CLEMSON, S.C. — The first week of preseason camp is almost in the books for Clemson who began workouts last Friday. The next stage of the calendar will turn to the team’s first scrimmage which is set for Saturday.
On Thursday, head coach Dabo Swinney took his team across the moat to Jervey Meadows, a set of practice fields which are not as pristine as what the team normally uses. Swinney does that to remind the players to appreciate the amenities they have.
During the open portion of Thursday’s practice, we got a look at how the Tigers will use Dutch Fork product Will Taylor. The freshman was seen returning punts which is not a surprise as Swinney has said previously that Taylor could be used on special teams while also seeing time at quarterback and receiver.
Rigth now, Taylor’s full-time position is behind center and Swinney even went so far as to compare him to former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie in the way Taylor uses various arm angles to deliver his throws. Swinney isn’t saying Taylor is going to win a Heisman Trophy and go on to play in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. The comparisons are strictly related to the way Taylor throws and Swinney also added that Taylor “has ice water in his veins”.