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TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:29 PM
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Definitely a business decision that he rather regrets looking back I suppose...
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:32 PM
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but he would have been greatly denigrated if he had pulled up short to avoid contact. Danged if ya do, danged if ya don't.
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he was obviously forewarned.***
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Apr 21, 2025, 1:31 PM
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Shoulda gone for his legs, or just pushed him out of bounds
Apr 21, 2025, 3:26 PM
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By his own admission he was angry and looking for vengeance. That was an emotional mistake. Any cornerback worth a darn who sees a QB lowering his shoulder for a head-on tackle is going to hit that QB extra-extra-hard. Ponder gave him a rare gift.
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Re: Definitely a business decision that he rather regrets looking back I suppose...
Apr 21, 2025, 7:23 PM
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I was there too and remember "the point" vividly.
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Re: Definitely a business decision that he rather regrets looking back I suppose...
Apr 21, 2025, 8:09 PM
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Wasn't it after the ensuing TD when "We Will Rock You" was first played in DV?
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Don't go feeling sorry for him
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:41 PM
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Re: Don't go feeling sorry for him
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Apr 21, 2025, 1:21 PM
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Yes, talk about your "lovely parting gift."
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Re: Don't go feeling sorry for him
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Apr 21, 2025, 3:23 PM
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LOL. After 15 years I don't think this is a 'shock' admission (we've all seen that play 100x), but I do respect his candor on the impact it took on him and the mental aspect. Just like many of us, sometimes the better-half has the better [NFL] career.
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:44 PM
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McDaniel pointing at him and teeing him up for that hit was probably more enjoyable for me than it should've been.
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That was one of my favorite all time Clemson plays.***
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:45 PM
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:46 PM
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That's a shame.
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Understanding McDaniel had some reported issues off the field
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:50 PM
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I was surprised when McDaniel did not stick, start and star in the NFL.
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Re: Understanding McDaniel had some reported issues off the field
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Apr 21, 2025, 3:23 PM
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Same. He had that lurking like Sean Taylor quality. Big fella in the secondary that's pretty fast and hits like a LB. Surprised he didn't flourish in the NFL.
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:50 PM
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Not going to lie, probably one of the best father and son moments me and my dad shared. Got him tickets to the game for his birthday the hit was right in front of where our seats were, and we still talk about the hit to this day.
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I always thought he gave as much as he got on that hit. But yeah - don't lead
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:51 PM
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with your throwing shoulder.
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 12:53 PM
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One of my favorite in person games of all time. Hate the kid got hurt but man what a huge play and the valley was absolutely rocking.
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
Apr 21, 2025, 1:16 PM
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Watch McDaniel’s head on the replay. They would call that targeting today. I miss hard hitting football…
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Normally to say the ball carrier would be the one called for targeting would
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Apr 21, 2025, 2:19 PM
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Seem ridiculous except that it’s a Clemson player and there have been some ridiculous targeting calls against us over the years.
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Re: Normally to say the ball carrier would be the one called for targeting would
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Apr 21, 2025, 3:31 PM
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I meant the targeting call would have been against Ponder. McDaniel’s head snapped back on impact.
And yes, I know the rulz…
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
Apr 21, 2025, 1:37 PM
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He probably lays in bed thinking
" I could've just whiffed on that tackle and been forgiven " and still be playing in the NFL.
QB's , kickers , and punters are comical when forced to tackle.
I always get a kick out of a flying return man who only has to beat one of them in the open field to reach the end zone.
I'm rarely disappointed
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He was overrated as a QB. Got his bell rung on National TV.***
Apr 21, 2025, 1:56 PM
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
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Apr 21, 2025, 2:26 PM
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Well in the words of Happy Gilmore...."He shouldn't have been standing there!"
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I remember reading that D Mac sent Ponder flowers in the hospital
Apr 21, 2025, 4:32 PM
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as they knew each other a bit off the field. Absolutely one of my favorite stadium moments, and I had this as my wallpaper for the several years after…
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I bet his bell is still ringing.***
Apr 22, 2025, 5:33 AM
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Re: TNET: Former FSU QB says big hit against Clemson was career turning point
Apr 22, 2025, 8:14 AM
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Well I think he came out pretty good in the end, he pulled that smoke show wife of his!
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