Brent Venables

Venables: “We want to be a couple games better so we need to change what we’re doing and I think we will”

"(Travis) and Robert both seldom make the same mistake twice. That’s not something you see with a lot of guys..."

Venables: "Attitude and emotion is a great equalizer on the field."

Swinney: “He plays like somebody stole his last $100 bill. That’s a good thing at that position in particular.”

'I'd say there's a lot more clarity up front and a lot more uncertainty in back than there was a year ago'

After waiting his turn, Robert Smith leads secondary; Brandon Thomas back at left tackle

Kickoff returns, coverage getting extra attention; Daniel Rodriguez working as holder for placekicks

'I love high school quarterbacks who can do more than just one thing'

Brent Venables said back-to-basics approach provided an 'ah-ha' moment for returning Clemson players

Shaq Lawson, Ebenezer Ogundeko, Jadar Johnson, Jordan Leggett have all made positive initial impressions

Experience, Brent Venables' second season, performance against LSU have Clemson 'way, way ahead' on the defensive side

With 6-2, 246 pound junior set at 'Mike,' Brent Venables molds his linebacking unit into shape

Freshman safety Jadar Johnson's elbow injury hits already-thin secondary

Dabo Swinney says coaches plan to let Stephone Anthony, Tony Steward settle in at 'mike' and 'will'

Dabo Swinney credits Elliott for setting the groundwork relationship that helped bring Mackensie Alexander to Clemson