Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables put aside being the tough coach for a moment to speak highly of his son, Jake, on Monday, as well as a lot of his players, as the top-ranked Tigers get set to open the season Saturday at Wake Forest.
Jake Venables will get the start at middle linebacker, as senior James Skalski will be forced to sit out the first half due to his targeting call in the second half of the national championship game.
Brent Venables said his son has made the most of his opportunities thus far at Clemson, and he is excited to see what is to come for him against the Demon Deacons.