CLEMSON – Clemson offensive coordinator joked with members of the media during Monday’s media availability, and at one point cracked a joke and said that sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. However, Elliott turned serious when it was time to discuss the offensive struggles and answered questions about the playbook, tempo, and the availability of backup quarterback Taisun Phommachanh.
Clemson managed just 314 total yards in the win over Syracuse last Friday, and Elliott said he was disappointed in the poor effort coming out of an open date.
“I thought the guys were ready to play and play their best game.