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DJ Uiagalelei says sliding give the defense a free shot at quarterbacks

CLEMSON – DJ Uiagalelei sees what is going on around college football. He sees quarterbacks slide to protect themselves at the end of runs, and he sees defenders take free shots at a defenseless player.

Uiagalelei wants no part of that, so don’t expect to see him slide anytime soon.

During a conversation in the Tigers’ interview session Monday, I asked Uiagalelei if he liked running the ball. He’s had success running the ball this season and his ability to make yards with his legs has been a big part of the Clemson offense each week.