Monday Insider: Wallace loves having the "mad scientist" on his side

Wallace takes an interception back for a score Saturday.Clemson improved to 4-0 with last week’s win over Charlotte and is preparing to take on UNC Saturday at 3:30 pm in Chapel Hill. The Clemson defense will face a stiff test in Tar Heel quarterback Sam Howell but Wallace, a starting safety, says Clemson has the mad scientist on its side.

“He is just a ball of energy. A ball of consistency. A man that is a scientist.” Wallace said of Venables. “If you've ever seen any mad scientist, they go all out with anything they are trying to learn, anything they are trying to invent or plan or accomplish. He will stay up all night and all day to make sure that we understand the game plan. He knows…