Re: TNET: Clemson spring game performances answer big questions

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Apr 8, 2024, 8:29 PM

OneChristianGuy said:

Best runner was held out and the OL was divided up between the 2 teams...hard to know what that will look like in the fall..

No, not really. The individaul O line grades almost always translate directly to the fall. I counted at least 4 probable day one starters on the Orange O line including our bookend tackles of Leigh and B Miller. Linthicum at center to go with Marcus Tate and Harris Sewell at guard. The White O line was mostly back ups. To add insult to injury, the Orange also got to throw to Antonio Williams, Bryant Wesco, and Adam Randall. Guess who the starting WR's were for the White team? Tink Kelley, Hamp Earle, and Ronin Hanafin. The defenses were divided more evenly but the outcome was already decided by the coaches with the stacking of the Orange offense. White team had almost no chance to move the ball. And with all that said, the first team O lineman struggled most of the day. It really did not matter if they were blocking 1's or 2's and sometimes even 3's. Outside of the QB scrambles, the only significant rushing yards came late afer the outcome was decided and the White defense was wearing down. Mafah would not have fared much better on the Orange squad as run blocking was not good. They will need to work a miracle to run the ball on Georgia with this O line. Defense should keep the game close for a while but the "air raid" offense will need to hit another gear to have a chance.

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TNET: Clemson spring game performances answer big questions