Tigers Today: Brent Venables sends emotional message to Matt Bockhorst

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Brent Venables sends emotional message to Matt Bockhorst

Brent Venables has enough problems to deal with on the defensive side of the ball. But in his Monday press conference, he was asked about the number of Clemson players who have suffered season ending injuries this year.

Venables brought up offensive lineman Matt Bockhorst, who recently tore his ACL in the loss to pitt. The defensive coordinator grew emotional talking about the redshirt senior who has shuffled around the offensive line as necessary.

“Matt Bockhorst, people have no idea what he’s been through,” Venables said. “What a great leader he is, how well respected he is in this locker room. It’s easy to try and pick on different people, people have no idea the investment, the work, how much an individual can contribute to the success. Just a lot of sacrifice, a lot of hurt.

“These guys have been playing, Bockhorst has been playing hurt for a number of years. What a war daddy. Just a big time dude.”

Bockhorst’s career at Clemson is over. But his legacy will not be forgotten soon at Clemson.

TV announcers set for Clemson vs. Florida State

Clemson will host Florida State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Death Valley. The game is set to be played on ESPN.

Mark Jones (play-by-play), Robert Griffin III (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (sideline) will be on the call.

What we learned as banged up Tigers continue to search for answers

Things went from bad to worse for the Clemson football team Saturday at Pitt, and not just with on-field play.

A Tigers team that has been struggling with injuries all season is now dealing with several more. Offensive lineman Matt Bockhorst, receiver Frank Ladson, tight end Braden Galloway and defensive end Justin Foster have been added to the list of players out for the year.

ClemsonSports.com senior writer Matt Connolly broke down how the Tigers can bounce back despite the large number of injuries affecting the team.

Clemson target has one visit to go, then he’ll focus on his commitment

It looks like there is a chance four-star wide receiver Andre Greene, Jr. may be committed by Thanksgiving.

When the family comes together on the last Thursday in November, the On300 playmaker out of Richmond (Va.) St. Christopher’s School may be able to talk about his future home.

“I am getting closer and nothing set in stone, but I plan to commit some time in mid to late November,” Greene said. 

Greene has a visit schedule at Clemson for Nov. 13. After that, he will focus in on a decision.

READ MORE: On300 WR Andre Greene Jr. has one visit to go, then he’ll focus on his commitment

Counting down

• Clemson at South Carolina: 33 days