James Skalski is a perfect example of how experience pays off.
After playing a reserve role at linebacker and starting on special teams in his first two seasons at Clemson, and then redshirting in his third year, Skalski used every single moment as a learning experience.
Now, as he enters his final season at Clemson, the middle linebacker is not just a year older and wiser, but he is better. He is a better football player than he was at this point last year.
“He’s even more of a leader,” Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables said.