The offense kind of got the best of Clemson’s defense in the Tigers’ last scrimmage.
The running game averaged 7.8 yards per carry. There were runs of 55, 35 and 30 yards, plus quarterback Deshaun Watson found Trevion Thompson on a deep pass to open the scrimmage. According to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, the offense also got the edge in the two-minute drill, red-zone and goal situations.
Is Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables worried about the results of the last scrimmage? Sure he is. He always worries, but he isn’t disappointed. The issue isn’t the fact the defense just isn’t good enough.