For Clemson linebacker James Skalski, it all comes in due time.
“Just be patient and keep working and everything will work out,” he said.
Prior to the 2018 season, James Skalski talked with the Clemson coaching staff about the potential of redshirting. Per the new NCAA rules he would have been able to participate in four games and maintain a redshirt.
He planned to play more in 2018, but a foot injury changed his plans to get more playing time. The move ended up paying off for the junior.
Now Skalski is slated to start at weakside linebacker with some experience under his belt and is prepared to step up in a leadership role for a thin and unexperienced linebacker group with a better comfort level with the playbook.