CLEMSON – After suffering a tough loss in overtime on Saturday against the Florida State Seminoles, Clemson is moving forward and focusing on this week’s game against Syracuse in hopes to have gain its first ACC win of the season.
After an injury plagued start to his career, wide receiver Troy Stellato is finally healthy after suffering a season-ending ACL injury last season. The redshirt sophomore spoke to the media on Tuesday about his recovery and what the season looks like for the Tigers.
–Unfortunately for Clemson, the dream of a National Championship is off the table, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something left to play for. Stellato says, “We’ve got a lot to play for…we’re one or two plays away from being 4-0. We know that…we want another 10-win season and I think we still have a shot at an ACC championship, you never know how the cards may fall.”
–Having faced some personal adversity with injuries, Stellato feels like that prepared him for what has happened so far this season. “Everything that has gone on with me personally has kinda helped me right now…we are all super competitive guys we want to win every game. I was devastated after that loss, it’s a gut punch. I’ve faced a lot of adversity and now as a team we’re facing some adversity, too. I don’t think we lose another game, I just don’t.”
–After recovering from the ACL tear, Stellato was still wearing a knee brace for caution, but removed it before the game against Charleston Southern. He was asked about his thoughts on not having to wear the brace and he said, “It feels great… just getting (the brace) off and playing free and not having that worry about my knee, it’s a great feeling.”
–Stellato was asked if there was any frustration with the 2-2 record so far this season after facing so many personal challenges leading up to this season. “It obviously sucks, you want to win every game. We are going to face adversity and I know that firsthand…my mind is focused right now on the next game. We can’t dwell on the last loss. You just kind of have to flush it.”
Clemson will travel to Syracuse on Saturday for a noon kickoff on ABC.
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