Clemson assistant coach Tod Bates is excited to see what his defensive tackle group can do this upcoming season as they have something to prove and many to replace after the Tigers national championship and historic run last year. While speaking with the media Tuesday at Clemson’s media kickoff, Bates expressed his eagerness for the season ahead and the talent his group will bring to the field this fall.
Bates on newfound leadership in Pinckney and Jordan Williams
“The blessing in disguise for those guys not being able to physically do the reps in the spring was that they had to take a step back and only be vocal because neither one of them were vocal naturally, so they got a chance to sit back and really focus on the things that I’m teaching.