Offense
Beavers brings a strong football resume to Clements, but flipping a program that's gone 3-27 in the past three seasons is not going to happen overnight. The first overhaul Beavers made was Clements' offense. Since 2005, with former coaches Barry Daniel, Forest Williams and Michael Brown, the Colts primarily used a pass-oriented spread scheme. These days, the spread formation has been swapped for the run-oriented Wing-T. "I think that suits the kind of kids we have here," Beavers said. "The kids realize what we're doing, and they're making progress. The big issue right now is we don't have depth." When discussing his new team, Beavers pointed out multiple times that Clements has some speed and athleticism at the offensive skill positions. With tailback Demarcus Johnson and wingback Earl Thompson returning, along with Tremaine Smith at fullback, the Colts expect a nice mix of speed and power in the running game. "What we're doing on offense with the Wing-T, it's completely different from anything we've done here," Kilgore said. "But I think it suits us well. I like what I've seen. Marsh agreed. "We're going to get the ball in a lot of different people's hands," he said. "It's a little bit of an adjustment, but we're catching on."Defense
Based on last season's results, if Clements is going to climb the ladder in Class 3A, Region 8, the Colts' defense has to drastically improve. In 2012, Clements gave up 41.7 points per game. Correcting that trend was addressed during the offseason in the weight room. "When I first got here, we were pathetically weak," Beavers said. "The kids have worked hard and made major strides in that area, but we're still nowhere close to where we need to be. We have gotten stronger, and we're starting to develop some toughness, but like anything else, this is a process. You've got to figure out how to get from Point A to B, and we're figuring it out."Prognosis
For Clements, most of the news this offseason has been positive. Clements finished last season with 19 players. That number has grown to 38. Beavers also has noticed a competitive spirit developing."The kids are learning to compete," he said. "And when you're trying to turn something around, that's the most important part. It seems like everyone is buying in. You can tell they want to turn things around and start something special. So far, I've been pleased with the progress." He said his coaching staff, which includes offensive coordinator Zach Meadows, defensive coordinator Daniel Garrett and special teams coach Nathan Sawyer, is focused on continuing the improvement shown from the first day of spring and throughout the summer as Clements prepares for the gauntlet of Class 3A, Region 8. “Right now the players are getting after it in practice, and we’re focused on one play at a time,” said Beavers. “Region 8 is the toughest region in the state but if you get into the playoffs, then you have a good chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs.”
ARTICLE: Decatur Daily
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Clements football at a glance
Coach: Dan Beavers; 12th season; first at Clements2012 results: 1-9; 0-7 in Class 3A, Region 8
Season opener: Aug. 30 at West Morgan
Returning starters: Six on offense; four on defense
Key games: Aug. 30 at West Limestone; Sept. 6 at West Morgan; Oct. 11 at Elkmont.
Oct 04 - Football Box Score
Sep 27 @ 7:00 Ardmore defeats Clements
(September 27, 2013: Ardmore, AL 35739) In Friday's non-league match, the host Ardmore Tigers football squad scored a good 56-30 victory over the Clements Colts.Sep 20 - Football Box Score
| Box Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clements | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Lauderdale | 20 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 52 |
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West Morgan
(0-6, 0-3 Home) 32
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Aug 30 - Football Box Score
| Box Score | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clements | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| West Limestone | 14 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 44 |
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