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Game Day Hero [4326]
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Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 10:54 PM
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It really depends on when you grew up watching and loving the most.
But for me it would have to be Deshaun Watson. I understand what Trevor did, and Tajh Boyd, Woody Dantzler, and many more did. But Deshaun’s greatness was just so immense. His IQ and poise in the biggest situations was just unmatched. He knew he was the best player on the field, and still does.
I know about his recent events. But there hasn’t been anything proven against him. But regardless of that, the person he was at Clemson was an example of the perfect student athlete. Did extremely well in his classes while playing.
Some of y’all like the running backs and receivers though. There’s guys like Perry Tuttle, CJ Spiller, Jerry Butler, Sammy Watkins, etc.
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Orange Phenom [14441]
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Hunter Renfrow***
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Re: Hunter Renfrow***
May 24, 2023, 12:20 PM
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The right answer is above!
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Walk-On [104]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 10:56 PM
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Benny Cunningham
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 24, 2023, 3:03 AM
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Benny Cunningham was my hero as a kid.
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Orange Immortal [64610]
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Ben Boulware.***
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May 23, 2023, 10:58 PM
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1st Rounder [637]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 11:03 PM
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Offense and all-time: CJ Spiller
Defense: Anthony Simmons
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Standout [238]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 11:05 PM
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Terry Allen
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Standout [238]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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Dec 23, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Defense…. Isaiah Simmons
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Trainer [35]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 11:09 PM
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100% Sammy Watkins
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DW***
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May 24, 2023, 3:23 AM
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Standout [314]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 11:15 PM
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Don Kelley and William Perry
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Heisman Winner [78602]
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You try way, way, way too hard.***
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May 23, 2023, 11:18 PM
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Game Day Hero [4326]
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Re: You try way, way, way too hard.***
May 24, 2023, 12:12 AM
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You cough weird amounts of gas up.
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Freshman [-74]
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I know you are, but what am I?***
May 24, 2023, 3:21 AM
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Freshman [-74]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 23, 2023, 11:49 PM
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Nuk.
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Tiger Spirit [9267]
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I have two....
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May 23, 2023, 11:51 PM
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the Ford Brothers.
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All-Time Great [97728]
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the only 2-time All-Ameriican in 2 different sports ever at CU
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May 24, 2023, 12:12 AM
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"Bonnie" Banks McFadden and one of the most gracious men I've ever met.
When my boy was 8 and we were visiting the old Fike Field House which was for intramural sports now where Banks was Director, he came towards Will, got down onone knee to be on his level, asked him his name and praised him for being there and bejng a Tiger.
He played 3 ways on the FB Team too and was in 1939 Cotton Bowl (I believe).
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Rival Killer [3069]
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Banks McFadden - All America in Football & Basketball***
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May 24, 2023, 12:14 AM
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 24, 2023, 1:47 AM
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Offense
1. Hunter Renfrow
2. Mitch Hyatt
3. Travis Etienne
Defense
1. Christian Wilkins
2. Ben Boulware
3. Dexter Lawrence
Special Teams
1. CJ Spiller
2. Chandler Catanzaro
3. Will Spiers
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Freshman [-74]
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Deshaun Watson. No question.***
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May 24, 2023, 3:20 AM
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Freshman [-74]
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I’m the first guy to mention DW?
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May 24, 2023, 3:22 AM
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I don’t even think there’s a very close 2nd in my opinion:
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Offensive Star [325]
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DW4 had some grit!
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May 24, 2023, 6:16 AM
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I know most look at how well he was poised in the big moments and bringing home our NC, but I always look back to his one-legged but kicking against little USC.
He fully embraced Clemson culture and his unwillingness to let us loose to them was greatly appreciated.
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Game Day Hero [4326]
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Re: I’m the first guy to mention DW?
May 24, 2023, 11:32 AM
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No I was. He was my pick in the original post. But we agree on it though. Just too great to not be my favorite.
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Solid Orange [1306]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 24, 2023, 6:16 AM
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Buddy Gore 44
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Paw Warrior [4754]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 24, 2023, 7:08 AM
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Way back
Bonnie Banks McFadden
Buddy Gore
Modern Day
Christian Wilkins
Mitch Hyatt
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Ronald Williams***
May 24, 2023, 7:11 AM
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Clemson Sports Icon [58070]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 7:13 AM
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DW4
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Clemson Sports Icon [52109]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 7:15 AM
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Trevor Lawrence for Offense and Dexter Lawrence for defense. That 2018 Natty team could brands down beat the Georgia team this year.
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Clemson Sports Icon [52109]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Hands*
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Dynasty Maker [3408]
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May 24, 2023, 7:23 AM
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DW4
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 7:23 AM
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Way too many to pick just one.
McFadden
Fridge
Kinard
Spiller
DW
Tie - Nuk, Sammy, Mike Williams, Renfrow
Too many DEs to list
That’s a very short list that could have been many, many more.
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Dynasty Maker [3194]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 9:09 AM
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Whoever is playing running back. It started with Ray Yauger (that’s a name you don’t hear much) and continues to the present.
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Woody***
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May 24, 2023, 7:26 AM
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Rival Killer [2903]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
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May 24, 2023, 8:05 AM
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Gonna go with Travis Etienne. I feel the need...the need for speed!
Sammy Watkins and Jacoby Ford were straight burners too.
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Tiger Spirit [9287]
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E T N !!!!***
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May 24, 2023, 8:26 AM
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Heisman Winner [80814]
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This poast brings up an interesting point. My personal
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May 24, 2023, 8:34 AM
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favorite player that has come through here is Christian Wilkins. His energy and gregarious personality just rubbed off on everyone. He showed real joy in playing the game, and passed that on to his teammates.
Now, as far as the player who had the biggest IMPACT on Clemson, to me that is Deshaun Watson. Torching some great Bama defenses two years in a row in the National Championship game, and completing the most famous pass in Clemson history with one second to go to win it that second time around, made him Legendary.
So, "favorite" player may or may not be the "greatest" player for some who are trying to pick one. It all depends on your mindset.
GO, TIGERS!
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Tiger Spirit [9880]
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Christian Wilkins, The Fridge, Hunter Renfrow, Nolan Turner,
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May 24, 2023, 8:48 AM
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Homer Jordan, Dwight Clark
in that order
I like Renfrow and Turner because they were walkons that nobody really expected anything of, but they really exceeded all fan expectations.
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Rival Killer [2964]
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May 24, 2023, 9:23 AM
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Ben Boulware and It’s not close. He’s not even close to the most talented player on any of his teams, but he worked his butt off. He is a Clemson kid. That passion and fire was on display every game. His speech after winning the national championship is the greatest national championship speech ever. The raw emotion. Hard to put anyone over him for me.
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Deshaun Watson***
May 24, 2023, 9:25 AM
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No favorite, and they should take the names off the unis...***
May 24, 2023, 11:37 AM
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Re: No favorite, and they should take the names off the unis...***
May 24, 2023, 11:43 AM
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Okay Joe Paterno
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Thank you.***
May 24, 2023, 11:48 AM
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If I had to say just one then I'd probably go with
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CJ Spiller.
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Legend [6795]
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 11:54 AM
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Christian Wilkins. His leadership was a huge part of the greatest period in Clemson sports history.
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 12:07 PM
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Sammy Watkins, James Davis, CJ Spiller on offense for me, they kick started everything.
I also was partial to Charlie Whitehurst.
Defense the late and great Gaines Adams and Christian Wilkins.
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Re: Favorite player in Clemson history?
May 24, 2023, 1:06 PM
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Chansi and Artavis
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