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Clemson's Defense getting gutted by the Draft
Posted on 1/13/16 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 1/13/16 at 1:31 pm
Both starting DEs Lawson and Dodd... Starting safeties and TJ Green (AL native) and Jayron Kearse... Mackenzie Alexander is also likely leaving early.
That's a ton of talent and production to replace (and three guys who could've easily ended up at auburn).
That's a ton of talent and production to replace (and three guys who could've easily ended up at auburn).
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Posted on 1/13/16 at 1:50 pm to lowspark12
Clemson lost 9 starters after 2014 season and their entire front 7.
Not saying they can reload again, but I don't think the dropoff will be as steep as you think. They have some talented kids waiting and established successful defensive system
Not saying they can reload again, but I don't think the dropoff will be as steep as you think. They have some talented kids waiting and established successful defensive system
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Posted on 1/13/16 at 1:54 pm to lowspark12
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Clemson's Defense getting gutted by the Draft by lowspark12
Didn't someone say the other day that "Clemson's D was nothing special"
Posted on 1/13/16 at 1:58 pm to AUtigR24
With all the dumb shite you post on this board, I get one pass...
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:09 pm to lowspark12
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:13 pm to lowspark12
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With all the dumb shite you post on this board, I get one pass...
Surprised you didn't go all in and say that Clemson's defense is going from "not that special" to the "backups ups of the not so special"
I'd have respected your commitment/stubbornness
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:14 pm to lowspark12
I hope Venables can't revamp that D like he did from 2014 to 2015. They lost a lot then too. Let's hope losing talent two years in a row is too much.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:15 pm to GenesChin
They'll return pretty much all of their offense, though. I'm going to have nightmares from now until August about Watson running for 1st downs on us from 3rd and 12.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:19 pm to CharlieTiger
Lol at Auburn's defense holding them to a 3rd down.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:30 pm to smuphy72
Mackenzie Alexander declared for the draft too.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:35 pm to GenesChin
CB Tankersley and DT Watkins are both on fence. Watkins likely pro Tank split
If they go I think Clemson returns only 1 defensive starter
If they go I think Clemson returns only 1 defensive starter
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:41 pm to GenesChin
bouleware would be the one?... dudes legit.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:50 pm to lowspark12
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bouleware would be the one?... dudes legit.
Ya, right now Boulware is coming back and Tankersly/Watkins are on the fence.
If recruiting rankings can be trusted, their front 7 should do a decent enough job at reloading. Nearly every backup was a top 100 or 250
Their DBs are in rough shape. Both Kearse and Alexander were top ranked HS DBs while Tankersley was top ranked Prep CB. None of their backups were top ranked
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:53 pm to GenesChin
Their inexperience could be a huge factor for game 1 of their season, no matter how talented or highly ranked they were in HS
Posted on 1/13/16 at 2:54 pm to TheJones
Indeed and good point. I don't think it's a given we will go roasted, but if we have no answer on offense it won't be good.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 3:04 pm to TheJones
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Their inexperience could be a huge factor for game 1 of their season, no matter how talented or highly ranked they were in HS
Yep, and if we end up having to replace Avery Young too, it's huge that both their starting DE's are going to be new.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 3:12 pm to TheJones
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Their inexperience could be a huge factor for game 1 of their season, no matter how talented or highly ranked they were in HS
That's a great point. When talking about Clemson's ability to reload some interesting points should be brought up too
-Clemson had to replace their entire front 7, but every starter in front 7 was JR to rs Senior
-Every DB was a JR except Mackensie Alexander a rsSO.
- 8/11 defensive players were either top 250 or top ranked JUCO/PREP at their position
2016
-They will replace 6 of their front 7. Only 5/7 of their backups are listed as rs or true freshmen with the other 2 rs SO
-Their backup DBs are 2 rs SO, JR and FR
-None of the backup DBs are top ranked recruits
-Front 7 replacements are not as highly ranked as 2015
Posted on 1/13/16 at 4:40 pm to GenesChin
It doesn't appear they're as poised to reload as they were heading into 2015... But that offense will be nasty. Other than their starting tackles, everybody is back. Their skill talent is as good as anyone in the country.
Posted on 1/13/16 at 5:04 pm to lowspark12
And dont forget, we have our own issues at key positions to fill. Its not just about Clemson...))
Posted on 1/13/16 at 5:12 pm to lowspark12
I definitely don't see them reloading on D like before. Even more new guys, not as much talent and not as many "veterans" who know the system.
Their offense line was a huge reason for their success this year. Losing two SRs is a pretty huge deal.
They'll still likely skull frick us, just not tbag us after
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Other than their starting tackles, everybody is back.
Their offense line was a huge reason for their success this year. Losing two SRs is a pretty huge deal.
They'll still likely skull frick us, just not tbag us after
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