From: Cole
Ok, I have given myself some time to digest the performances and arrived at several conclusions:
1) Our linebackers this season are not only small, but slow. Shaq Wilson is obviously still bothered by the hamstring injury because he was at least a step or 2 slower when he chased Newton on the long runs. Rodney Paulk is not as fast as he was prior to injuring his knee against N.C.State last year. He may have regained his straight ahead speed, but not all of his agility. We will need to play much better here to stop the Bama rushing attack.
2) clempsen showed us the blueprint on how to contain Newton the week before. Both of their defensive ends rushed through the tackles and not around them. Yes, this makes a sack less likely, but it does not allow the rusher to be shoved out of the way and give Newton a free lane to blow by our linebackers. Did we do this? Nope, we continually rushed to the outside, were moved out of the way and gave him all the space he needed.
3) Newton is by no means a great passer. To beat Auburn, you have to take away the run. I would have expected us to put 8 or 9 in the box and lean on Gilmore and whoever is at the other corner to hold serve. If we give up a long pass, then bummer. Better to get beat that way by making them attack our strength, then to get gashed on the run again. This would also have prevented our D from getting so tired.
4) Can Chris Culliver go a game without a personal foul penalty? Is he the 2nd coming of Carlos Thomas? Put him back at safety because his footwork is not up to par for a CB.
5) I have no earthly idea how someone who knows as much about football as Coach Spurrier does, could pull Garcia for Shaw in that situation. On the road at night at the end of the 4th quarter on a drive to tie the game? Garcia had not thrown a pick all night. Yes, he should have protected the ball better, but come on! Get the oline to block someone. Shaw will be great, but he stares his WR down like most freshmen do. Garcia would not have thrown that last pass to Jeffery in triple coverage. Hope his 2 INTs do not affect his mindset for the rest of the season.
6) Missed extra points kill ya. See UGA last season.
Braves
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
South Pointe at Spartanburg
From: Elliott
What a game Friday night at Wofford as South Pointe travelled to take on Spartanburg on ESPN2. Ryan called the game for radio and got to shoot the bull with ESPN's recruiting expert Tom Luginbill. I have not seen a high school game with so many bone crushing hits well,.....ever. On Spartanburg's 91 yard interception return, the Clary call went like this- "to the 50, the 40, the 30 GO GO GO Touchdown!" Awesome call that was closely followed by the call of the blocked field goal by the Vikings with 2 minutes to go. Former Spartanburg Viking, Auburn Tiger, Carolina Panther, St. Louis Ram, and Washington Redskin, Stephen Davis, joined Ryan and Uncle Matt in the press box for the 3rd quarter. Davis is a super nice guy. He spoke about Marcus Lattimore calling and asking his advice about where to go to school. Davis told him to follow his heart. Hated to see the Vikes lose in OT by trying to go for 2. Tough way to lose an unbelievable game. Jadeveon Clowney is for real. To say he is fast would be an understatement. Gerald Dixon had a big game, but he was blocked by a RB most of the night, not Maryland right tackle commit Stephen Grommer.
What a game Friday night at Wofford as South Pointe travelled to take on Spartanburg on ESPN2. Ryan called the game for radio and got to shoot the bull with ESPN's recruiting expert Tom Luginbill. I have not seen a high school game with so many bone crushing hits well,.....ever. On Spartanburg's 91 yard interception return, the Clary call went like this- "to the 50, the 40, the 30 GO GO GO Touchdown!" Awesome call that was closely followed by the call of the blocked field goal by the Vikings with 2 minutes to go. Former Spartanburg Viking, Auburn Tiger, Carolina Panther, St. Louis Ram, and Washington Redskin, Stephen Davis, joined Ryan and Uncle Matt in the press box for the 3rd quarter. Davis is a super nice guy. He spoke about Marcus Lattimore calling and asking his advice about where to go to school. Davis told him to follow his heart. Hated to see the Vikes lose in OT by trying to go for 2. Tough way to lose an unbelievable game. Jadeveon Clowney is for real. To say he is fast would be an understatement. Gerald Dixon had a big game, but he was blocked by a RB most of the night, not Maryland right tackle commit Stephen Grommer.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
RIP "The Best"
From: Everyone
Kenny was the greatest. One thing that no one is speaking of is how unusual it is for black men to kill themselves. White people, sure. Less than 1% of all suicide victims are black. Lawsuits have been brought against police departments by families on the sole basis of black people do not suicide. We are choosing to believe it was an accident. Prayers for his family and teammates.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Whew! Oh, wait a minute. Shoot!
From: Elliott
Growing up in South Carolina, I have often heard clemmons fans poke fun at the Gamecock faithful for moral victories. Therefore, I have a hard time not chuckling a little as they count the Auburn game as one. Oh my how the mighty have fallen! Well, not really, but they were big shots in their own minds. Gotta be a heart breaker to tie the game and have it called back because your long snapper moved the ball twice. Leave it to clempsen to find interesting ways to lose. I'll give credit to Ryan, as he texted me as soon as it happened and said "the center moved the ball." He also has been preaching on the radio 1) the tiger WRs are weak-illustrated by Jaron Brown dropping the game winning TD. A good WR would have caught it. 2) Andre Ellington is a big time RB-he had 140 yards rushing and 3) Jamie Harper is overrated as a runner, but a quality pass catcher-he was very ineffective running the ball, but his diving catch for a TD was one of the plays of the year.
Kevin Steele had a good strategy of having his ends contain rush to keep Cam Newton in the pocket. Newton is very dangerous outside the pocket, but not as much as a pocket passer. The long TD pass was on a blown coverage by the clemmons secondary. The Auburn oline didn't play particularly well and lost their Right Tackle for the season. Daquan Bowers was in on a lot of big plays, but most were when Auburn forgot to block him. How do you forget to block the DE? DT Jarvis Jenkins was the one having the big game. Hope Ladi and Travian will follow suit for us.
Kyle Parker feels beat up. Ah Shucks. Attention! This is what happens when you play big boy football. Auburn isn't even Florida or Alabama. He usually goes out an plays Maryland or UVA and can feel great the next day.
Army beating North Texas by 3 TDs had to hurt the strength of schedule. That great UNT running back we have heard so much about helped UNT get 0 points. Oh and PC lost again. What is that 17 in a row?
UGA fans are screaming about Mark Richt. He is a victim of his own success. Teams with freshman QBs in the SEC usually do poorly. However, Richt has had some excellent seasons with them in the past, so it is expected again. Big time coaching move to gather the troops after the 3rd quarter and they responded with some big points. UGA had the ball to win the game and called a poor play on 3rd and 4 which resulted in a sack because all the WRs ran 20 yard routes. Travelling to Mississippi State without A.J. Green will be tough, but it is still a winnable game. A loss this week and the seat will get red hot.
Growing up in South Carolina, I have often heard clemmons fans poke fun at the Gamecock faithful for moral victories. Therefore, I have a hard time not chuckling a little as they count the Auburn game as one. Oh my how the mighty have fallen! Well, not really, but they were big shots in their own minds. Gotta be a heart breaker to tie the game and have it called back because your long snapper moved the ball twice. Leave it to clempsen to find interesting ways to lose. I'll give credit to Ryan, as he texted me as soon as it happened and said "the center moved the ball." He also has been preaching on the radio 1) the tiger WRs are weak-illustrated by Jaron Brown dropping the game winning TD. A good WR would have caught it. 2) Andre Ellington is a big time RB-he had 140 yards rushing and 3) Jamie Harper is overrated as a runner, but a quality pass catcher-he was very ineffective running the ball, but his diving catch for a TD was one of the plays of the year.
Kevin Steele had a good strategy of having his ends contain rush to keep Cam Newton in the pocket. Newton is very dangerous outside the pocket, but not as much as a pocket passer. The long TD pass was on a blown coverage by the clemmons secondary. The Auburn oline didn't play particularly well and lost their Right Tackle for the season. Daquan Bowers was in on a lot of big plays, but most were when Auburn forgot to block him. How do you forget to block the DE? DT Jarvis Jenkins was the one having the big game. Hope Ladi and Travian will follow suit for us.
Kyle Parker feels beat up. Ah Shucks. Attention! This is what happens when you play big boy football. Auburn isn't even Florida or Alabama. He usually goes out an plays Maryland or UVA and can feel great the next day.
Army beating North Texas by 3 TDs had to hurt the strength of schedule. That great UNT running back we have heard so much about helped UNT get 0 points. Oh and PC lost again. What is that 17 in a row?
UGA fans are screaming about Mark Richt. He is a victim of his own success. Teams with freshman QBs in the SEC usually do poorly. However, Richt has had some excellent seasons with them in the past, so it is expected again. Big time coaching move to gather the troops after the 3rd quarter and they responded with some big points. UGA had the ball to win the game and called a poor play on 3rd and 4 which resulted in a sack because all the WRs ran 20 yard routes. Travelling to Mississippi State without A.J. Green will be tough, but it is still a winnable game. A loss this week and the seat will get red hot.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Southern Miss
From: Matthew
Had to love Southern Miss thumping Kansas last night. How many of you heard from the clemmons folk after we crushed them that Southern Miss was a lousy team. Well, a double digit win over a Big 12 opponent not named Iowa State is huge for them and important for our strength of schedule. Hope the Golden Eagles win 9 games this year.
Lexington had its Octoberfest last night. Why is Octoberfest in September? Who knows? In spite of the confusing months, The Fantastic Shakers were awesome as usual. Any chance to see the South's best shag band should be taken. Here are some pics from when they played Jennifer's birthday bash.
Friday, September 17, 2010
N.C. State and things I want to see
From: Benjamin
Nice to see a team in the ACC show some life last night as the N.C. State Wolfpack put a hurting on Cincinnati. Irmo native Mustafa Greene started at RB at had 84 yds rushing and 1 TD. Greene also caught 5 passes for 54 yards. Russell Wilson was hitting his RBs in the flats all night, but they were catching the ball facing the sidelines. While not the usual direction the RB is looking when catching a swing pass, it was effective all night and Greene looked comfortable doing it. Former oline target of last year, Robert Crisp, was starting at left tackle as a true freshman. Rock Hill's Asa Watson saw some time at tight end. We need N.C.State to be good so they can have a chance to beat clempsen.
Big game tonight as Byrnes battles with Gaffney. In the Rivals High School 100, Dorman is #11, Northwestern #22, and Goose Creek #80. Pretty good for our small state.
Things I want to see against Furman
1) Garcia throw at least one touchdown
2) Lattimore get no more than 6 carries
3) Lots of pt for Quin Smith, Jimmy Legree, and Corey Addison
4) Jarvis Giles break a long run
5) Tori Gurley get 5 catches and actually not get a td called back
Nice to see a team in the ACC show some life last night as the N.C. State Wolfpack put a hurting on Cincinnati. Irmo native Mustafa Greene started at RB at had 84 yds rushing and 1 TD. Greene also caught 5 passes for 54 yards. Russell Wilson was hitting his RBs in the flats all night, but they were catching the ball facing the sidelines. While not the usual direction the RB is looking when catching a swing pass, it was effective all night and Greene looked comfortable doing it. Former oline target of last year, Robert Crisp, was starting at left tackle as a true freshman. Rock Hill's Asa Watson saw some time at tight end. We need N.C.State to be good so they can have a chance to beat clempsen.
Big game tonight as Byrnes battles with Gaffney. In the Rivals High School 100, Dorman is #11, Northwestern #22, and Goose Creek #80. Pretty good for our small state.
Things I want to see against Furman
1) Garcia throw at least one touchdown
2) Lattimore get no more than 6 carries
3) Lots of pt for Quin Smith, Jimmy Legree, and Corey Addison
4) Jarvis Giles break a long run
5) Tori Gurley get 5 catches and actually not get a td called back
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Big Boy Football
From: Cole
Let me just start by imploring the Braves to actually score some runs. These last two weeks of offensive ineptitude against the stinking Pirates and Nationals could seal the Braves fate. They missed the Wild Card last year because of their record against these two sorry teams.
clempsen will get introduced to Big Boy Football this week versus Auburn. In spite of the dramatic increase in competition, the tiggers could easily win this game. Why? It's the same reason Boise State can beat anyone and they same reason they shouldn't be in the National Championship talk. Anyone can get up for one big game and win if they have the talent. What separates the great teams is how they play on their down weeks. In the high school league, you get to play Maryland. In the SEC, you have a down week versus Arkansas, you lose.
Thank goodness we can finally stop talking about Weslye Saunders and focus on our 2-0 record. Sure, I'd love to have someone with his skillset, but if he did take multiple visits with agents and report it dishonestly to the NCAA, then he is better served off the team. No distractions!
Arkansas at Georgia is a big game this week. UGA should win, and I would always pull for a class act like Richt over Petrino, but another UGA loss would really help us in the East. Maybe I can convince myself to pull for UGA since Arkansas is ranked one slot ahead of us and Uncle Nathan loves UGA. Tough one to call.
Only going to devote one line to the Panthers. Ugh!
Pulling for Jarvis Giles to break off some big runs this week.
Let me just start by imploring the Braves to actually score some runs. These last two weeks of offensive ineptitude against the stinking Pirates and Nationals could seal the Braves fate. They missed the Wild Card last year because of their record against these two sorry teams.
clempsen will get introduced to Big Boy Football this week versus Auburn. In spite of the dramatic increase in competition, the tiggers could easily win this game. Why? It's the same reason Boise State can beat anyone and they same reason they shouldn't be in the National Championship talk. Anyone can get up for one big game and win if they have the talent. What separates the great teams is how they play on their down weeks. In the high school league, you get to play Maryland. In the SEC, you have a down week versus Arkansas, you lose.
Thank goodness we can finally stop talking about Weslye Saunders and focus on our 2-0 record. Sure, I'd love to have someone with his skillset, but if he did take multiple visits with agents and report it dishonestly to the NCAA, then he is better served off the team. No distractions!
Arkansas at Georgia is a big game this week. UGA should win, and I would always pull for a class act like Richt over Petrino, but another UGA loss would really help us in the East. Maybe I can convince myself to pull for UGA since Arkansas is ranked one slot ahead of us and Uncle Nathan loves UGA. Tough one to call.
Only going to devote one line to the Panthers. Ugh!
Pulling for Jarvis Giles to break off some big runs this week.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Hot Seat Update
From: Elliott
Two weeks into the season and it's time for the Hot Seat Rankings.
Two weeks into the season and it's time for the Hot Seat Rankings.
1) Paul Wulff-Washington State: They are just plain terrible
2) Tim Brewster-Minnesota: Losing to a Dakota school?
3) Dan Hawkins-Colorado: The zen master has been anything but good
4) Ron Zook-Illinois: Great recruiter, but needs a big time win this year
5) Ralph Friedgen-Maryland: A win over Morgan State does little for ya
6) Mike Locksley-New Mexico: Suprised he made it through last season
7) Butch Davis-UNC: Probably safe, but it could all blow up for the Heels
8) Les Miles-LSU: Every Bayou Bengal I know is ready for him to go
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Week 2
From: Leon
Big win for Coach Spurrier and crew! Holding UGA to 253 yards total offense, wow! We continue to have a balanced attack with 189 yards on the ground and 165 through the air. How about 9/14 on third down! Gotta get more pass rush the rest of the year.
Hopefully Va Tech going down to James Madison will take away some of the Boise State for National Champion talk. Tech could have its hands full next week with East Carolina. Former Texas Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill's Pirates have put up the points in their first two games.
The ACC looks like the High School League again. The four big schools all lost. FSU, Miami, and Ga Tech did go on the road against BCS foes, but they have to so they can up their strength of schedule. Duke, Maryland, and Virginia are dead weight. Good thing clempson drubbed North Springs Elementary to get the conference a win.
Tennessee was gashing #7 Oregon for 10 plus yards a carry in the first quarter and a half last night, which was suprising seeing they have 5 new offensive linemen. But, a young team is prone to mistakes and the Vols made them. Watch for them to stay with folks early in games and fade late due to lack of depth. Tough one versus Florida next week. I doubt the new coach, Derek Dooley, will count a close loss to the Gators as a win like Lane Kiffen did last season.
Vandy's offense looked horrible against a tough LSU D. LSU's offense looked mediocre against an average Vandy D. Les Miles is moving up the hot seat rankings.
Gameday is headed to Auburn for the clempson game next week. Starting RB, Mario Fannin, may be out for Auburn. If that is the case, freshman Michael Dyer would get the start. Future 1st round left tackle. Lee Ziemba, may also be out for a good while with a knee injury. Let's hope Auburn introduces the tiggers from clemmons to big boy football, like the Crimson Tide did a few years back.
Big win for Coach Spurrier and crew! Holding UGA to 253 yards total offense, wow! We continue to have a balanced attack with 189 yards on the ground and 165 through the air. How about 9/14 on third down! Gotta get more pass rush the rest of the year.
Hopefully Va Tech going down to James Madison will take away some of the Boise State for National Champion talk. Tech could have its hands full next week with East Carolina. Former Texas Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill's Pirates have put up the points in their first two games.
The ACC looks like the High School League again. The four big schools all lost. FSU, Miami, and Ga Tech did go on the road against BCS foes, but they have to so they can up their strength of schedule. Duke, Maryland, and Virginia are dead weight. Good thing clempson drubbed North Springs Elementary to get the conference a win.
Tennessee was gashing #7 Oregon for 10 plus yards a carry in the first quarter and a half last night, which was suprising seeing they have 5 new offensive linemen. But, a young team is prone to mistakes and the Vols made them. Watch for them to stay with folks early in games and fade late due to lack of depth. Tough one versus Florida next week. I doubt the new coach, Derek Dooley, will count a close loss to the Gators as a win like Lane Kiffen did last season.
Vandy's offense looked horrible against a tough LSU D. LSU's offense looked mediocre against an average Vandy D. Les Miles is moving up the hot seat rankings.
Gameday is headed to Auburn for the clempson game next week. Starting RB, Mario Fannin, may be out for Auburn. If that is the case, freshman Michael Dyer would get the start. Future 1st round left tackle. Lee Ziemba, may also be out for a good while with a knee injury. Let's hope Auburn introduces the tiggers from clemmons to big boy football, like the Crimson Tide did a few years back.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
UGA game from the West Stands
From: Cole
How about the Fighting Gamecock oline and Coach Shawn Elliott controlling the line against the Bulldogs. 50 plus runs has been unheard of for us in an SEC game. Chisolm and Watkins were excellent at guard, and the entire unit played well together. Ok, there were a few miscues in pass blocking, but what an improvement from the end of last season. Lattimore is a big time back. Man, it sure is nice to get one of those who is not a head case-Summers and Watson.
Play of the game-Ealy's fumble on the two yard line on the hit by Holloman and Gilmore returning it to the 14. Not giving up any points after kicking it out of bounds with under 2 to go in the first half was big as well. LB play was better, but not great. Ace Sanders, all 5" whatever of him, was blocking his heart out for Alshon. Dimarco was blocking like those stud FBs that UGA seems to always have. Nice to have one on our side for a change. We missed Saunders when UGA brought up their LBs and we didn't have a TE to slip behind them over the middle. Notice we stayed in 3 wide with Jason Barnes.
Through two games, the kick coverage and return games have been much better. I thought Gilmore had a TD on one. He gave us great field position on the 50 and not scoring due to the big sack by three Bulldogs could have been a game changer, but the D stood up. Stephon Gilmore is a shut down corner, period.
New UGA QB, Aaron Murray, has a heck of an arm. He missed on some long throws that could have been big plays, but he did everything they asked him too well. True, he had no pressure, but he showed a lot of poise. Why did they stop running toss sweep to the right? They were gashing us. Missing Green hurt, and may contribute to a loss next week versus Arkansas. UGA's new DC calls a great game and the 3-4 will be tough once he gets personnel to fit the scheme. The UGA oline may be the best we see all year. They shut Cliff Matthews down the entire game until the last 2 drives.
Big win! With Florida looking vunerable, this is the year! Go Cocks!
How about the Fighting Gamecock oline and Coach Shawn Elliott controlling the line against the Bulldogs. 50 plus runs has been unheard of for us in an SEC game. Chisolm and Watkins were excellent at guard, and the entire unit played well together. Ok, there were a few miscues in pass blocking, but what an improvement from the end of last season. Lattimore is a big time back. Man, it sure is nice to get one of those who is not a head case-Summers and Watson.
Play of the game-Ealy's fumble on the two yard line on the hit by Holloman and Gilmore returning it to the 14. Not giving up any points after kicking it out of bounds with under 2 to go in the first half was big as well. LB play was better, but not great. Ace Sanders, all 5" whatever of him, was blocking his heart out for Alshon. Dimarco was blocking like those stud FBs that UGA seems to always have. Nice to have one on our side for a change. We missed Saunders when UGA brought up their LBs and we didn't have a TE to slip behind them over the middle. Notice we stayed in 3 wide with Jason Barnes.
Through two games, the kick coverage and return games have been much better. I thought Gilmore had a TD on one. He gave us great field position on the 50 and not scoring due to the big sack by three Bulldogs could have been a game changer, but the D stood up. Stephon Gilmore is a shut down corner, period.
New UGA QB, Aaron Murray, has a heck of an arm. He missed on some long throws that could have been big plays, but he did everything they asked him too well. True, he had no pressure, but he showed a lot of poise. Why did they stop running toss sweep to the right? They were gashing us. Missing Green hurt, and may contribute to a loss next week versus Arkansas. UGA's new DC calls a great game and the 3-4 will be tough once he gets personnel to fit the scheme. The UGA oline may be the best we see all year. They shut Cliff Matthews down the entire game until the last 2 drives.
Big win! With Florida looking vunerable, this is the year! Go Cocks!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
UGA not going Green
From Austin:
What's up with the Gamecock fans that are disappointed that star WR, AJ Green, is suspended for the game because they want the Gamecocks to beat the Dogs with their full team or it isn't a good win. Look, there will be no asterisk next to the win. All that matters is that we get a W. I don't care if there entire team is out and they have to play the waterboys. A win is a win. Then there is the other side of the pendulum, the guys who now think we are going to destroy UGA. Just because their best player is out, UGA is not going to play dead. This will be a hard fought game. Green not playing allows us not to have to double anyone in the secondary and look more towards the run. Hopefully this will keep them out of 3rd and shorts because we stunk at those against Southern Miss.
If Hutch Eckerson has to play RT, then I am going to blame Weslye Saunders for each sack he gives up. If Saunders hadn't screwed up so bad, then Jarrell King would not be in limbo for living at the Whitney.
South Carolina will win if their linebackers can cover UGA TE Orson Charles. Watch out for UGA's punter because he averaged 48+ yards per punt last season. Punters always seem to have their best game against us-see any Colquitt. We gotta keep good field position and get TDs in the red zone. The offense excelled at this last week.
clempson is often accused of playing the Sisters of the Poor, but this is ridiculous. Who's on deck for next season, Slippery Rock State Teacher's College?
Hey the Braves finally scored against the Pirates. The Pirates cost the Braves the wild card last year and just bit them again.
What's up with the Gamecock fans that are disappointed that star WR, AJ Green, is suspended for the game because they want the Gamecocks to beat the Dogs with their full team or it isn't a good win. Look, there will be no asterisk next to the win. All that matters is that we get a W. I don't care if there entire team is out and they have to play the waterboys. A win is a win. Then there is the other side of the pendulum, the guys who now think we are going to destroy UGA. Just because their best player is out, UGA is not going to play dead. This will be a hard fought game. Green not playing allows us not to have to double anyone in the secondary and look more towards the run. Hopefully this will keep them out of 3rd and shorts because we stunk at those against Southern Miss.
If Hutch Eckerson has to play RT, then I am going to blame Weslye Saunders for each sack he gives up. If Saunders hadn't screwed up so bad, then Jarrell King would not be in limbo for living at the Whitney.
South Carolina will win if their linebackers can cover UGA TE Orson Charles. Watch out for UGA's punter because he averaged 48+ yards per punt last season. Punters always seem to have their best game against us-see any Colquitt. We gotta keep good field position and get TDs in the red zone. The offense excelled at this last week.
clempson is often accused of playing the Sisters of the Poor, but this is ridiculous. Who's on deck for next season, Slippery Rock State Teacher's College?
Hey the Braves finally scored against the Pirates. The Pirates cost the Braves the wild card last year and just bit them again.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Big week! Be on the Lookout
From: Benjamin
Well, I met Herbert Lee Davis this weekend. I'll go on record and say that there probably isn't a more friendly former athlete from our university. If only he could teach our guys now to shoot the mid-range jumper half as good as he did, then we'd stand a chance on the hardwood.
Be on the lookout for cramps this weekend. A 12 pm kick with 90 plus degree temperatures and that lovely South Carolina humidity could knock out some athletes in key situations, remember Captain Munnerlyn a few years ago. Our thinned out secondary cannot afford untimely cramps, especially with Chris Culliver possibly out. Is it time to pull out the Lou Holtz pickle juice? Whoever is giving IVs on the sideline better go to bed early Friday night, no hanging out with the Lindsey twins.
I still cannot keep DeAngelo Smith #19 and Demario Bennett #80 straight in my head
Is this the week we get a special teams touchdown? Heck, how about a sack!
Clifton Geathers was cut by the Browns and thankfully picked up by the Dolphins. He goes pro for pennies and Parker turns down millions. I see how this works. I bet Jevon Sneed is feeling like an even bigger dufus after Ole Miss lost to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Nothing like leaving early and not getting drafted. Hey, it is the year of the Gamecock baby!
Tajh Boyd sured looked awesome against the Mean Green. No wonder Kyle Parker felt obligated to turn down millions of dollars. Clempson would win maybe 3 games if Boyd was at the helm.
Well, I met Herbert Lee Davis this weekend. I'll go on record and say that there probably isn't a more friendly former athlete from our university. If only he could teach our guys now to shoot the mid-range jumper half as good as he did, then we'd stand a chance on the hardwood.
Be on the lookout for cramps this weekend. A 12 pm kick with 90 plus degree temperatures and that lovely South Carolina humidity could knock out some athletes in key situations, remember Captain Munnerlyn a few years ago. Our thinned out secondary cannot afford untimely cramps, especially with Chris Culliver possibly out. Is it time to pull out the Lou Holtz pickle juice? Whoever is giving IVs on the sideline better go to bed early Friday night, no hanging out with the Lindsey twins.
I still cannot keep DeAngelo Smith #19 and Demario Bennett #80 straight in my head
Is this the week we get a special teams touchdown? Heck, how about a sack!
Clifton Geathers was cut by the Browns and thankfully picked up by the Dolphins. He goes pro for pennies and Parker turns down millions. I see how this works. I bet Jevon Sneed is feeling like an even bigger dufus after Ole Miss lost to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Nothing like leaving early and not getting drafted. Hey, it is the year of the Gamecock baby!
Tajh Boyd sured looked awesome against the Mean Green. No wonder Kyle Parker felt obligated to turn down millions of dollars. Clempson would win maybe 3 games if Boyd was at the helm.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Look at the offensive line
From: Benjamin
When is the last time that a team made it through an entire SEC season without an offensive line injury? UGA seems to lose half of their line each year. With the recent departures of Nick Allison and Quinton Richardson, the 2010 line is a wee bit thin on personal. Coach Wolford raved about Allison's potential last year. But, it was not to be. He was engaged since high school, and you always have to wonder about guys like that. (see former Brave and current Ranger catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia)
With the word that they will try and redshirt all of the freshmen, the coaching staff announced that they will try and make it through the season with 8 healthy linemen. 3 of the freshmen could play if needed, but what good are true freshmen in the SEC? Here is a breakdown of our current linemen which illustrates there is no depth.
Seniors:
Jarriel King-a servicable tackle who would be best served on the dline, but is taking one for the team due to numbers
Hutch Eckerson-average tackle. Strength has been a major issure here. His technique is not that bad.
Steven Singleton-never has seen the field and likely never will
Garrett Chisolm-walk on LG who is actually one of our better linemen
Juniors:
Ryan Broadhead-lifetime backup who has never played and is currently out for the season due to an ACL injury
Kyle Nunn-decent tackle who improved throughout last season. Hopefully will take the next step this year
Kevious Watkins-guard or tackle who may turn out to be an asset. Should play a lot this year. If he is good, we could take a large step forward.
Terrence Campbell-guard who was awarded a sixth year due to injury. He has a mean streak, but is undersized against most SEC dlinemen.
Sophmores:
T.J. Johnson-does all the coaches ask. Moved to center this year. Has a mean streak and works hard. He was outmaned a lot last year. Needs to be more consistant.
Freshman:
A.J. Cann-can play any position and may be forced into action this year
Corey Robinson-has good size, but is supposed to be a 2-3 year project
Trammell Williams-interior lineman who looked good in camp
Ronald Patrick-probably the real backup center
Cody Gibson-tackle who will for sure reshirt to gain weight
So we have no depth and lose 4 players. A good percentage to hit on is 60% of your oline signees. Most are 50% or less. We have to get positive performances out of 3 or 4 of the freshmen in 2011 or we are in serious trouble. We may be in it this year, unless we stay healthy.
When is the last time that a team made it through an entire SEC season without an offensive line injury? UGA seems to lose half of their line each year. With the recent departures of Nick Allison and Quinton Richardson, the 2010 line is a wee bit thin on personal. Coach Wolford raved about Allison's potential last year. But, it was not to be. He was engaged since high school, and you always have to wonder about guys like that. (see former Brave and current Ranger catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia)
With the word that they will try and redshirt all of the freshmen, the coaching staff announced that they will try and make it through the season with 8 healthy linemen. 3 of the freshmen could play if needed, but what good are true freshmen in the SEC? Here is a breakdown of our current linemen which illustrates there is no depth.
Seniors:
Jarriel King-a servicable tackle who would be best served on the dline, but is taking one for the team due to numbers
Hutch Eckerson-average tackle. Strength has been a major issure here. His technique is not that bad.
Steven Singleton-never has seen the field and likely never will
Garrett Chisolm-walk on LG who is actually one of our better linemen
Juniors:
Ryan Broadhead-lifetime backup who has never played and is currently out for the season due to an ACL injury
Kyle Nunn-decent tackle who improved throughout last season. Hopefully will take the next step this year
Kevious Watkins-guard or tackle who may turn out to be an asset. Should play a lot this year. If he is good, we could take a large step forward.
Terrence Campbell-guard who was awarded a sixth year due to injury. He has a mean streak, but is undersized against most SEC dlinemen.
Sophmores:
T.J. Johnson-does all the coaches ask. Moved to center this year. Has a mean streak and works hard. He was outmaned a lot last year. Needs to be more consistant.
Freshman:
A.J. Cann-can play any position and may be forced into action this year
Corey Robinson-has good size, but is supposed to be a 2-3 year project
Trammell Williams-interior lineman who looked good in camp
Ronald Patrick-probably the real backup center
Cody Gibson-tackle who will for sure reshirt to gain weight
So we have no depth and lose 4 players. A good percentage to hit on is 60% of your oline signees. Most are 50% or less. We have to get positive performances out of 3 or 4 of the freshmen in 2011 or we are in serious trouble. We may be in it this year, unless we stay healthy.
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