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Tony Elliott: Young running backs have to "get themselves ready to play"

CLEMSON – Adam Choice graduated and Tavien Feaster made the decision to spend his senior season in another locale, leaving Tony Elliott’s running backs room long on talent but short on experience.

The Tigers return veteran backup Darien Rencher behind starter Travis Etienne and sophomore Lyn-J Dixon, but Elliott knows one or both of his freshmen will have to contribute this season. With that in mind, his message to Chez Mellusi and Michel Dukes is simple.

“Get themselves ready to play.