Gamecocks enjoying year two of Clayton White's 'fun scheme'
August 11, 2022On a defense loaded with contrasting styles and personalities, how do you get everybody involved? With one of the most experienced linebacking corps in the SEC, a potential first-round draft pick at nickel in Cam Smith, and a budding defensive line, what keeps everything ticking?
For second-year defensive coordinator Clayton White, it comes down to maximizing individual roles in a team sport. It started last season when he arrived from Western Kentucky and began installing his 4-2-5 system, and has continued on through the summer and into fall camp in 2022 as everyone gains comfort and stability within the scheme.
“It’s not too hard of a scheme to learn,” linebacker Mohamed Kaba said. “It’s an easy scheme to learn, but it’s a fun scheme at the same time.” FROM RIVALS FREE GS (READ ARTICLE)
