Five-star defensive lineman Bryan Bresee looked up from the playing surface of The Star last week in Frisco, Texas, and spotted his parents standing on the balcony. Bresee broke into his trademark smile and flashed a thumbs up to Rich and Meghan Bresee, then turned and dazzled two of his future Clemson teammates with that same smile. Forty seconds later, helmet in place, Bresee went from Mr. Nice Guy to Mr. Tough Guy, tossing a poor offensive lineman to the side like the proverbial rag doll.
Welcome to the competitive world of Bresee, who grew up in a competitive household in Maryland with Rich and Meghan and sisters Bailey, Kendall, and Ella.