Clemson — Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei met the media following Clemson’s spring practice on Friday.
The main points are as follows.
— When you lose weight:
“After the match in Iowa, I went home and ate a lot. I thought,” Dan, I have to lose weight. ” I knew that was one of my main goals, to lighten my knees a little and lose weight. Probably lost 20-25 pounds. “
He said he was 240 years old.
I want to be 230-235.
He said his maximum weight last season was 260.
He said he was treating his body like a high engine car and trying to put in the right one. He cut out fast food and reduced the portion. He also had a meal plan to send the meal home.
He said it was great to cut out the ice cream because he has big sweet teeth.
He was 250-255 years old in high school, saying he was a big guy all his life.
“It wasn’t a problem (because I’m heavy), but if I want to be the best quarterback I can, I feel that losing weight is a big part of that. That’s my goal. I The idea of becoming the best player you can. ”
— What is the biggest change for him now that he has lost weight:
“In terms of mobility. That was a big thing that Streater and Swinnie (Dabo) were talking about. It’s more mobile in your pocket. That’s the biggest thing.”
In retrospect, if he was playing with lighter weights, he might have been faster / more mobile / overall better in his pocket last season.
— He said his knees were almost 100 percent. He said his fingers were 100 percent.
— Areas of improvement:
“Staff coach (Brandon) Streeter and I have been out of balance since last season, throwing on the run, throwing things on the platform, making sure your feet are under me, shortening your strokes, and getting out of balance. It was consistent on different platforms.
“Streater coach and I brainstormed and planned because college coaches can’t work with you during the off-season. That’s a shame. Coaches all year long in high school. At college, they can’t take you to the field and work with you. Many college athletes go to different places and in different quarterbacks. I know I’m going home with my coach and doing another job. That’s what I did. ”
— About his confidence:
“I feel more confident than ever. I feel like I’m in the same place as my entire career. I’m ready to compete once a day with one person in charge. It’s done. At once. Become a leader and be a great teammate of my team. ”
— How he sees last season:
“It felt like a blessing in disguise. It’s definitely my goal to compete in the national championships. But from a different perspective, it was a year of overcoming adversity, growing and learning. You just got over the challenge, which makes you a better person and player on the other side.
“I’m grateful for that, I’m grateful that I’ve been trying since last year, and I’m excited this year.”
— When taking a snap under the center:
“I love it. It’s natural for me. I think it’s a good wrinkle that we can change it.”
— About Adam Randall:
“He’s a good guy. He’s a raw talent. He runs the route well and catches the ball well. He’s really fast and has deceptive speed. He’s just a big guy. As long as he drops the attack. He will be a great receiver. We. ”
— He said he didn’t want to take a break after the season. He wanted to continue building for this season.
— He said the attacks feel much more experienced and mature compared to this time of last year.
— Said Streeter is the focus of attack and a great leader. He pushes you to your limits, not just slamming you into your ass, and that’s what he likes about Streeters, he said.
