McClendon no longer Gamecocks offensive coordinator, Werner off USC staff
Dec. 01, 2019
Multiple outlets are reporting McClendon has been stripped of play-calling duties after two seasons. Those same reports have QB coach Dan Werner out after two seasons. A new offensive coordinator will likely have a background in quarterbacks.
South Carolina is also moving on from strength coach Jeff Dillman.
McClenson’s second offense struggled mightily, ranking outside the top 115 nationally in yards per play and points per game against FBS competition. Muschamp’s job status had also been in question, but a few weeks before the Clemson game saw school president Robert Caslen say he was excited to see Muschamp back in 2020.
McClendon’s current contract runs through 2021 at $1 million a year. South Carolina will pay that out each year, minus whatever income he’s paid at his next job.
McClendon joined South Carolina’s staff when Muschamp arrived in 2016. He was a wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator with Kurt Roper. He played a role in developing top-40 NFL draft pick Deebo Samuel and recruiting four-star receivers Bryan Edwards, Shi Smith and OrTre Smith.
After Roper was let go following the 2017 regular season, McClendon was elevated amidst reports he was connected to an opening at Tennessee.
His first season was a prosperous one for the Gamecocks offense. With Jake Bentley throwing to Samuel, Edwards and Shi Smith, the Gamecocks ranked 22nd in the country in yards per play and averaged more than 30 points per game. At year’s end, he was linked to another coordinator opening at Tennessee along with several other jobs, and got a raise to a $1 million a year and an extension.
But between injuries and other factors, this season did not go as many in the program planned. The opener saw one of the worst offensive performances in the past few years. Bentley got hurt that day and was lost for the season, while the offensive line was shaken up after that game. Injuries shelled the offense, especially at the right tackle and the pass catching spots.
This leaves Muschamp looking for the fifth offensive coordinator of his head coaching career. He had Charlie Weis, Brent Pease and Roper at Florida, and then Roper again before McClendon.
Dec. 01, 2019
Multiple outlets are reporting McClendon has been stripped of play-calling duties after two seasons. Those same reports have QB coach Dan Werner out after two seasons. A new offensive coordinator will likely have a background in quarterbacks.
South Carolina is also moving on from strength coach Jeff Dillman.
McClenson’s second offense struggled mightily, ranking outside the top 115 nationally in yards per play and points per game against FBS competition. Muschamp’s job status had also been in question, but a few weeks before the Clemson game saw school president Robert Caslen say he was excited to see Muschamp back in 2020.
McClendon’s current contract runs through 2021 at $1 million a year. South Carolina will pay that out each year, minus whatever income he’s paid at his next job.
McClendon joined South Carolina’s staff when Muschamp arrived in 2016. He was a wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator with Kurt Roper. He played a role in developing top-40 NFL draft pick Deebo Samuel and recruiting four-star receivers Bryan Edwards, Shi Smith and OrTre Smith.
After Roper was let go following the 2017 regular season, McClendon was elevated amidst reports he was connected to an opening at Tennessee.
His first season was a prosperous one for the Gamecocks offense. With Jake Bentley throwing to Samuel, Edwards and Shi Smith, the Gamecocks ranked 22nd in the country in yards per play and averaged more than 30 points per game. At year’s end, he was linked to another coordinator opening at Tennessee along with several other jobs, and got a raise to a $1 million a year and an extension.
But between injuries and other factors, this season did not go as many in the program planned. The opener saw one of the worst offensive performances in the past few years. Bentley got hurt that day and was lost for the season, while the offensive line was shaken up after that game. Injuries shelled the offense, especially at the right tackle and the pass catching spots.
This leaves Muschamp looking for the fifth offensive coordinator of his head coaching career. He had Charlie Weis, Brent Pease and Roper at Florida, and then Roper again before McClendon.
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