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TNET: Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Apr 10, 2021, 8:01 AM
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Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Someone inside the Clemson football program told me earlier this week that wide receiver Ajou Ajou is one of the more personable players he’s ever met, and that the Canadian native has such an outsized personality he could make a living in Hollywood. Ajou isn’t quite ready for the bright lights of Tinseltown, but he’s closer to being ready for the stadium lights of college football. Full Story » |
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Re: TNET: Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Apr 10, 2021, 8:05 AM
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It seems only an Andrew Booth can stop Ajou Ajou.
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Booth is going to be a 1-2 round guy.***
Apr 10, 2021, 9:48 AM
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Reminds me of Julio Jones
Apr 10, 2021, 9:17 AM
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With his size, speed and strength. His upside is off the charts.
I thought he should have played more last year to be honest but he will be very hard to keep off the field in 2021.
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Re: Reminds me of Julio Jones
Apr 10, 2021, 10:35 AM
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Dabo wanted him to earn it & by doing that it has challenged him to be the best version of himself.
I made several posts about how I believed he would be our breakout player this year. After seeing a guy his size dance the way he does, it speaks of his commitment to get things right.
He’s only going to get better!
On another subject let’s all pray for Kendrick, my heart hurts for him because he has the ability to be great.
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Agree, I feel for Kendrick***
Apr 10, 2021, 11:31 AM
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Re: Reminds me of Julio Jones
Apr 10, 2021, 10:43 AM
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Hyperbole much? Julio Jones is a freakish talent that makes other freakish talents look ordinary. I’ve seen Ajou catch one slant for a TD in a 77-3 blowout. Julio can get open any time he needs to with speed, strength or elusiveness. Our scheme has our WRs pretty much running right up to DBs to cover themselves.
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Re: Reminds me of Julio Jones
Apr 10, 2021, 11:32 AM
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A lot to dissect in a short post.
1) Julio Jones and Ajou Ajou are the same size - in height and weight.
2) Yes, Julio is a proven star so the hyperbole comment is fair.
3) Ajou is just starting, and at Julio's advanced age, Ajou may soon be more athletic. Does not matter unless we play him. But I'm on board in terms of Ajou's physical ability.
4) Criticizing our offensive scheme is fair, as NFL scouts and management often mention it. Clemson does not throw over the middle even to a wide open TE.
Julio has led the NFL in yardage multiple times. For whatever reason, he cannot get open, or Ryan is afraid to pull the trigger, Julio does not score TD's anywhere close to his skill level -- in comparison to Nuk Hopkins, Julio is weak at finding the end zone.
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Very good post.
Apr 10, 2021, 11:41 AM
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You might want to add that Ajou Ajou started football late. Could make a huge difference.
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Your response was hyperbole
Apr 10, 2021, 12:15 PM
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I said he reminds me of Julio with his size, speed and strength. I didn’t say he was anywhere near Julio in accomplishments - calm down.
Enjoy your day. Sounds like you need a good day.
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Re: TNET: Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Apr 10, 2021, 10:32 AM
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Busted routes or wrong conversions lead to interceptions. Sort of like missed blocking assignments for running backs will keep them off the field. I suspect he has to fix those before he sees much time on the field. Hopefully, that is sooner rather than later.
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Re: TNET: Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Apr 11, 2021, 7:23 AM
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Well put. Let me further add that it seemed that the game was a bit too fast for him as it is most Freshman. He would be open and when the ball got to him it looked like he had Alligator Arms, or hands of stone. I said then he might as well announce his formal engagement to the Juggs machine because it was coming. He could clearly catch, jump and has a smooth, fast running style; just needed the game to slow down. I personally LOVE his upside and have said since last year, his Junior year he is going to be a matchup nightmare, being able to beat the press or outrun many. I am truly excited to see what Tyler can do with this young man. Go Tigers!
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Re: TNET: Ajou Ajou's spring performance shows he's close to breakthrough
Apr 11, 2021, 7:23 AM
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Well put. Let me further add that it seemed that the game was a bit too fast for him as it is most Freshman. He would be open and when the ball got to him it looked like he had Alligator Arms, or hands of stone. I said then he might as well announce his formal engagement to the Juggs machine because it was coming. He could clearly catch, jump and has a smooth, fast running style; just needed the game to slow down. I personally LOVE his upside and have said since last year, his Junior year he is going to be a matchup nightmare, being able to beat the press or outrun many. I am truly excited to see what Tyler can do with this young man. Go Tigers!
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Speed, reach, strength, athleticism, attitude, intangibles
Apr 10, 2021, 11:13 AM
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Ajou Ajou can do things on the field that most other WR's will never be able to achieve. Hope to see him on the field making the opponent deal with those physical skill sets and resulting mismatches. Go Tigers!
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