Friday January 29, 2010

Friday E-Mail Bag

Friday E-Mail Bag
Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.

Mickey,
I have been listening all week and I have heard you talk about recruiting without making any projections. Please tell me we are gonna get some of these last six big time prospects. Thanks.

Carl

Carl,
Thanks for listening. I am cautious when it comes to recruiting because you never really know. I would say the staff feels confident they can hang on to the current commitments but they are still having to hold off a couple of SEC schools at this point. As far as the last few go, again I am cautious but optimistic. We will know more about Zach Maynard and Keenan Allen after their scheduled trip to Cal this weekend but at this point I think it looks good for Clemson. DJ Howard looks like he will visit Kentucky this weekend but again I think Clemson is in good shape heading into the weekend. Justin Parker has been a Clemson lean in recent weeks and I think Dabo, Steele and Brooks will do a good job with his in-home visit tomorrow. I am not too optimistic on Ethan Farmer or Darius Lipford but the in-home visits went great. I have learned that anything can happen on signing day but it looks like the staff has really put themselves in prime condition for another big finish.

Mickey,

AS

AS,
I think this is the case everywhere. I go to a couple of New York Yankee sites everyday and it happens there. I go to several ACC and SEC sites a few days a week and it happens there too. It seems the internet has given a chance to people to complain without any repercussions because of the anonymity.

Mickey,

Reed

Reed,
It is my understanding that David Wilkins chairs the committee that is designed to oversee all activities in the athletic department. This committee is made up of several members of the board and I am not certain who is on it but I would guess Nicky McCarter and Bill Smith would be involved since both are former athletes. The board has several committees but this one was added recently. I think members of the board were hearing form a large enough amount of concerned Clemson people to warrant this committee. I understand that some on campus were upset by the forming of the committee but hopefully they will be able to help the athletic department reach its full potential.

Mick,

Thanks,
Jonathan

Jonathan,
I think I heard Coach Harbison say it was a childhood nickname but I always assumed it was because he has this huge smile most of the time. BTW-Clemson is lucky to have Charlie and Tammy Harbison. They are terrific people and hope they are here providing their tremendously positive attitude for years to come.

Mickey,
I thought the Boston College game was a very sorry performance. Especially
from Booker, which brings up something I'm surprised no one has talked about. Trevor Booker makes too many mental mistakes. First of all, he tattooed "35" on half his arm. Sure, that's his number at Clemson, but there's no guarantee that will be his number when he turns pro. Not the smartest thing to do.

He does more good than bad, no doubt, but those missed plays are huge when the teams are even. That's gonna be the case for the rest of this season. ACC competition and beyond. You agree?
Kevin

Kevin,
I am a Booker fan so I am biased. I don’t care about his 35 on his arms and will always remember him as #35. I would like to see him play defense without being scared to foul but he is needed on the offensive end. I am a fan of his.

Mickey,
I know you are anti-woo hoo and you spend some time trying to ban it but I have another project for you. Can you please stop Jim Barker from wearing the Tiger mascot uniform and taking the head off in front of the crowds. I saw he did it again at the Game Day deal. Does he not know kids are watching? Please stop the media *****.
Kimberly

Kimberly,
I received a few e-mails on the subject but usually don’t comment on something like this but personally I wish he would not do it either. I have two six-year old nieces that love the Tiger and might not understand. However, as much as I agree, I can’t help you on this one. I don’t think they like me too much over on that side of campus so if I raised too much sand it might have an adverse effect. You should probably just e-mail their office with your concerns. Good luck.

Hey Mickey....

Mark

Mark,
I think complacency is human nature. Texas gets to number one and loses twice in a row. Kentucky gets to the top spot in the polls and loses its next game. This is not a Clemson issue.

Mickey,
Is Clemson getting new uniforms this year?
Thanks,
Ban the woo hoo committee

Ban the woo hoo committee,
I know you noticed the new pants this past season and I think they will stay the same next season. Also the paw on the helmet was bigger this year and I think that will remain. Dabo says they will have a more traditional jersey next season. I would anticipate no stripes on the jerseys. I think will look like the jerseys of the 1980s and 1990s.

BTW-you guys have convinced me on the woo hoo and I now say “Go Tigers Go Tigers Go!”instead of woo hooing.

Mickey,
Just wanted to remind you and your readers that your buddy and Clemson graduate Wes Long’s Queen’s University team plays on Fox Sports South Saturday at noon. Gonna watch?

The Godfather

Godfather,
Of course I will be watching. Wes has been a friend for a long time and we are so proud. He is the youngest head coach in college basketball and Clemson should be very proud. I hope the Royals will increase their winning streak to three games Saturday.

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