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Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
Dec 31, 2023, 6:46 PM
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First off, I think Cade will have a great year in 2024. I’m also very optimistic about our returning and Freshmen WR’s.
Dabo said he’s looking forward to seeing 7 returning offensive linemen next year. Being realistic, that group hasn’t been good for the past few years. Will it be the new line coach who teaches the existing group better footwork and technique? Or is the talent level just not there?
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:00 PM
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I’m less encouraged by having returning starters than I am with having a new O-Line coach who should be able to challenge, develop and maximize our unit, and hopefully, sign guys who can live large and take charge. We all will be amazed at the difference that makes in our program. Games are won and lost at the LOS. Never lose sight of that. Ugay won a NC with Buck Belou (sp) as their QB.
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
Dec 31, 2023, 7:18 PM
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Herchel Walker, Lindsey Scott and Scott Woerner were pretty helpful too!
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:05 PM
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Both. Talent not good. Coaching awful. When O. linemen are getting pancaked on run blocks..........that is an entire different category of suck.
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
Dec 31, 2023, 7:21 PM
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Agreed on both! Our OL play is weak and inconsistent. I hope Matt Luke does wonders for them as I am taking a wait and see view right now.
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
Dec 31, 2023, 7:25 PM
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Dabo said it was a strength before the season started? What happened? Dabo needs to go to UGA camp to see real talent and take Luke too!
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:07 PM
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I think the line will be better next year. Getting Tate back is huge. I think Miller takes a bigger step foward next year. Tate, Miller, and Leigh will be solid. We just need to find a serviceable center and one more guard.
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:09 PM
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Both. There is not a P5 Olinemen on the team. Now, maybe Coach Luke can coach them up a little, but he can’t coach talent.
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I am an OL nerd. Talent is there. There are
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:35 PM
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Multiple issues… Leigh is out of shape. Sadler is not strong enough yet. Miller’s footwork is poor and gets over extended. They all make middle school mistakes. ALL correctable. Not saying that Luke can do it, but what I see is that the talent is there.
Go Tigers!!!!
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Re: I am an OL nerd. Talent is there. There are
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Dec 31, 2023, 7:39 PM
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They will also have more time in the weight room.
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Dec 31, 2023, 9:03 PM
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Walker Parks is or was the best talent on the team last year and I don’t think he played a down. With Walker back in action that helps solidify things and with improved O line coaching I expect to see a better rushing attack.
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Re: Oline. Lack of talent or coaching?
Dec 31, 2023, 11:01 PM
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I think we have an awful QB and decent talent on the OL..
First and foremost, get Leigh in shape and for the love of god get Vincent bigger. He hasn't grown in size one inch since coming to Clemson. Interior wise...thank freaking god Will Putnam is gone because that dude just ain't good. Plain and simple.
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This hire needs to be a recruiting juggernaut.
Dec 31, 2023, 11:20 PM
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Anything less is a bust. That's what this hire was paid to do.
We will have an elite OL in three seasons.
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