CLEMSON—There have been many changes to the college football landscape, making it seem more like the NFL. But for a player like graduate safety R.J. Mickens, who has his sights set on the league, these changes will certainly help him acclimate to whatever team he lands on.
One of those changes is having instant replay on the sideline. Mickens has found this incredibly helpful, particularly when Clemson defeated Stanford 40-14 this past Saturday.
The Cardinal had not previously used the quarterback draw often but were implementing that into their game plan for the Tigers. By having instant replay, Mickens and the rest of the defense were able to visually see what Stanford was running and figure out how to best stop it.