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Notebook: Venables names his starting linebackers

While Dabo Swinney and co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott were fielding more questions on what day they’re hopeful to name a starting quarterback, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables listed off his starting linebackers if he had to name starters today.

Following Saturday’s 160-play scrimmage at Death Valley, Venables named Tre Lamar, Kendall Joseph and Isaiah Simmons has his starters, along with J.D. Davis as a co-starter.

Venables also said Chad Smith has also earned the right to be there.

“(James) Skalski has still not practiced, and Shaq Smith is on the up,” Venables said. “He’s had a really good camp so far.