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FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:48 PM
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:49 PM
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And he should. This is a crappy bowl!
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Commissioner [1253]
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Yes, he should!
Dec 7, 2014, 9:58 PM
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We need him MUCH MORE next year than this bowl game. But it would be nice to beat the Sooners.
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A smarter move would be to decline the invitation....***
Dec 8, 2014, 7:43 AM
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Team Captain [470]
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Would be a smart move.***
Dec 7, 2014, 7:50 PM
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Rock Defender [70]
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Re: Would be a smart move.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:11 PM
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Agree 100%. This is what needs to happen.
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:51 PM
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Very sad to hear this. I don't have the stomach to watch our offense without him.
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1st Rounder [645]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:17 PM
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Amen....
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Dynasty Maker [3433]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 8, 2014, 9:55 AM
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Stomach it so it won't be the last game he ever plays. Do you realize how risky it was to play him in the South Carolina game? You're really willing to risk his future so he can play in the Russell Athletic Bowl?
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Paw Warrior [4888]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:51 PM
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Seen this coming, like I said in another thread...I figured he was waiting to see what bowl it was first. Nor does want to risk taking anymore heat for playing him, we live in a sensitive country now and days. I just hope he plans on giving Shuessler the first team reps in the bowl practices.
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It Would Be Unfair to Entire Team to Play Stoudt in Bowl***
Dec 7, 2014, 7:59 PM
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Orange Immortal [64766]
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And the fans.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:01 PM
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Game Day Hero [4373]
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Ill take a loss to Oklahoma if it means Watson gets
Dec 7, 2014, 8:03 PM
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3 weeks head start on rehab and isnt exposed to further injury. We need hem to be 100 percent by next fall. Just put Nick behind center and lets see what happens. I seriously dont know if I can stomach another offensive series with cole taking snaps.
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Orange Immortal [66934]
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Letterman [261]
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Crappy bowl = DW not playing.... Excellent! ??***
Dec 7, 2014, 7:52 PM
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: Crappy bowl. comment
Dec 7, 2014, 11:47 PM
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I was there when we were thankful to even receive a bowl bid.
There will be a BUNCH of teams sitting home.
That's one more game we get to watch our Tigers!
GO TIGERS!!!
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Ring of Honor [21197]
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please don't pay attention to that idiot...
Dec 8, 2014, 1:10 AM
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He won't understand anyway.
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Orange Elite [5250]
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If you think this is a good bowl or game, good for you
Dec 8, 2014, 2:34 AM
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But I expect and know better and won't throw $ away to see it. If it is on TV and I am not int he middle of having a good time doing something else, I will sneak a peak. That is about all it is worth.
If it was Citrus or Orange Bowl against a top 20 team, I would lay all other business aside to watch.
If it was a playoff game, I would spend $ to travel and watch.
Just different standards for me than you. Sorry, but we are not as loaded with $ as you apparently.
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Ring of Honor [21197]
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Re: I never said I thought it was a good bowl game...
Dec 8, 2014, 5:20 PM
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And I certainly never brought up money...those are both all you.
Just because you can't afford to go and are unhappy with the way it worked out...you plan on not supporting the Tigers and possibly not even watching. Got it. You are correct about one thing, we certainly have different standards.
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Yes we do.***
Dec 8, 2014, 6:14 PM
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Ring of Honor [21197]
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I'm not going...but I will be watching and cheering on the
Dec 8, 2014, 8:58 PM
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Tigers...you obviously continue to miss the point. Ignorance is bliss I suppose. SMH.
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Orange Elite [5250]
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We will all be cheering them on...
Dec 8, 2014, 9:27 PM
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No matter how much of a dissappointment this bowl game is.
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Ring of Honor [21197]
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Re: Actually no, "we" won't...I will, most will...
Dec 8, 2014, 11:02 PM
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But you, let me see if I can refresh your memory:
"If it is on TV and I am not int he middle of having a good time doing something else, I will sneak a peak. That is about all it is worth."
In your defense, while it was more in condescending sarcasm, I said to ignore you...and I haven't followed my own advice. Let me do that now...*click*
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Scout Team [162]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:54 PM
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I think it all is on #4. If he is dead set on playing in the bowl game then I think Dabo let's him play. This kid won't back down. The surgery would be best now in my opinion. Just don't think Watson will see it that way and plead his case to play the bowl game.
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All-Conference [411]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:54 PM
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not upset about this at all. however, Nick better be the one taking snaps. I don't know if I can handle watching Cole throw the game away like we've all seen him do.
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Orange Blooded [2275]
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..yes, put Shoolerser in and give him a chance....
Dec 7, 2014, 7:56 PM
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..that's about the only hope we have...
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Letterman [283]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:54 PM
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Take the money and run. Get DW Healthy.
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Orange Blooded [3311]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:55 PM
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Cole gets his last hoorah after all!
Bad news for winning a bowl, but great news that DW will be ready to go for the summer. Hopefully he puts on a few pounds.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 8, 2014, 6:06 PM
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Unbelievable that they would consider playing Stoudt.
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Head Coach [787]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:55 PM
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Ouch! But it does make sense--really doesn't matter where we wind up in the polls when we're not in the top 10 but hate to see what our offense will look like in the bowl game.
However, the Tigers are on the way UP!!
Good luck to Deshaun on the surgery and to the rest of the team for the bowl! You've made us proud!
Go Tigers!!
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All-In [10340]
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This is the right thing to do for the 2015 season.***
Dec 7, 2014, 7:56 PM
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Rock Defender [63]
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Do it now
Dec 7, 2014, 7:56 PM
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No need in risking it further
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Game Day Hero [4542]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:58 PM
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Good decision Dabo. Next season we have a chance to be a play off contender. Get ole boy healed up and ready to go. No use holding him for this bowl. Citrus made a dumb decision
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Rock Defender [70]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:16 PM
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Bet stadium is half full at best.
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Paw Warrior [4888]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 7:59 PM
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I hope Gallman and Dye are ready to have about 25 carries a piece. OK is in the same situation with a backup QB, both teams could end up with 50 carries in this one.
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 9, 2014, 6:16 AM
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The Sooners like our Tigers gave up about half as many rushing yards than the Gamecocks did this season. I hope you're right, but won't be as easy to run the ball on the Sooners. Their pass defense is not terrible either. Sure hope we have another option other than Stoudt.
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Varsity [134]
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Thanks for telling us this before I bought a ticket and got
Dec 7, 2014, 8:00 PM
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a room.
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Head Coach [751]
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Re: Thanks for telling us this before I bought a ticket and got
Dec 7, 2014, 8:09 PM
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Agree with you, money is too hard to come by so wasting it on this trip makes no sense. I've seen all the pick sixes I can handle this year, anyway.
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Solid Orange [1335]
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^^Two coots or may as well be^^ ^^Negativity sucks^^***
Dec 7, 2014, 10:46 PM
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Rival Killer [2865]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:00 PM
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Can Tucker Israel or Kelly Bryant come in and play. It would give them a chance to see where they are and it couldn't hurt. I know they can't but it would be nice. They would have already graduated from high school at this point. Go Tigers beat the Sooners and lets move on to next year where we will have more than 1 QB on the roster.
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Orange Immortal [62241]
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Best for Watson, best for next season, but baaaaad for bowl.
Dec 7, 2014, 8:00 PM
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We may not score a point.
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CU Guru [1270]
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Get him Healthy COACH!!
Dec 7, 2014, 8:02 PM
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All in with that Coach!!!!! Not that I have a vote, but if I did I vote YES!!
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [98674]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:02 PM
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I'm sure the sooners are praying for him.
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Dynasty Maker [3318]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:03 PM
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Would be a smart move but we do not a qb ... not going to watch!
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Letterman [268]
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PLEASE GOD LET HIM HAVE THE SURGERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dec 7, 2014, 8:04 PM
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This is not a tough decision Dabo. Don't Dabo this one.
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Dynasty Maker [3262]
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if that's the case, just run the wildcat over & over.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:07 PM
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Re: if that's the case, just run the wildcat over & over.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:11 PM
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FINE BY ME...SOME OF THE COMMENTS THAT I READ ABOUT COLE STOUDT WERE DOWNRIGHT SICKENING...AND EMBARASSING....HOPE HE GOES OUT HEALTHY AND A STAR...SHAKING MY HEAD...SHAME ON YOU...YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE...I'M TEMPTED TO LET A.D. AND IPTAY PEOPLE KNOW YOU ARE...SICKENING
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Orange Blooded [2189]
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Re: if that's the case, just run the wildcat over & over.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:20 PM
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Mmmmmmm...a breath of fresh air...thank you
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Re: if that's the case, just run the wildcat over & over.***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:24 PM
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You mean opinions aren't allowed unless you agree with them?? Wow...you do realize the today is December 7th and a lot of men died defending the right of free "uncensored" speech....
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CU Guru [1701]
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I agree with you but the whole I'll tell on you thing makes you look like a child
Dec 7, 2014, 11:50 PM
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No one here or on iptay is going to give a ##### over someone saying cole stoudt isn't good on the Internet. I agree that it's annoying the people that bash him 24/7 and go on about how they're not going to the game like 1-2 seats matters but you went a little overboard there.
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Very poor CU fan attendance will be result
Dec 7, 2014, 8:09 PM
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This is not a good move by RAB. Sorry, but you don't deserve Clemson.
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Paw Warrior [4888]
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Re: Very poor CU fan attendance will be result
Dec 7, 2014, 8:20 PM
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Well I mean its still in Orlando, still got Universal Studios and Disney World for a primary if they want to make the game secondary 
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Orange Elite [5250]
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we just did 4 days there, so we are done with that...***
Dec 8, 2014, 2:28 AM
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Tiger Cub [10]
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Re: Very poor CU fan attendance will be result
Dec 7, 2014, 8:27 PM
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I thought about attending, but I'll stay home. At least at home I can turn it off with Cole starting. Feel sorry for Cole, but I can't take him anymore.
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National Champion [7712]
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but we should have 100 % attendance when we play in
Dec 7, 2014, 1:28 PM
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the 4 team playoff in 2 years b/c we have a fully healthy DW and not a DW with two ACL surgeries and limited to pocket role only. Get him his surgery now...he's still a true freshman. this isn't the biggest bowl he'll get a chance to play in... so it sucks not to have him but you don't want to be in a situation where first off he's not 100% in all his skills, and he ends up either blowing out his other ACL b/c of the stress or screwing up his confidence over a trying to save his legs.
good move if they do decided to do this. Heres to you Cole. What you got man, its your last hoo-rah...prove us all wrong and flip everybody off after you throw 3 TD's and role up 350 yds of offense. I for one would love to see it.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: but we should have 100 % attendance when we play in
Dec 8, 2014, 6:18 PM
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And I would love to be able to flap my arms and fly, but it's not going
to happen. And, Cole Stoudt is not a Division-1 caliber quarterback.
It is what it is. Face it. Why not give Schleussler a shot, with the guy
from Stanford as back-up?? It couldn't get any worse than with Cole. What
about this does the staff not understand?
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CU Guru [1788]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 7, 2014, 8:21 PM
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Not a bad decision...this bowl means nothing
I'd rather have DW4 ready to go for next year
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All-TigerNet [12666]
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That decison has already been made. Translation:
Dec 7, 2014, 8:26 PM
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Oklahoma, though unranked, will kill our quarterback. We were hoping to play Missouri on New Years Day. They were a more doable opponent and it was a more prestigious bowl time and slot. As it is, we are in a no-name bowl, on a no-name date, playing an unranked opponent that we will not beat. We are not going to risk Watson against that team for that bowl. He is going to go ahead with surgery and we have an excuse for losing the bowl already. Our athletic director has is mouth full of twinkies when a lot of the side talk and bowl positioning was going on.
The win over South Carolina was fun and we will continue to enjoy it, but out bowl is over as of today, the same day we got the invite. Had I not told the world the situation immediately following the South Carolina game, we could have perhaps fooled them again, but I got the runs of the mouth and now everyone knows everything about the situation.
He will be healthy next August and we will improve on our 2014 season of 9-4. We will shoot for the ACC Atlantic, a second straight win over Scar, an ACC Championship and perhaps an Orange Bowl Berth.
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Clemson Icon [24892]
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Clemson81to85 posts the fgf talking points
Dec 7, 2014, 8:32 PM
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Tell 'em coot
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Rival Killer [2833]
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Re: That decison has already been made. Translation:
Dec 7, 2014, 8:44 PM
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A team we will not beat?? Are you kidding me?? You probably said the same thing when we were preparing for LSU and OSU. Good grief! I'm about to stay away from TNet...unbelievable!
You have got to be a coot...no true Clemson fan would talk this way. Please, keep the I just being realistic junk to yourself. nm.
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Associate AD [819]
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Not surprised at all by this move...
Dec 7, 2014, 8:29 PM
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Good choice by Dabo and Watson. They played with fire once. Get Watson ready for next year and hope Stoudt has a solid game left in him.
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110%er [3989]
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thank the lord. I was really worried about dabo
Dec 7, 2014, 8:30 PM
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Turns out it was all about trying to procure the best bowl scenario. Makes sense now.
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Orange Blooded [2594]
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so your saying you dont want to win?
Dec 7, 2014, 8:32 PM
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If stout starters we lose. No doubt in my mind. Use nick or just come out and say you don't care to win. Honestly stout couldn't move the ball against GSU. Figure it out . Remember the hype video? We win.
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110%er [3989]
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you think he should play????***
Dec 7, 2014, 8:35 PM
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Trainer [36]
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Prepare me before I order bowl tickets! !
Dec 7, 2014, 8:42 PM
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Dabo, completely understand not playing Watson for the bowl game, but have enough respect for us as fans to let us know now before I order my bowl tickets and waste money on watching Stoudt embarrass the team and the Clemson family. We all know what will happen if Stoudt plays, and I sure as crap would rather watch tthe loss on my own tv than to drop a grand on a trip to Orlando. If we start Nick that will be twice as smart as starting Stoudt. It will be as bad as the WV loss a few years ago if not. Just saying
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110%er [3939]
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If you can't afford it, then don't go.
Dec 7, 2014, 9:43 PM
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It really isn't about you...or your money, or lack there of.
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Varsity [100]
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Re: so your saying you dont want to win?
Dec 7, 2014, 9:44 PM
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This meaningless game at the end of a lackluster season? No I don't if i means injuring Watson further.
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Varsity [228]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney
Dec 7, 2014, 8:37 PM
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Just as long as I don't have to hear number 18 had a really great practice and is ready to lead us to a win. We have enough time to develop other options.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney
Dec 8, 2014, 6:27 PM
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We do have 2 other QB's on the team. Stoudt is simply way in over
his head. For god sakes prepare the two other guys. Cole is done.
Period. Totally unfair to the entire team to continue playing him.
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Legend [6768]
TigerPulse: 100%
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No Need To Go to the Bowl if DW is out
Dec 7, 2014, 8:38 PM
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I live in Savannah and don;t get to attend a lot of bowls and I can barely watch Cole Stoudt on TV and won't waste the money on watch The Statue of Cole Stoudt against an 8-4 Oklahoma Game
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Solid Orange [1335]
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^^not a true Clemson fan^^***
Dec 7, 2014, 10:53 PM
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All-Conference [405]
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Directors of Russell athletic bowl having heart failure
Dec 7, 2014, 8:55 PM
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There went ticket sales.
I cannot go down there thinking that cole is gonna play. I ain't mad at the boy....I just personally can't do it.
And I bet ya the bowl committee is on pins and needles at the moment as this story unfolds
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CU Guru [1052]
TigerPulse: 100%
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Re: Directors of Russell athletic bowl having heart failure
Dec 7, 2014, 9:36 PM
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How about go and support all the Tigers. If there is a helmet with the PAW on the side of it in the game, I want to be there. I have paid a lot money to go see games I didn't expect to win. Regardless of the outcome, it was nice to be able to be a part of it all. Cheers or words of encouragement, our Tigers deserve both from their fans.
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Commissioner [992]
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Re: we have
Dec 7, 2014, 10:04 PM
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3 weeks to get #2 and #3 QBs ready for the game. Plus if we can run the ball, we have a chance.
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Starter [351]
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Clemson Conqueror [11674]
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Re: Directors of Russell athletic bowl having heart failure
Dec 8, 2014, 4:01 PM
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DW, get the surgery asap. Would still like to see a big performance from our defense and just enough from the O and special teams to pull one out. A victory over one of the best programs in the country always helps recruiting. It certainly can't hurt.
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Oklahoma is not one of the best this year! Sorry...***
Dec 8, 2014, 6:18 PM
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Letterman [261]
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Re: Directors of Russell athletic bowl having heart failure
Dec 8, 2014, 6:31 PM
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Fine. But give our other two QB's a shot. Cole, bless him, is simply
not a D-1 caliber QB. Why continue to insist on inflicting him on
the team and fans?
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CU Medallion [19714]
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Thanks for the heads-up. I will bet heavy on OK !!!
Dec 7, 2014, 10:04 PM
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No offense fellow Tigers and no offense to our team ... no doubt, this is a long term decision and the decision should be up to Deshaun with Dabo taking full responsibility and ownership of Deshaun's decision withe the press. That said, Coach V and our fan base will be having a long day of watching bubble screens, INT's and 3 and outs.
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Solid Orange [1335]
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^^Love the support^^***
Dec 7, 2014, 10:54 PM
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Letterman [261]
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Re: Thanks for the heads-up. I will bet heavy on OK !!!
Dec 8, 2014, 6:37 PM
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The decision should be up to the coaches and medical staff and not a
young player. Get DW the surgery, move our other two QB's up,
and relegate Cole to 3rd string. This is big-boy football, and reality
should prevail.
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Game Day Hero [4301]
TigerPulse: 100%
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catch 22 here...
Dec 8, 2014, 12:59 AM
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Know alot of us would rather have DW play b/c he gives us the best chance offensively to beat OU and pick up our 4th straight 10-win season. However, I also see how the staff would rather go ahead and get him physcially ready for next year to prevent him getting hurt worse and not having him back in time for the start of next year, especially since the QB depth chart beyond DW and Schuessler for next year is a jr. walk-on who hasn't played a snap (McCaskill) and two true freshmen (Bryant and Israel).
Whatever the coaching staff decides, I'm still gonna be rooting for our Tigers on Dec. 29th to beat the Sooners and give us something to build on in the spring and summer for 2015. GO TIGERS!!!
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All-Conference [405]
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Whatever is best for DW
Dec 8, 2014, 7:12 AM
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Is the right thing to do
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Member [26]
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Does anyone else think that Dabo
Dec 8, 2014, 9:06 AM
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was always planning to have DW get surgery before the bowl game? I've always been a big fan of Dabo, but this seems a bit suspicious. It seems as though he was keeping alive the chance that DW would play in order to secure a better bowl. Once the bowl was selected he could go ahead and have DW get surgery.
It just didn't add up that he would have DW walk around on a torn acl for another month, then play in a bowl game. This would also add an entire month to the timeline for recovery, for an injury that many have said takes a whole year to fully recover from.
The whole think just seems very shortsighted, and not in Dabo's typical MO.
Again, I've always been a big fan of Dabo, and maybe I'm just being cynical here. But just my two cents...
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Trainer [40]
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Re: Does anyone else think that Dabo
Dec 8, 2014, 9:15 AM
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I'm with you on this. I had this suspicion in the back of my mind when he first announced DW would play in the bowl, but now that we are picked for our bowl and he is backpedalling on it, it is starting to look that way.
It's actually a brilliant move by Dabo, whether it worked or not.
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CU Guru [1150]
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You're not being cynical***
Dec 8, 2014, 9:15 AM
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Your analysis is correct. Makes perfect sense. I'm ok with him doing it
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Orange Blooded [2565]
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I say get the surgery now and be ready for '15!
Dec 8, 2014, 9:10 AM
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This bowl game is great and the Tigers should prepare and play to win. All the D has to do is hold OU to 0 pts.
What this bowl really does is provides an extra "spring" camp as the Tigers prepare for next year. Get the freshman ready for the spring and make sure DW is ready to go for summer drills and fall camp.
Nothing will be gained by playing DW in Orlando....the RISKS far outweigh the rewards.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: I say get the surgery now and be ready for '15!
Dec 8, 2014, 6:43 PM
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Agreed. Just don't start with the line that Stoudt "gives us the best chance to win.
Play the other guys. That will at least give us a chance to win.
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Dynasty Maker [3433]
TigerPulse: 91%
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Are there people seriously suggesting Watson should play?
Dec 8, 2014, 10:01 AM
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Have you guys been eating paint chips or something? We played with fire once and luckily didn't get burned. It would be nice to win this bowl game, but not at the risk of losing arguably the most talented quarterback to ever put on a Clemson jersey.
Watson's a freshman, and this is the Russell Athletic Bowl. Even though it's the same system, we have a new situation going on with our offense. We'll need the team to be in tact during the summer sessions to come out and play our best. To risk Watson's health again would be a giant mistake.
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Freshman [7]
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Bowl Game and status of DW
Dec 8, 2014, 10:01 AM
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As for the bowl game, i could care less who starts, I bleed orange through my veins and will still watch the game and pull for a W. And those who say this game means nothing, it means a 10 win season and that is impressive considering we were picked to win 8 games tops this season. I hope we can pull it out against Venables former squad and show the Tigers belong. If we finish in top 15 on the year than we have a good inside track for next season. I think Dabo should go ahead and have DW get the surgery the championship is out of reach for this season but can have a good shot for next season and he would give us a good shot at giving us a Heisman at Clemson....People wake up, have you seen Friday Night Lights I would rather not have a Booby Miles for a QB and would rather have a title again.
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1st Rounder [601]
TigerPulse: 90%
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He absolutely needs the surgery NOW
Dec 8, 2014, 10:47 AM
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After the ACL reconstructive surgery has taken place, it's been shown that patients almost always have arthritis appear in the knee 10-15 years later. If he continues to play on the knee without surgery, it could cause even more problems down the road and cut his bright future short. This is one game versus a young man's entire career. Get the surgery now.
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Orange Elite [5304]
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Re: FB Update: Swinney says Watson may have ACL surgery and miss bowl
Dec 8, 2014, 11:00 AM
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Had a feeling this might end up the case if we didn't get an OB chance. Get well Watson...we'll look forward to seeing the phenom in action next year!!! Go Tigers...beat the Sooners!!
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Game Changer [1661]
TigerPulse: 93%
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The smart thing is for DW to have his surgery ASAP and miss
Dec 8, 2014, 11:15 AM
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the bowl. From the standpoint the coaches are responsible for players over these issues Dabo needs to get him in surgery and hold him from the bowl. Torn ACL/surgery > bowl game.
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Starter [374]
TigerPulse: 76%
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Re-recruit Chad Kelly
Dec 10, 2014, 9:34 AM
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I ain't driving down to Orlando to watchd Cold Beer Cole Stoudt put up points for the Sooners
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