Post by thomaswoods on Sept 9, 2022 12:32:34 GMT -5
Wade Woodaz was one of the players CSN was able to gain access to during our weekly media availability. The former four star athlete out of Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida has already made a big impact since arriving on campus in July. The Tigers' LB is multifaceted and gives the defense another Swiss Army knife to attack opposing offenses with.
In Monday's victory over Georgia Tech, Woodaz had a huge punt block in the fourth quarter that gave the Tigers great field position to go along with the 17-point lead they already held. He said after the play call was made, that he "completely blacked out." That play was one of two punt blocks from Clemson in the game; the first came from Carson Donnelly. When asked about what that play meant for the team, Wade said, "It definitely lit a spark for us." He went on to talk about how game-changing special teams were on the games around the country last weekend. Despite his immediate impact on special teams for the Tigers, his role on the defense this year could also be big for the team.
Wade talked about lacking confidence when he first got to campus but talked about how veterans in the LB room helped him grow mentally, saying, "the guys in front of me like Barrett (Carter), Keith (Maguire), Trenton (Simpson) all helping me out." Another confidence booster for the Freshman LB was his ability to make plays in camp; he referenced a pass breakup and sack he had in a scrimmage. Coming out of high school, Woodaz drew comparisons to Isaiah Simmons because of his 6'3 205lb frame, and when he got in on defense Monday night, he played in a similar spot as Barrett Carter. In a loaded group of LB, do not be surprised to see Wade stand out and make plays to disrupt opposing offenses, through the air and on the ground, this season and in the future.
By: Thomas Woods
In Monday's victory over Georgia Tech, Woodaz had a huge punt block in the fourth quarter that gave the Tigers great field position to go along with the 17-point lead they already held. He said after the play call was made, that he "completely blacked out." That play was one of two punt blocks from Clemson in the game; the first came from Carson Donnelly. When asked about what that play meant for the team, Wade said, "It definitely lit a spark for us." He went on to talk about how game-changing special teams were on the games around the country last weekend. Despite his immediate impact on special teams for the Tigers, his role on the defense this year could also be big for the team.
Wade talked about lacking confidence when he first got to campus but talked about how veterans in the LB room helped him grow mentally, saying, "the guys in front of me like Barrett (Carter), Keith (Maguire), Trenton (Simpson) all helping me out." Another confidence booster for the Freshman LB was his ability to make plays in camp; he referenced a pass breakup and sack he had in a scrimmage. Coming out of high school, Woodaz drew comparisons to Isaiah Simmons because of his 6'3 205lb frame, and when he got in on defense Monday night, he played in a similar spot as Barrett Carter. In a loaded group of LB, do not be surprised to see Wade stand out and make plays to disrupt opposing offenses, through the air and on the ground, this season and in the future.
By: Thomas Woods