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Football Update: Mackensie Alexander update
Jul 16, 2013, 12:06 PM
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Orange Blooded [2455]
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Awesome news. I hope he puts some pressure on the starters
Jul 16, 2013, 12:10 PM
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Having someone come in and jockey for their spot may be just the kick in the tail they need to work harder.
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Orange Blooded [2507]
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The entire secondary except for Blanks is up for grabs
Jul 16, 2013, 12:14 PM
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Smith seems to have a good hold on the SS spot but if Kearse shows out that may not be as secure as he hopes. Also we can't for get about Ronald Geo. He came in highly rated and I heard he was very consistent during his RS year and that he could push for PT in the safety position.
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Re: The entire secondary except for Blanks is up for grabs
Jul 16, 2013, 12:34 PM
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I would think w a new position coach all the spots are up for grabs. even Blanks though I wouldn't expect him to have an issue
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Orange Blooded [2507]
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The FS spot is all but his in all honesty
Jul 16, 2013, 12:38 PM
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I've heard his cemented himself back there and has helped raise not only the talent but the demeanor of the secondary. I think of it kind of like when we had DMac back there a number of years ago. Knowing that you have a ball hawking safety at your back who is also a leader helps the confidence of the corners
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Re: Football Update: Mackensie Alexander update
Jul 16, 2013, 12:19 PM
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Trying not to get too excited about all this good news. I'd like to predict a 41-0 beat down of the dogs right now.
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A few Pick-6s would certainly help.***
Jul 16, 2013, 12:23 PM
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Re: A few Pick-6s would certainly help.***
Jul 16, 2013, 12:30 PM
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I would love to see our corners be able to do to Georgia was FSU's corners did to Sammy last year so our front can make Gurley a non factor.
I'm having visions of lots of stalled bulldog drives. 
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Re: A few Pick-6s would certainly help.***
Jul 16, 2013, 6:51 PM
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If our secondary can make a solid statement against thuga with a dang good QB. That will force OC's to scrape their offensive plans they already plan to run against us, I do believe.
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This is what we need more of on this team
Jul 16, 2013, 12:39 PM
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I'm not talking about the fact that he's a 5 star recruit. I'm talking about the kid's work ethic. He's hungry. He WANTS that starting job, and he's putting in the work to get it. Hanging out with older players, watching film, challenging himself by covering our best wide-outs. That's a heck of a work ethic. Every other player on the team should be like this kid.
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Should make our WRs better too.***
Jul 16, 2013, 12:52 PM
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Re: This is what we need more of on this team
Jul 16, 2013, 7:03 PM
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I'm sure our guys are doing the very best with the talent level each of them have. I believe that the slacking days are over under Dabo's rule. Personally I feel that the Clemson Tigers are lucky that Dabo was at the right place at the right time. We have a winner in Dabo!!!
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Re: This is what we need more of on this team
Jul 17, 2013, 9:28 AM
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I bet he's not the only one doing everything he can to improve. I think we have a bunch of guys that just bust it everyday on the field, the weight room, film study, even academics. Those that aren't simply won't be on the field because... Wait for it... WE TOO DEEP!!!
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Please Hunker Down Defensive Backs.
Jul 16, 2013, 12:55 PM
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Breeland and Blanks need to be the rock or the anvil
of that defensive backfield. Robinson got burned a lot
and didn't tackle well last year and I'm hoping we can
see a complete positive turnaround with him. Everyone
else in the defensive backfield is a very strong
supporting player/cast and have the chance to be more.
But Breeland and Blanks, I think, can and need to
set that tone for the DB's this season.
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Never say "HUNKER DOWN" when we have UGA upcoming***
Jul 16, 2013, 1:03 PM
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Re: Never say "HUNKER DOWN" when we have UGA upcoming***
Jul 16, 2013, 1:05 PM
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Ain't it harder to hump a bent leg?
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You might want to google that...***
Jul 16, 2013, 2:48 PM
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I Googled ------
Jul 16, 2013, 4:45 PM
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I just want our DB's to get ready, hold firm,
and not get caught looking at Gurley, and Marshall,
eventhough they must help bring them down as well,
but because Murry can throw it and light it up if
there is time to do so. None of that other stuff. LOL
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I would like to see our starting four be
Jul 16, 2013, 1:35 PM
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Blanks and Smith at safety. I heard Smith is possibly the hardest hitter on the team and is like a heat seeking missle on tackles. Then I would hope we start Breeland and (eventually) Alexander at corner. If Jayron puts a little more weight on, I would like him or Steward at the nickel/SAM spot. I think that lineup would be a VAST improvement, even though they probably will suffer some growing pains.
I think our defense will be WAY WAY WAY better this season.
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Re: Football Update: Mackensie Alexander update
Jul 16, 2013, 2:52 PM
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If he can even come close to covering Watkins or Bryant, he needs to start. I haven't seen anyone cover those two guys yet.
Re-watching the Spring Game - those 2 guys are men among boys IMO.
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He'll be starting by mid season at the latest
Jul 16, 2013, 2:52 PM
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but in all honesty if he's starting by game one then that's A okay with me.
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Re: Football Update: Mackensie Alexander update
Jul 16, 2013, 3:48 PM
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TCI already reported this.
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Orange Blooded [2481]
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Good to hear...but,was expected!***
Jul 16, 2013, 6:23 PM
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Orange Blooded [2394]
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I liked this kid the moment I saw him open his mouth and
Jul 16, 2013, 6:46 PM
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start telling things like it is right after choosing Clemson. He can be a special player.
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Re: I liked this kid the moment I saw him open his mouth and
Jul 16, 2013, 9:54 PM
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Alex is a tremendous tackler for a corner. I hope he will be the starter at least by the Georgia Tech game. I can envision him coming up and "laying the wood" on their quarterback or halfback.
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We need him starting UGA game - coach him up Venables***
Jul 23, 2013, 11:33 PM
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