CLEMSON – It was difficult to keep up with everyone defensive coordinator Brent Venables was running onto the field Saturday night, even for Clemson’s PA announcer who mistakenly credited Venables with a tackle, instead of his son Jake.
While Jake might not have appreciated that part of it, the elder Venables enjoyed being able to reward so many players for their hard work throughout the week.
Clemson essentially emptied its bench of all eligible players in allowing 111 players to participate and for Venables, he relished seeing guys who normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to get on the field be able to gain game experience.