Friday Email Bag

by Mickey Plyler - Radio Host - Fri Jan 30 09:54:22 GMT-04:00 2015

Friday Email Bag

Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please email me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.

Mickey: Clearly our success and hopes for the big year in 2015 rest clearly on the shoulders of Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson
Fr. Quarterback
#4 6-3, 204
Gainesville, GA
View Full Profile for the most part. Assuming you agree with that, it would be most interesting to have knowledgeable answers to some questions regarding D and his recovery from surgery, training, etc.

These questions would need to be answered by professionals in sports

medicine, body development, etc.

1. For a guy of his height and body mass index, what would an ideal weight be for him (as a football player) to carry without impacting his mobility or speed in a major way?

2. What can be done to his body build to lessen the change of injuries this coming year?. An example might be to wear a knee brace on the recovering knee.

3. In his training, is it possible to add mass in one area over another and how is that done? Does this muscle development prevent injuries?

4. During his rehab between now and Fall practice, is it reasonable to assume that with hard work on his part, he will be ready for said practice and able to go somewhat near full speed and effort on his part?

I would suggest you have this as a program on your radio show and would you please let me know so I can be sure and listen. I'm looking for a big, big year and truly believe we CAN go all the way assuming Deshaun is healthy. I recognize there are many other factors but this is the major one in my mind.

Thanks.

James

James,

You can rest easy knowing Clemson's strength and conditioning, medical, training, and nutrition staffs have their full attention on Watson. They have a plan in place for every student-athlete and Watson gets their full attention. I will try to have a specialist on to answer the details of your questions. Thanks.

Mickey

As frustrating as it's been to watch/follow basketball games so far this year, the fact of the matter is that the team is on the right side of .500 with 10 games left in the regular season. The NCAAs is off the table barring a miracle in the ACC tourney but a NIT/CBI bid is in reach. If Coach Brownell & Co. can navigate the remaining schedule and stay on the right side of .500, what do you think their chances are for a postseason bid and how important do you think the extra games/practice time will be in building some momentum for the next couple years? (especially with the upcoming season of having to play away from campus all year)

Derrick

Derrick,

At this point I think the NIT is well within reach for this team. It is a shame they lost those three non-conference games early or this team's RPI might would have them in the conversation for the NCAA tournament. This team is playing well as the energy and confidence has grown.

Mickey,

For those old timers like me, a non-conference game against North Carolina would be a great way to revive what was one of the best rivalries of the 70's and 80's. I remember the great games, the trips to beautiful Chapel Hill and the great players. Ask Jeff Davis about his games with Lawrence Taylor, ask Jim Stucky, Jeff Bryant, Obid Ariri and the great linemen that Clemson got out of North Carolina like the Bostics, the Phillips, Jeff Kinney and on and on and they will you what a special game it was with the Tar Heels each year.

Would you rather play Georgia State, Wofford, South Carolina State or North Carolina? Well, maybe South Carolina State because we can watch their band at halftime but playing North Carolina would be reviving a great tradition and a great event each year like it was back in day.

Andy

Andy,

Like you, I grew up watching Clemson beat some good North Carolina teams. I like the trip to Chapel Hill and wouldn't mind a neutral site visit to Charlotte occasionally. It would feel strange playing a non-conference game against a conference opponent but I do like playing UNC.

Mickey,

I saw today where UNC and Wake are playing a non-conference home and home. It’s an interesting concept for team trying to get more Power 5 games. Not really worried about UNC and Wake ever meeting in the ACC championship game, but if others follow suit, something like that could happen. It was considered a fluke when it happened with Clemson and Va Tech, but with this concept, you could see more of that. I wonder if others will get that creative or have to get that creative to get the games they need. Interesting to follow over time.

Stuart

Stuart,

I agree. I think Clemson will stay the course with non-conference games with powers like Auburn, Texas A&M and Notre Dame but others may be thinking more locally. Selling tickets is a key for schools like Wake and North Carolina. I wonder if this will open the door for other schools in other conferences to play non-conference conference games.

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