If you thought Chad Morris was back at Clemson for a nostalgic victory lap, his newest practice address just dumped a bucket of ice water on that theory.
The man who guided and helped engineer Dabo Swinney’s first wave of dominance is back and doesn’t want to “coast” following a 7-5 regular season. His message to the Tigers on spring ball was as blunt as a sledgehammer: Practice is about to get miserable so that Saturdays can feel like a breeze.
He didn’t mince words when speaking to the team, Morris. He’s creating a high-pressure, high-intensity environment where “nothing slides” — not for the freshmen or the starters, and not even for the coaching staff…