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Orange Immortal [66378]
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Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 2:13 PM
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he decommitted.
https://www.on3.com/teams/clemson-tigers/news/2023-four-star-ol-zechariah-owens-decommitting-from-clemson/
Owens made the decision based on family. Clemson had a family connection for him early on. Owens is now looking for a program that allows him to be a little closer to his family, who is in the process of a move.
“The reason why I decommitted was for my family’s sake,” Owens told On3. I have nothing against Clemson at all. I just want to be near and close to my family where ever they go and stick beside them I chose Clemson at first because of the family atmosphere. I’ve had to put my own before that. I’m sorry if I let any fans or supporters down. Thank you for being beside me and I hope you all support my decision.”
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Scout Team [187]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 2:17 PM
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Completely understand. Wish the young man nothing but the best.
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CU Medallion [20979]
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It's pure B.S.
Oct 13, 2022, 2:23 PM
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Distance wasn't a factor at all.
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Tiger Spirit [9891]
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Not sure.
Oct 13, 2022, 2:30 PM
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Orange Immortal [66378]
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Re: It's pure B.S.
Oct 13, 2022, 2:35 PM
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Do you have additional information?
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Freshman [-74]
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Curious how you know that, and if not true,
Oct 13, 2022, 4:32 PM
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What was the reason?
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Orange Immortal [62696]
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Re: Curious how you know that, and if not true,
Oct 13, 2022, 5:15 PM
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M O R E $$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Top TigerNet [29821]
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My problem with that reason.
Oct 13, 2022, 5:35 PM
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Owens is now looking for a program that allows him to be a little closer to his family, who is in the process of a move.
He lists his favorites to include UCF and Penn State. Where can they move where both those schools are closer than Clemson is?
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110%er [3822]
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Re: My problem with that reason.
Oct 13, 2022, 6:22 PM
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Spartanburg is about half way between Orlando and State College. So that doesn't work.
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Game Changer [1784]
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(no?) "the dog ate my homework"****
Oct 13, 2022, 5:21 PM
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Orange Immortal [66378]
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Re: It's pure B.S.
Oct 13, 2022, 9:42 PM
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Thanks for the T-mail.
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Paw Warrior [4795]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 2:36 PM
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And hopefully that's the only W FSU gets over Clemson this week.
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Campus Hero [14011]
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“I just want to be near and close to my family where ever
Oct 13, 2022, 2:39 PM
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They go”. So he doesn’t know where they’ll be moving? What if they move to Greenville? Is this a solicitation for a new opportunity for his family?
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Playmaker [392]
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Yep, just looking for someone to give his family jobs. You
Oct 13, 2022, 2:45 PM
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know Dabo isn't going to play that game.
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Orange Immortal [62696]
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Re: “I just want to be near and close to my family where ever
Oct 13, 2022, 5:20 PM
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Norvell probably got his mom or dad a job at FSU until he leaves, then that spot will have to be filled by the parent/parents of the next kid they really want. Those jobs are reserved for O L, WR, TE, and DE slots!!!!
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Ring of Honor [22911]
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Family First! I can appreciate that, Zechariah.***
Oct 13, 2022, 2:55 PM
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Orange Blooded [2270]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 2:58 PM
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I'm glad I read your post because I was about to say some nasty things about him and FSU on this message board.
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Letterman [150]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 3:00 PM
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That’s a complete lie… If that’s the case then he will commit to Georgia’s state. It’s the closest university to his family and current high school campus. Let’s watch and see
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Paw Warrior [4817]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 3:06 PM
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Bull $$$$
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Legend [6940]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 3:08 PM
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What a nice explanation and apology, sounds sincere to me. I wish him the best and want all of our players to pick Clemson because they feel at home.
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Game Changer [1851]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 3:08 PM
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Smells Nkemdiche to me
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Heisman Winner [86602]
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He's still got some growing up to do
Oct 13, 2022, 3:11 PM
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still has baby fat all over him.
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 3:25 PM
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I think Blake Miller taking over at RT and Tristan Leigh waiting for his chance at LT had a lot to do with it.
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Clemson Icon [24158]
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If it was for financial reasons, that's fine too***
Oct 13, 2022, 3:28 PM
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Paw Master [16595]
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It’s all good and I don’t think he owes me an explanation
Oct 13, 2022, 3:29 PM
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but Clemson is an hour closer to McDonough than Tallahassee is. I mean, I have no idea where the majority of his family lives but that’s where his profile says he is from.
Either way, it’s fine. I wasn’t planning on cheering for him or vilifying him at FSU.
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Oculus Spirit [43125]
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his family is moving to Florida near Tally***
Oct 13, 2022, 3:59 PM
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CU Medallion [18213]
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Re: his family is moving to Florida near Tally***
Oct 13, 2022, 4:16 PM
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Things that make you go, hmmmmmm!
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Orange Immortal [62696]
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That's all well and good but
Oct 13, 2022, 3:33 PM
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Be prepared to get your ### whooped annually by Clemson.
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Oculus Spirit [40315]
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BS
Oct 13, 2022, 3:34 PM
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Commit or Don't but don't renege
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Heisman Winner [86602]
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Clemson ~ 1 hour closer to his home than Tallahassee***
Oct 13, 2022, 3:40 PM
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I hope the people here saying that he was paid feel horrible about themselves.***
Oct 13, 2022, 3:56 PM
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Freshman [-74]
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Yeah, God forbid we start paying players.
Oct 13, 2022, 4:40 PM
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That would really screw things up. Oh, wait...
Now back to trolling.
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Legend [6925]
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Re: I hope the people here saying that he was paid feel horrible about themselves.***
Oct 13, 2022, 5:06 PM
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I dont know, do you feel bad about trolling on a Clemson site?
McDonough, Georgia to Clemson - 139 miles and 2hr 53m with 5pm rush hour
McDonough, Georgia to FSU - 233 miles and 4hr 8m with no traffic
"family where ever they go" - So instead of just trolling look at what the kid says, something is off. This indicates they are moving near FSU, probably not just a coincidence.
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Tiger Titan [50651]
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The actual trolls here are the ones who criticize a kid
Oct 13, 2022, 5:43 PM
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for daring to change his commitment to another school, then making him and his new school out to be unethical.
We can do better as a fan base.
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Ring of Honor [22911]
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Re: The actual trolls here are the ones who criticize a kid
Oct 13, 2022, 9:15 PM
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JK with the Virtue Signaling…surprise surprise
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Freshman [-74]
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She apparently doesn't see how hypocritical and transparent she is.***
Oct 13, 2022, 11:04 PM
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 4:10 PM
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HAHAHAHA “ Owens does not have a frontrunner at this time. He is looking into multiple programs. South Carolina, Florida State, Penn State and UCF were among some of the contenders during the first round of his recruitment.” Reading those schools that are in the mix, and then read that it’s about being close to family…..
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Orange Elite [5420]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 4:15 PM
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Yeah I don't buy it, he knew about that for awhile. Its a nice way of saying greed and money wasn't a factor at all. It is what it is tho, We've stocked up on O-line for 3 years running now.
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Freshman [-74]
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I heard a commitment to FSU was imminent?
Oct 13, 2022, 4:31 PM
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Did FSU buy his family a house down there?
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forget the name but this feels like
Oct 13, 2022, 4:41 PM
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the guy who went to ole miss and his parents got jobs type of situation
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Freshman [-98]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 4:57 PM
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He didn't let any fans down. We've seen this before and know how it ends. Go Tigers.
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All-TigerNet [6085]
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One of 3 reasons:
Oct 13, 2022, 5:04 PM
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1). He is going to UGA or GT, which are the only D-1 schools closer to his home town than Clemson.
2). Some booster is providing a home or job for his family somewhere else.
3). He’s a lying SOS who is afraid of competition at Clemson and isn’t willing to work it out.
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Top TigerNet [28467]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 5:13 PM
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Not sure where family moving......... who has the best offer it sounds like. However, I do wish him the best and hopefully he finds what he thinks he needs to be successful for life
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Wait, between PSU and UCF is closer to whom?
Oct 13, 2022, 5:20 PM
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Who does he think is that stupid?
Asking for a fraud.
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Congrats to the new employees of Dillard's and Publix
Oct 13, 2022, 5:23 PM
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Hope they don't have work Saturdays...
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Top TigerNet [29821]
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Color me confused.
Oct 13, 2022, 5:33 PM
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Owens is now looking for a program that allows him to be a little closer to his family, who is in the process of a move.
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Does that mean he knows they are moving but has no idea where?
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All-TigerNet [5874]
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If it’s true then that’s what I would like for him to do.
Oct 13, 2022, 6:06 PM
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If it’s not then that is what I would like for him to do.
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 6:34 PM
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Hate to lose a commitment but I’d rather have 3 stars who really want to be here than 4 stars that are in doubt and always questioning. Never ends well. Best to him. Hope we smoke his team his whole career.
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Clemson Conqueror [11115]
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Sep 27, 2023, 12:57 PM
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Kid made the best decision for him. Good luck young man!
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Game Changer [1784]
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"best decision for him" until he flips a 3rd time or maybe it's the 4th...
Oct 13, 2022, 8:15 PM
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Could be confusing the 5 official visits allowed to each player with 5 verbal commits per player-
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110%er [6821]
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Another Josh Belk-like situation avoided...
Oct 13, 2022, 8:33 PM
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Now he is FSU's prollem...
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Legend [6953]
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Yep***
Oct 13, 2022, 9:32 PM
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Re: Zechariah Owens has a nice explanation for why
Oct 13, 2022, 9:41 PM
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Hogwash—not buying it
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