Garrett Riley vows to unleash young backs amid 'embarrassing' rushing struggles

Garrett Riley is vowing a major change, promising to endure 'growing pains' by playing highly-touted freshmen Gideon Davidson and David Eziomume.

Clemson Spring Game | Jacob Kupferman/GettyImagesIn a season defined by stunning failures, the collapse of the Clemson running game has been one of the most glaring.

The program that once produced Travis Etienne Jr. and Wayne Gallman now boasts a rushing attack that ranks a pathetic 12th in the ACC at just 116.4 yards per game. It's a key reason the Tigers have cratered to a 3-4 record, and on Tuesday, offensive coordinator Garrett Riley finally admitted that a drastic change is necessary.

Facing the media during the team's bye week, Riley…