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Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
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Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
Jan 10, 2023, 2:14 PM
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2018 OL was great by Clemson's standards, but those guys were just serviceable rotation pieces compared to what UGA is currently fielding.
The moment I knew Kirby was changing UGA's program was in 2017 when he landed Mays and Salyer despite all other school's best efforts. Kirby laid down a marker that their program would make a huge, athletic OL the cornerstone and would not be denied on those guys on the recruiting trail.
Clemson has never been able to achieve that on OL.
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Style of play/offense? Doesn't that matter to OLine and
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Jan 10, 2023, 2:19 PM
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running backs?
Clemson should be getting the wide receivers, but clearly some mistakes have been made in that department lately.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
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Jan 10, 2023, 2:30 PM
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Was Mitch Hyatt on 2018 team? If so, he may.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
Jan 10, 2023, 3:07 PM
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Mitch Hyatt was far more than just a serviceable / rotational player.
He was arguably the greatest LT to ever play for Clemson.
Two time Jacob’s Blocking Trophy winner.
Pretty much never needed any extra help (I.e., RB) when pass blocking.
He was darn near perfect for us in our pass-first offense.
Whether or not he would start for UGA’s run-heavy offense? Who knows? Who cares?
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Yet he couldn't even get drafted.
Jan 10, 2023, 3:14 PM
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SAD!
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
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Jan 10, 2023, 2:37 PM
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There is a pretty large discrepancy in the talent/quality of OL of Clemson versus UGA/Bama/OSU. Any layman could see that. The NFL seems to think so as well. The bummer is I was hoping that our OL recruiting would get elevated after 2018 when we were at the pinnacle. So much for hoping. If you want to watch an elite OL play, watch the Philly Eagles. I know they are pros, but that is what a great OL looks like.
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The answer is no.....
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Jan 10, 2023, 2:40 PM
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Also, BAMA/UGA carry more OL in their prospective rooms. When you normally carry only ± 15...and several do not pan out (which happens ALOT for OL) or you have a few unanticipated injuries, you are screwed. Look at how many times our starters had to play basically the entire game with basically no sub help. Obviously, our coaches don't trust kids behind the starters...some who have been on campus now going on three years. Having an extra 2-3 in that room gives you a better statistical chance of hitting on enough to give yourself the quality depth needed to compete against elite teams.
No reason why the OL can't be elite at a program like Clemson. None.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
Jan 10, 2023, 3:10 PM
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Also, Mr. Cotton, neither has any other school in America been able to assemble such a wealth of fabulous OL players as Kirby.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
Jan 10, 2023, 3:16 PM
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My question is why hasn’t the O Line developed more, especially since winning 2 National Championships? It appears Austin is looking to bring in bigger guys, which is really needed. Hoping that he can and will coach and develop them better than has been the case in previous years. I’ve never understood why the O line hasn’t seemed to be as much of a priority. Very fortunate that Cade didn’t have a serious injury in the Orange Bowl.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
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Jan 10, 2023, 3:22 PM
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We are actually recruiting better there the past several years...just wish we had more numbers there. Would rather use a scholly on another 4* type of OL than giving it to a kid that has no business being on scholly at a place like Clemson. Thats harsh, but 85 is already a very low number, and if your goal is to compete against the best and have comparable OL....you have to be more judicious. It all goes back to roster management and statistical probabilities.
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None, including Hyatt, would have started for Bama
Jan 10, 2023, 3:17 PM
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in 2018. Yet somehow...
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Re: None, including Hyatt, would have started for Bama
Jan 10, 2023, 3:19 PM
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Yeah, because we had the first round draft pick for a quarterback.
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Re: Would any of Clemson's 2018 OL start over UGA's current OL?
Jan 10, 2023, 3:23 PM
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Georgia has long been known for recruiting big road-grading O-lineman - and the NFL-ready running backs that run behind them.
Our reputation is more about finesse and scheme.
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