Re: TNET: Clemson RB makes NFL decision

You stated the perfect case and also sound advice as how to every Tiger supporter should endeavor to express themselves with respect to the decisions of young people’s next steps in life.

Shipley, with superb support from his family, may have viewed him as having topped out as far as where college football would take him.

As for his overall Clemson experience, it is my understanding that he has already earned his degree. Furthermore, his business degree positions him to achieve financial security after he learns the nuances of his non-football career AFTER his football career has concluded.

As for Shipley’s immediate term NIL money decision (let’s assume ~ $250K had he stayed for another year in college) vs the worst case scenarios with respect to the NFL (he gets injured while training for the combine / on campus Pro Day and ends up on a NFL practice squad as his final stop in competitive football), the $250K is mere peanuts. For most of us (I’ll refer to myself here), $250K is a game changer as far as starting out in life. Shipley’s already banked NIL money is at least that much. The additional $250 from an additional year of CFB is no where nearly as meaningful to someone who already has $250K+ than it did for me when I had about $250 (two hundred & fifty dollars).

Shipley’s NFL experience, even if his entire time is on a practice squad (but I strongly believe that he will see game time in NFL games) will be far more valuable than another year of college FB. Simply broadening his résumé’s experience, with the inclusion of being a true professional athlete in America’s favorite sport, will,be valuable for starting his business career. Again, given the high likelihood that he’ll be on a non-practice squad NFL roster will also let him bank some more money while boosting his recognizability. Pretty good way to give him a big leg up on his first few business world jobs.

Being bright, well educated in a valuable field, hard working (undeniable attribute), competitive (another undeniable attribute), and (with the exception of outward displays of excitability during a game that requires high levels of emotion) commitment to whatever he undertakes (a tremendously valuable attribute), Shipley’s after football career success is nearly assured.

Who knows? Maybe Shipley will be a NFL star. Then his decision to go pro will be obvious to all.

Either way, as much as he will be missed on Clemson’s FB team, his decision to give the NFL a try is the correct decision.

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Jan 5, 2024, 2:16 AM

I wish the kid luck in his future career but his NFL dream will be dead by Labor Day 2024. The hype around this kid has fascinated. More hype than any player we’ve had on offense outside a QB since CJ Spiller. So much hype that even the kid is believing it. He’s a slow RB, with zero explosiveness, zero quickness, so sudden movements, who frequently goes down with arm tackles or because he runs so off balance the turf monster. He has zero vision, seriously how many times have you watched Shipley run directly in to the back of his own lineman? Against stronger opponents he was less than a three yard per carry guy and the bulk of his numbers came from beating on cupcakes or when games were decided? He had a couple good games but he’s a paper tiger. Beating up on a weak FSU or Furman doesn’t make you a future NFL star. He is a below average receiver, he puts the ball on the turf far to often, he has zero vision, unless there was a hole he was an at best 1-2 yard per carry guy. He was NEVER, and if you disagree you need to stop drinking the kool aid, a threat to take one to the house. Even if we were at the opponents 20?? He wasn’t a game breaker he was a serviceable running back who saw plenty of touches because our qb plays has been atrocious. Even in year three he was the worst pass blocker I’ve seen at RB here at Clemson in a long time. Yet he was given more leeway than any back I’ve ever seen under swinney. Ettiene was the greatest back in our history. Would have been even better if swinney didn’t remove him or limit him his freshman year because of his pass blocking? Shipley wasn’t the consummate tiger he was selfish. He had no problem calling out teammates but he didn’t hold himself to those same standards. The Shipley era at Clemson will be known as one of the worst offensive eras here at Clemson in over two decades. He played a huge role in that. Missed opportunities, missed blocks. Dropped game changing TDs or back breaking turnovers, he was symbolic of all of them. What I always found remarkable though was his lack of interest in the success of anyone on offense other than himself. Christian Wilkins would run down the sidelines and hug everyone to celebrate. Ettiene and Wayne Galman, just to mention a couple recent backs would stand on the sidelines encouraging teammates in the game to score and celebrate with them. Not Ship. Him leaving will open up the backfield and I guarantee open up our offense. I wish him the best of luck, this isn’t a day to be sad it’s a day to celebrate because the Ship we had to endure won’t be happening here anymore.

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