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realistic 2012 thoughts (long)ish
Jun 27, 2012, 7:46 PM
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I am the biggest Clemson fan as there is but, in all honesty, I say we win no more than 6-8 this year.
I say this because of 3 key factors.
-Our new OL scares the living **** outta me. Say what you want about a new OL coach and bunches of talent ... we've heard it before and looked what happened in '04 and '08. Both those years we struggled to block adn were a combined 13-11. I just have a feeling that it's going to happen again. Until Dabo & co. prove they can recruit the big ugluies (where it really feakin matters) I expect a letdown this year ... even though I hate to say it. Strugglig to block leads to limited running (AE) and time to pass (may not be much SW or NH)
-Out DL is almost brand new. Almost identical problem as OL but on other side of ball.
-New DC. Venables might be a great addition to the staff, but with a new coach, along with so many new players, that is not a good combo.
I think we will bo OK against smaller teams ... but when it comes to the Auburn, FSU etc, I think we are in for a rude awakening. I feel this is what is gong to happen. I hope this doesn't happen. For all I know BV will be thisy year's Morris. Bit I will be there every game I can and screamin my head off.
What do ya think?
GO TIGERS!!!
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Re: realistic 2012 thoughts (long)ish
Jun 27, 2012, 7:49 PM
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I am one that hates predicting Clemson records due to superstition. But dude, put down the crack pipe.
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I say we win at least nine or ten, maybe with a
Jun 27, 2012, 7:49 PM
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little luck, 11 or 12
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I think we'll be around 8-9 wins.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:52 PM
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We'll split FSU, VT, Auburn, USCe and inexplicably drop one of the away games to Wake or BC. The good thing for us this year is that the tough games are spread out and the easier games are grouped together. Having WF, Duke, UMD in consecutive weeks could provide a good amount of momentum if we can stay focused.
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Re: I think we'll be around 8-9 wins.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:54 PM
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man with fans like yall who needs coots.
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Re: I think we'll be around 8-9 wins.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:55 PM
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I just try and look at the facts and what will/can realistically happen. just my .02.
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All-TigerNet [10475]
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Heaven forbid you be realistic on this board, lol.***
Jun 27, 2012, 8:10 PM
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CU Guru [1895]
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What?
Jun 27, 2012, 8:09 PM
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Look I want to win them all. I'm just giving my honest opinion. I said 8 wins last year and was wrong hopefully that happens again.
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New coach with so many new players
Jun 27, 2012, 7:56 PM
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didn't we have that on offense last year?
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Deer Worried OrangeAndRegalia Tiger
Jun 27, 2012, 8:10 PM
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Between our OC and OL coach (big improvement over what we had) the perceived "lack" of big uglies will change (and for the better). My biggest concern is left tackle.
The DL coming in will perform as good as last year and probably better. Our DL from last year even stated this. You'll also see more LB's filling the holes this year.
Venables is a proven DC. I expect him to fire up this D more than Steele. Remember our OC was a new coach with many new players last year. It was a good combo. And yes, lightning can strike twice in the same place.
I see 9 wins this year.
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Re: Deer Worried OrangeAndRegalia Tiger
Jun 27, 2012, 8:26 PM
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who do you see us losing to?
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Hope I'm wrong
Jun 27, 2012, 8:34 PM
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and we win more, but fsu, gt, and wf.
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The Chad can work the offense around a weak OL
Jun 27, 2012, 8:13 PM
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His predecessors could not.
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Orange Blooded [2836]
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Re: The Chad can work the offense around a weak OL
Jun 27, 2012, 8:27 PM
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That's probably why he installed the "Pistol" formation. get a quicker shot at the line by our backs and slow the pass rush down some. They have to play the fast read handoff's.
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When it's all said and done, we will be 11-1.***
Jun 27, 2012, 8:31 PM
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Who is the one?***
Jun 27, 2012, 8:36 PM
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Re: realistic 2012 thoughts (long)ish
Jun 27, 2012, 8:43 PM
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Man, I'm not trying or intending to be rude or ugly with you. But if you don't take xanax, please ask your Dr. to write them for you. They will releive some of the stress you're under. Just sayin!
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All-In [49613]
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I believe we'll win 14 until proven otherwise...
Jun 27, 2012, 8:50 PM
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Just as realistic an expectation as 12 wins in 1981.
We won't be favored in every game, and it's going to take some luck along the way.
But I've seen it happen before. No reason to think it won't happen again....until it doesn't.
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HEAR HEAR!
Jun 27, 2012, 9:00 PM
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I say we win them all this year until someone proves otherwise!
To plan on any losses is to be a defeatist imho
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