Orange and White Game Preview

by David Hood - Senior Writer - Fri Apr 12 10:28:45 GMT-04:00 2013

ORANGE & WHITE CHECKLIST

WHAT: Annual Orange & White spring intrasquad scrimmage

WHEN: Saturday at 4 p.m.

WHERE: Memorial Stadium

PARKING: Parking is free, and will be available in Lot 3A, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 8, Lot 10, McFadden Lot, Shot Gun Alley and the streets surrounding Littlejohn Coliseum. Handicap accessible parking will be available in the North Lot (C-7).

ADMISSION: FREE. Gates open at 1:00 PM. Enter through Gates 5, 9, 11 or 13. Seating available in the north stands and west end zone. Concessions and restrooms will be open on the north side of the stadium. First aid stand will be open at Portal T.

BROADCAST INFORMATION: Internet broadcast on ESPN3

THINGS TO WATCH:

* Cole StoudtCole Stoudt
Jr. Quarterback
#8 6-5, 205
Dublin, OH
View Full Profile and Chad KellyChad Kelly
So. Quarterback
#11 6-2, 210
Buffalo, NY
View Full Profile – The quarterback duo will see most of the snaps during Saturday’s scrimmage as they continue what has been a neck-and-neck battle that will likely continue into the fall. Offensive coordinator Chad MorrisChad Morris
Offensive Coordinator / QBs
View Full Profile said earlier this week that one practice will see Stoudt surge ahead, only to see Kelly catch back up in the next practice. Stoudt knows the system and is quickly maturing, while Kelly has all of the physical tools to be a good one.

*Left tackle and left guard – The coaches wanted Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
So. Offensive Tackle
#79 6-6, 280
St. George, VA
View Full Profile to take over the left tackle spot this spring and allow Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas
RS Sr. Offensive Line
#63 6-3, 305
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile to move somewhere else, possibly to left guard. Morris said this week that Battle – despite his impressive performance in the bowl game – is a “long way away” from being the starter. In the same boat are left guards David BeasleyDavid Beasley
RS Jr. Offensive Guard
#68 6-4, 315
Columbus, GA
View Full Profile and Kalon DavisKalon Davis
RS Jr. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 330
Chester, SC
View Full Profile , who have battled inconsistency. Can they show a physical push?

*Center - Ryan NortonRyan Norton
RS So. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 270
Mauldin, SC
View Full Profile is the starting center and by all accounts has had a terrific spring. However, backup center and redshirt freshman Jay GuillermoJay Guillermo
So. Center
#57 6-3, 290
Maryville, TN
View Full Profile has drawn rave reviews from Morris, and Morris said Wednesday that if the left side of the line didn’t get settled soon, he might move Norton to left guard.

*Tight ends – Can Sam CooperSam Cooper
RS Jr. Tight End
#86 6-5, 250
Brentwood, TN
View Full Profile show he has the hands to be a receiving threat in this offense, or will he be rendered solely a blocking back? Freshman Jordan LeggettJordan Leggett
Fr. Tight End
#16 6-6, 235
Navarre, FL
View Full Profile already looks the part, and has had a solid first spring. He should be a target Saturday.

* Zac BrooksZac Brooks
So. Running Back
#24 6-1, 185
Jonesboro, AR
View Full Profile – We know what Rod McDowell and D.J. HowardD.J. Howard
RS Jr. Running Back
#22 5-11, 195
Lincoln, AL
View Full Profile can do, but Brooks has added weight this spring and the spring game could be his time to shine and leave the coaches with positive film to look at over the summer. Don’t be surprised to see him line up in the slot and in the backfield.

* Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
View Full Profile – Watkins has a new position, the boundary receiver played by Nuk Hopkins over the past three seasons. He should see more 1-on-1 matchups, and has said this spring he has re-dedicated himself to his career. He might not get a lot of snaps Saturday, but it could be a preview of the fall.

* Germone HopperGermone Hopper
So. Wide Receiver
#5 6-0, 175
Charlotte, NC
View Full Profile – The Tigers were able to redshirt Hopper last season, and he slips into the “2” wide receiver slot with Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
Jr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-11, 190
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile , the same position Watkins played his first two seasons. Hopper has an electric style and a quick burst, and this will be the first opportunity for Clemson fans to see “G-Hop” do his thing.

* Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS Jr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
View Full Profile and the other defensive ends – Beasley terrorized quarterbacks last fall despite lacking technique and size, two things he has added so far this spring. He already has taken two Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
RS Sr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
View Full Profile passes back for touchdowns this spring, and he appears poised to take that next step. Tavaris BarnesTavaris Barnes
RS Jr. Defensive End
#6 6-4, 275
Jacksonville, FL
View Full Profile is battling freshman Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson
Fr. Defensive End
#90 6-4, 240
Central, SC
View Full Profile on the other side of the line.

*Linebackers – Clemson fans get to see a healthy Kellen JonesKellen Jones
Jr. Linebacker
#52 6-1, 215
Houston, TX
View Full Profile , a healthy Tony StewardTony Steward
Jr. Linebacker
#7 6-1, 235
Hastings, FL
View Full Profile and a rejuvenated Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Jr. Linebacker
#12 6-3, 235
Polkton, NC
View Full Profile Saturday. Defensive coordinator Brent VenablesBrent Venables
Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
View Full Profile said that Anthony – who weighs in at 242 – finally understands the angles and techniques it takes to be an outstanding middle linebacker. Dabo SwinneyDabo Swinney
Head Coach
View Full Profile calls Jones a violent tackler.

Corners – Bashaud BreelandBashaud Breeland
RS Jr. Cornerback
#17 6-0, 195
Allendale, SC
View Full Profile , Garry PetersGarry Peters
RS Jr. Defensive Back
#26 6-0, 195
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile , Darius RobinsonDarius Robinson
Cornerback
#21 5-10, 175
College Park, GA
View Full Profile and Martin JenkinsMartin Jenkins
Cornerback
#14 5-10, 180
Roswell, GA
View Full Profile all battled injuries and inconsistency lasts season. Have they improved under new secondary coach Mike ReedMike Reed
Defensive Backs Coach
View Full Profile ? Saturday will be the first time we’ve seen them in action since the bowl game, and it will be the last time they get a chance to show their stuff to the coaches before the cavalry arrives in the form of freshman help in the summer. It’s make or break time for a few of them.

Safeties – Robert SmithRobert Smith
Jr. Safety
#27 5-11, 210
St. George, SC
View Full Profile and Travis BlanksTravis Blanks
So. Defensive Back
#11 6-1, 190
Tallahassee, FL
View Full Profile are Clemson’s new starters at safety, and both appear to be blossoming under Reed. Can the coverage busts and the serious lack of tackling technique that have plagued the back end of the secondary over the past few seasons finally be fixed?

* Bradley PinionBradley Pinion
So. Punter
#92 6-6, 230
Concord, NC
View Full Profile – The punting and kickoff jobs appear to belong to the strong sophomore. However, short kickoffs hurt the Tigers last season, and Pinion needs to show he can consistently put the ball in the end zone.

*Numbers – Chad Morris’ offense now runs off numbers, something he says will help him get the plays in quicker. It will be interesting to see if the officials can keep up with the tempo.

*Defensive tackles – This group is solid, and the fun will be in watching which player steps up and shows out among Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
Jr. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-1, 290
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile , DeShawn WilliamsDeShawn Williams
Jr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-1, 285
Central, SC
View Full Profile , Josh WatsonJosh Watson
RS Jr. Defensive Tackle
#91 6-4, 285
Wilmington, DE
View Full Profile , D.J. ReaderD.J. Reader
So. Defensive Tackle
#48 6-3, 335
Greensboro, NC
View Full Profile and Carlos WatkinsCarlos Watkins
So. Defensive Tackle
#94 6-3, 300
Forest City, NC
View Full Profile .