Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables has put together his share of stout units during his time as a defensive coordinator, particularly in the past five years at Clemson.
Venables has led three consecutive top 10 defenses and was named the top assistant coach in the country last season when the Tigers won the national championship.
Of all the defenses he has fielded, the 2014 group stands out. The 2017 Tigers defense is hoping to change that.
“They hear about it a lot because we throw it in their face,” Venables said. “The legacy that those guys have now is pretty special.