Trotter impressed by freshman defender wreaking havoc, breaks down Deacs challenge

Trotter impressed by freshman defender wreaking havoc, breaks down Deacs challengeCLEMSON - The Tigers’ victory against the Syracuse Orange was their most holistic performance of the season. The defense set the tone early and maintained that same level of intensity up until the end, capped off by the third-career interception for third-year linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

“It felt good to be able to get that pick. We were in a good defensive call, I feel like there. Everybody was doing their job,” Trotter said. “I think if you watch the playback too, (defensive end Xavier Thomas) got a really good pressure on (quarterback Garrett Shrader), probably sped up the clock a little bit in his head…