|
Replies: 39
| visibility 6951
|
Webmaster [∞]
TigerPulse: 100%
∞
Posts: 45332
Joined: 2012
|
TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
1
Apr 22, 2024, 11:50 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
National Champion [7416]
TigerPulse: 99%
42
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
9
9
Apr 22, 2024, 11:53 AM
|
|
This one hurts way more than Kissayi. I really believe Owens has a ton of potential.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [1625]
TigerPulse: 100%
31
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
2
Apr 22, 2024, 11:59 AM
|
|
.....a ton of potential.
Naw, too easy.
Seriously, I wish him well. While I'm sure coach Luke liked his size, he looked slow in the spring game.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [2041]
TigerPulse: 93%
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [78589]
TigerPulse: 100%
62
Posts: 29180
Joined: 2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solid Orange [1392]
TigerPulse: 100%
28
|
Agreed he had some of the most devastating blocks Ive
1
Apr 22, 2024, 1:19 PM
[ in reply to Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal ] |
|
Seen at the HS level. He struggles with weight and based on folks that know him, he didn’t really hit it hard enough to make a difference. Sounds like a little maturation is needed if he’s gonna be a stud like I thought he would be.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Day Hero [4529]
TigerPulse: 100%
36
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 1:23 PM
[ in reply to Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal ] |
|
Physically yes. It’s a matter of can he mature enough to play at the college level. Some of these kids can’t get a handle on juggling school, practice, film study, workouts, and leisure time. He is one of those immature guys that needed time. Hopefully he’ll get it together and find his way down the line and not turn into a Josh Belk type.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2903]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
5
5
Apr 22, 2024, 11:53 AM
|
|
Well, we never knew what we were missing really.
If he couldn't beat out our currently average-or-below linemen, I can't imagine it's a big loss.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clemson Conqueror [11364]
TigerPulse: 86%
46
Posts: 14538
Joined: 2004
|
the loss comes with the replacement.***
2
Apr 22, 2024, 11:54 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [2041]
TigerPulse: 93%
31
|
What?***
1
Apr 22, 2024, 12:12 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dynasty Maker [3376]
TigerPulse: 100%
34
|
Lets get out of the business of recruiting 350+ lineman out of high school***
6
6
Apr 22, 2024, 11:58 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [1625]
TigerPulse: 100%
31
|
Re: Lets get out of the business of recruiting 350+ lineman out of high school***
2
Apr 22, 2024, 12:02 PM
|
|
If you can bend and move well at 350+, AND you're willing to "buy in" to getting into football shape, you can develop nicely. If you can't, you probably won't.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solid Orange [1308]
TigerPulse: 100%
28
|
|
|
|
|
|
Varsity [142]
TigerPulse: 100%
11
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 12:01 PM
|
|
why would he work his butt off and transfer now, when playing time is almost a sure bet??????
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dynasty Maker [3376]
TigerPulse: 100%
34
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 12:21 PM
|
|
He was probably no better than our 10th OL. Meaningful playing time was far from a sure bet.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valley Protector [1464]
TigerPulse: 100%
29
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
1
Apr 22, 2024, 12:10 PM
|
|
Didn’t see this coming but rarely does a kid transfer when he knows he will be getting playing time. I believe In Luke and he will keep the cream of the crop and bring in the linemen we want and need in recruiting!! Go Tigers!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
110%er [3636]
TigerPulse: 100%
35
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
1
Apr 22, 2024, 12:19 PM
|
|
Let’s wait to hear his destination and how quickly that happens. That may clear up some questions.
|
|
|
|
|
|
CU Guru [1514]
TigerPulse: 93%
30
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
2
Apr 22, 2024, 12:20 PM
[ in reply to Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal ] |
|
I agree with the caveat that I have yet to see a Matt Luke coached OL play at Clemson. Therefore I cannot say I believe in him yet. I will say that I have high hopes just based on his ability to recruit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Day Hero [4392]
TigerPulse: 100%
36
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
4
Apr 22, 2024, 4:36 PM
|
|
I get what you are saying, but Matt Luke has done something no Clemson coach has ever done; coach first round O Line selections. Dude can coach and also understands what it's like to run a team. I already trust him as much as any other coach on the staff and more than several.
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-American [558]
TigerPulse: 70%
20
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 12:20 PM
|
|
Sad to see an Olineman with his size leave but I have faith in Coach Luke. If any coach can turn this current batch of tomato cans,who last year could barely pass block or blow people off the ball, into a serviceable unit it is Coach Luke.
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [5702]
TigerPulse: 98%
39
|
Sounds like Coach Luke had an honest conversation
4
Apr 22, 2024, 12:25 PM
|
|
Kid had potential, but he was 375 at the weigh-in last year and needed had to hit his target weight this spring to show progress.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clemson Sports Icon [55405]
TigerPulse: 100%
59
Posts: 16704
Joined: 2020
|
Re: Sounds like Coach Luke had an honest conversation
2
Apr 22, 2024, 12:45 PM
|
|
Exactly. Agree 100%. 6.6 at 375.. oline is all about leverage, hands, and agile footwork, and then you have to be smart. In high, he could just push on people and probably knock them over. I hate to lose anyone but I honestly believe another transfer would fit better.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dynasty Maker [3376]
TigerPulse: 100%
34
|
Re: Sounds like Coach Luke had an honest conversation
Apr 22, 2024, 12:57 PM
|
|
We'll probably just give the scholarship to Chapman Pendergrass.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [80703]
TigerPulse: 100%
62
Posts: 37320
Joined: 2003
|
It apparently is just hard for these players to accept that when they get to
3
Apr 22, 2024, 12:45 PM
|
|
this level, EVERYBODY is as good, or better than them. Thankfully, not all who are told they need to work hard and develop their bodies and skills take that as an invitation to transfer and try to find an easier path. If they did, every team would only have about 25 to 30 guys on it.
I can't speak for other schools, but I cannot recall a case where an ex-Clemson player went on to have greater success at another school. To me, that validates our coaches assessments, and our program philosophy of internal development of players, instead of trying to cherry pick other programs.
Now, there have been cases where programs have short term success via the Transfer Portal Potty. But, those programs literally have to re-invent themselves every year. (See Mike Norvell at the Criminoles, or Neon Deion at Colorado, although he hasn't really HAD the success there yet, only the turnover rate.) I much prefer Dabo's way of doing business over a bunch of one and doners.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dynasty Maker [3294]
TigerPulse: 100%
34
|
As Sturgill Simpson warned is.. "Life Ain't Fair and the World is Mean"***
2
Apr 22, 2024, 12:58 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orange Blooded [2440]
TigerPulse: 100%
32
|
|
|
|
|
|
CU Guru [1510]
TigerPulse: 100%
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [1990]
TigerPulse: 98%
31
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 12:59 PM
|
|
Probably not the size needed and if he couldn’t get some weight off to be a lineman that can go 70 to 90+ offensive plays per game. Hope he finds himself a fit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associate AD [1039]
TigerPulse: 100%
25
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 1:10 PM
|
|
He may have knowledge of some high quality highly rated tackles that are getting ready to commit and come play and understood that to mean limited opportunities in the very near future. Maybe a silent commit or two in the 5 star range? Pure speculation but wouldn’t be surprising with coach Luke and looking at the 247 offer list.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associate AD [1039]
TigerPulse: 100%
25
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
2
Apr 22, 2024, 1:12 PM
|
|
|
|
Nm
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-In [10807]
TigerPulse: 100%
45
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 1:14 PM
|
|
Nooo! Not Pancake!! I wanted to see this dude bang some pancake some kids.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [3047]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
2
Apr 22, 2024, 2:05 PM
|
|
Thought his nickname was "Flapjack" or "Pancake".... or was it "hambone"??
Don't know why... but I do have a good feeling, like others said, was having trouble being committed to the nutrition and maintaing his weight. Maybe he missed some accountability workouts now and again and Luke had a heart to heart with him that he wasn't going to see the field and decided to move on.
Happens all the time.... I wish him the best, and I'm sure he will find a good spot to land, and probably see the field. He has the physical tools to be great....
I'm a big boy... and I love the big guys. My nickname in the Army "Big Country".... and I used to pretend I was pulling on the bull horn of an 18-wheeler when I would self-proclaim myself as, "Big Country" with pride and joy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top TigerNet [28095]
TigerPulse: 100%
55
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
1
Apr 22, 2024, 2:37 PM
|
|
You ought to use that for your TNet handle - Big Country here, honk, honk!! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [3047]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 9:03 PM
|
|
Donskis.... You are a wise man.
I am not a wise man... I tried to figure out how to change my name to "Big Country" and couldn't figure it out. I might have to email DHood.
Message was edited by: bobbyb99®
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [1645]
TigerPulse: 100%
31
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 1:21 PM
|
|
Didn’t this guy commit, decommit, then recommit? Sounds like he was never All In if so
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redshirt [96]
TigerPulse: 92%
10
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 2:48 PM
|
|
sooo does this mean we now have 2 scholarships we could offer to peeps in the portal? Naturally, if the person is a good fit at thin position.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tiger Cub [13]
TigerPulse: 47%
2
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 5:15 PM
|
|
let’s keep processing these folks… what’s been missing recently at clemson…. He will be fine at many other colleges or he won’t…. The choice is his…
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valley Protector [1442]
TigerPulse: 89%
29
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 7:19 PM
|
|
Probably the exit interview after the spring game was not very favorable for him...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mascot [26]
TigerPulse: 61%
3
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 8:14 PM
|
|
Rewatched the spring game and he and Sewell are were the obvious weak links for both teams.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Orange Beast [6501]
TigerPulse: 100%
40
|
Re: TNET: Clemson lineman enters transfer portal
Apr 22, 2024, 8:41 PM
|
|
Hate that, I was really hoping/expecting big things from him in next year or 2
|
|
|
|
|
|
Replies: 39
| visibility 6951
|
|
|
50
