Venables sees scrimmage struggles as exception for defense in camp

Venables sees scrimmage struggles as exception for defense in camp

Tre Lamar has been one of the standout performers in camp so far.CLEMSON - The mistakes of a tough first August scrimmage were burned into Brent Venables' memory as he analyzed the day.

But the offensive success didn’t wash away what the veteran defensive coordinator has watched over a week-plus of camp. In fact, Venables added that his guys have had the upper-hand up to Saturday.

“For the first eight days until today, I thought we've performed very well in all good-on-good situations,” Venables said. “Very, very good. Just disappointing we didn't have the intensity or passion. Just the focus on the details. First down and…