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The only odd thing to me is that Clowney says he tweaked it during the game, then he couldn't run after practicing full-go on Wednesday. Now, it's entirely possible Spurrier just assumed he'd play through it and that's why he was such a happy pile of sunshine after the game when asked about it...but that does seem a bit odd. It's ultimately the training staff's job to keep the coaching staff informed, though, not the player's. Players concentrate on rehab and treatment, training staff is the go-between for coaches and players.
It seems more of a systemic issue than "Clowney hiding things and being a selfish jerk." Maybe he's a fantastic actor, but Clowney's personality doesn't strike me as the type to pull a stunt like that. Also, remember in preseason when everyone still liked him? All you heard about is how he has a g/f, he doesn't go out and party (he was being lauded as the anti-Manziel), he goes to study hall and is always in his room by 11 or 12 at night, etc., etc.
They made him into a larger-than-life figure and when he didn't play that way he tumbled back down the mountain.
FWIW, the NFL couldn't give less of a flying f*ck about this stuff. He's still going top-5 unless they pull him over with a dead hooker in his trunk or something like that.
The only odd thing to me is that Clowney says he tweaked it during the game, then he couldn't run after practicing full-go on Wednesday. Now, it's entirely possible Spurrier just assumed he'd play through it and that's why he was such a happy pile of sunshine after the game when asked about it...but that does seem a bit odd. It's ultimately the training staff's job to keep the coaching staff informed, though, not the player's. Players concentrate on rehab and treatment, training staff is the go-between for coaches and players.
It seems more of a systemic issue than "Clowney hiding things and being a selfish jerk." Maybe he's a fantastic actor, but Clowney's personality doesn't strike me as the type to pull a stunt like that. Also, remember in preseason when everyone still liked him? All you heard about is how he has a g/f, he doesn't go out and party (he was being lauded as the anti-Manziel), he goes to study hall and is always in his room by 11 or 12 at night, etc., etc.
They made him into a larger-than-life figure and when he didn't play that way he tumbled back down the mountain.
FWIW, the NFL couldn't give less of a flying f*ck about this stuff. He's still going top-5 unless they pull him over with a dead hooker in his trunk or something like that.
The part that gets me about that injury miscommunication is that I find it hard to believe that Spurrier and SC's D coordinator weren't checking on Clowney's status at least daily rather than just relying on medical staff to report. Even with this season not going to plan so far, he is inarguably their best player, so if he is injured, it's a big deal for the team. Even if he didn't say he couldn't play until they got to the stadium as reported, you would think Spurrier would at least have an idea that it was a possibility, but the way Spurrier blew up on it would make me think it took him more by surprise. Granted, Spurrier is not a guy who is known for having appropriate reactions to stress.
I had never actually read a story about his off the field life, so that is something new I learned.
I agree on the NFL right now. Bleacher Report had an article yesterday where an unnamed NFL exec said everyone gave exactly zero f*cks about this whole things. That being said, I would still say he has dropped from a consensus #1 pick to a definite top 5. It's still a good spot to get picked up in the draft but isn't what he was going to be at the start of the season.
Well, part of the problem is he has never been a consensus #1 in NFL circles, but ESPN & Co. all portrayed him that way. Teddy Bridgewater has been and still is the #1 prospect for next year's draft, which shouldn't surprise anyone (QB's, duh).
Clowney isn't even the consensus #1 pass rusher (Anthony Barr is an absolutely frightening monster of a player), although he was at the end of last season.
But that's how this stuff works, NFL team draft boards and the media's reporting of those boards are never, ever synced up.
Well, part of the problem is he has never been a consensus #1 in NFL circles, but ESPN & Co. all portrayed him that way. Teddy Bridgewater has been and still is the #1 prospect for next year's draft, which shouldn't surprise anyone (QB's, duh).
Clowney isn't even the consensus #1 pass rusher (Anthony Barr is an absolutely frightening monster of a player), although he was at the end of last season.
But that's how this stuff works, NFL team draft boards and the media's reporting of those boards are never, ever synced up.
I agree on Bridgewater being high up there and probably Boyd too. Offensive skill players were few and far between last year in the draft, and several teams are needing to replace or upgrade.
Assuming he isn't actually injured, I don't approve of his approach to this season, but I am more than impressed by Spurrier's comments yesterday. That was pretty awesome.
I guess my point is, why are we assuming he's not really injured? Having played a similar position, the torque put on your obliques when you try to turn the corner on a pass rush would be excruciating if he had a rib injury.
Is there credible sources saying he's faking it? Or is it just the "the coaches didn't know he wasn't playing" miscommunication thing?
Oh, I don't necessarily subscribe to the line of thought that he is definitely faking it, and I think that more recent "news breaks" would lend to the idea that he isn't faking. Just putting out there my stance if in fact he was. My main point was how awesome it was of Spurrier to tell everyone to f*ck off because Clowney has down more than enough to benefit S.C.
Well, part of the problem is he has never been a consensus #1 in NFL circles, but ESPN & Co. all portrayed him that way. Teddy Bridgewater has been and still is the #1 prospect for next year's draft, which shouldn't surprise anyone (QB's, duh).
Clowney isn't even the consensus #1 pass rusher (Anthony Barr is an absolutely frightening monster of a player), although he was at the end of last season.
But that's how this stuff works, NFL team draft boards and the media's reporting of those boards are never, ever synced up.
I agree on Bridgewater being high up there and probably Boyd too. Offensive skill players were few and far between last year in the draft, and several teams are needing to replace or upgrade.
I'd be interested to see the college crowd's top-5 (or 10) prospects for next year's NFL draft.
For instance, do people think Johnny Football is a top-10 pick? Top-15? First round? 2nd round?
I agree on Bridgewater being high up there and probably Boyd too. Offensive skill players were few and far between last year in the draft, and several teams are needing to replace or upgrade.
I'd be interested to see the college crowd's top-5 (or 10) prospects for next year's NFL draft.
For instance, do people think Johnny Football is a top-10 pick? Top-15? First round? 2nd round?
I am always terrible at mock drafts because I don't know enough about specific team's needs or their management styles. As far as Manziel goes, I think he will get drafted, but I would be shocked if it was first round.
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Oct 9, 2013 13:51:41 GMT -5
What's great is that even though Clowney is a little overrated, if he goes anything other than #1 the Sangs of the world will be screaming that it's because he's a show-boatin-GLORYBOY.
I'd be interested to see the college crowd's top-5 (or 10) prospects for next year's NFL draft.
For instance, do people think Johnny Football is a top-10 pick? Top-15? First round? 2nd round?
I wouldn't give Manziel a top ten grade. Coming into the season I wasn't even sold on him being a first rounder. He has really improved as a pocket passer, but his size is a big concern (Brees and Russell Wilson YOU IDIOT! I know). He will be drafted fairly early I'm sure and could be a good NFL QB, especially considering the way a lot of offenses are being designed now, but there is definitely more uncertainty around him compared to guys like Teddy B. and Boyd. Although I think Teddy is miles away better than everyone else in terms of his ceiling.
Setting up a draft board for the NFL is a lot more difficult than, say, the NBA. Team need factors in the NFL a lot more strongly than overall talent. I think the NBA puts a lot more stock in long term prospects as well, where as in the NFL, in a lot of cases, you are either physically ready or you're not.
Hard for me to nail down a top 5 right now, but I think Bridgewater, Anthony Barr, Clowney would all be there. The rest probably depends on who is picking when.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Oct 9, 2013 15:40:02 GMT -5
Here is an article by a local journalist here about the current Clowney sage. All you dudes should read it, its a rare side of a sports writer not trying to make everything into a story.
Joe Schad is reporting that it is official that UT/VT will play each other in 2016 at Bristol Mortorspeed. There already expecting over 150K. I'll be there.
Joe Schad is reporting that it is official that UT/VT will play each other in 2016 at Bristol Mortorspeed. There already expecting over 150K. I'll be there.
Yeah, it's official now. It should sell really well since Bristol is very accessible from either school, and games at special sites always tend to draw well. Bristol is such a massive place. It would be pretty awesome to see a game there.
Post by Mista Don't Play on Oct 10, 2013 6:59:06 GMT -5
Such a great location for the game, and it has nothing to do with the race track. The town of Bristol is actually on the state line, so depending on where you are you are either in Bristol, TN or Bristol, VA.
Such a great location for the game, and it has nothing to do with the race track. The town of Bristol is actually on the state line, so depending on where you are you are either in Bristol, TN or Bristol, VA.
That's actually pretty awesome. Splitting the fans by the state line will be pretty neat to see.
There is no way I would miss that game, they've been trying to put it together for 20 years. I'm certainly not a NASCAR guy, but I've been to a race there before. Holy hell people get hammered at the tailgate...and during the race. But I'm quite certain they will suspend allowing people to bring in coolers for this one, unfortunately.
There is no way I would miss that game, they've been trying to put it together for 20 years. I'm certainly not a NASCAR guy, but I've been to a race there before. Holy hell people get hammered at the tailgate...and during the race. But I'm quite certain they will suspend allowing people to bring in coolers for this one, unfortunately.
The tailgating will be crazy. I go to school at Radford University, which is about 20 mins from Va Tech. I go to about every VT game at Lane Stadium (missed one in the past two years.)
I grew up going to the Bristol race every year, it will be fun to see a football game there.
FSU linebacker Telvin Smith was interviewed by the media today for their upcoming game against Clemson. He is a senior LB that resides from Valdosta, GA.
Telvin Smith was asked if he was recruited by Clemson. Nope, he said. "I wasn't looking at any team outside of the South." #ValdostaNative — David Hale (@davidhaleespn) October 10, 2013
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Oct 12, 2013 11:28:10 GMT -5
I thought he was saying "I wanted to get out of the South, I went to Florida" which is supposed to make him look like a goon even though there's a reasonable argument to be made that Florida, despite being south, isn't the South.
6-0! Next Saturday is going to be crazy. Look for the Dabo, Tajh, & Sammy heads on Gameday again. You all are invited to tailgate with me, Brad, sang_xcx, Mrs. Sang, o'neil, & G, and experience a day of football at its finest. Siggy, come on down!
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Post by Zen Arcade on Oct 12, 2013 21:29:31 GMT -5
Wow, what a day. #5 Stanford, #7 UGA, #12 Oklahoma, #16 Washington (was expecting a closer game with Oregon), #17 Florida (though somewhat expected on the road at #10 LSU), #18 Michigan, and #19 Northwestern all go down.... will be interesting to see the polls tomorrow. Kinda feel bad for Mizzou though, get a huge win but the guy mostly responsible for that (Franklin) goes out for the rest of the regular season.
Plus, #9 A&M in a fight with Ole Miss right now, 14-10 A&M at half.
UPDATE: A&M survives, 41-38 on a GW FG with 4 seconds left.
Vic Beasley gets held, gets up, picks up the ball and scores. on another play he was held and still got a sack, he just drug the guy with him. guy is a beast.