Today’s Tigers Tidings: Spring practice edition
With the Clemson football team kicking off the spring practice for the 2017 season there is a ton of interesting news circulating. Here’s the best that we saw from day one.
With Wayne Gallman moving on to the NFL, the Tigers are looking for a sound replacement at running back. One of the backs that figures to be in contention for playing time is Tavien Feaster. Based on Dabo Swinney’s comments on Feaster, it appears he is looking at a much heavier work load in 2017.
Tony Crumpton details Swinney’s comments.
Tigernet | Swinney on Feaster: “He’s ready”
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Clemson may have their replacement for Deshaun Watson sooner than expected. When asked about the quarterback competition during the spring, Dabo Swinney told reporters that Kelly Bryant “clearly No. 1, and there’s no doubt about that.”
David Hale details Swinney’s press conference.
ESPN | Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has a spring starter, but not ready to name season starter.
Coach Swinney is a man of many words, or in this case, many sound bites. When asked about the prospects of the 2017 season, Swinney stated, “We’re not defending a national championship; we’re chasing another one.”
Matt Connolly details Swinney’s comments.
The State | Clemson Tigers Football again aims for CFP national title in 2017
Sports Illustrated recently had Ben Boulware write a guest piece on his excitement leading up to the 2017 NFL combine.
Ben Boulware speaks about the combine.