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Here for Nolan Turner Apologies
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Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 10:52 AM

I would like to make this thread available for anyone who wishes to apologize to Nolan Turner.

For 6 years he was labeled as being too unathletic to play at a school like Clemson and the weakest link in an otherwise athletic secondary.

Well.... he has posted a 37.5 inch vertical jump and a 4.4 40 yard dash at Pro Day this morning.

His vertical surpassed everyone else including Justyn Ross and Mario Goodrich.

All 40s have not yet been run for comparisons as of this posting.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 10:55 AM

Turner has now run a second 40 at 4.4 seconds.

He remains the fastest time of the day to this point.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:26 AM

Dear TigersO,

I thought it would never cease with the wise cracks from the TNet 'experts' about Nolan Turner being on the team 'only because Dabo was friends with Nolan's terribly ill father' ... and that 'Dabo was giving scholarships to players who should only be walk-ons' ... junk like that.

As with you, I don't remember the specific (and numerous) TNetters who posted this snarky stuff, but I darn sure remember reading it in the early days after Nolan Turner signed his LOI with us.

That shizz resurfaced occasionally prior to the 2020 season when our Safeties had a poor game, and when blame was (again) directed to Dabo for not having good back-up Safeties.

At least the TNet Snark-Patrol has the self-respect to hide and not show themselves since Nolan Turner had a terrific final 2 years with us, and is now cooking with 'clean burning propane' at the Pro Day.

GOOOOOOOOOO Tigers and GOOOOOOOOOOOO Nolan Turner!

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 9:03 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

Nolan ran a 4.44 twice yesterday!

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 9:09 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

I agree with you if you are referring to any useless, over the top bashing. There are those who act like you should be kicked off the team if you miss a tackle.

For those that were analytically critical of his body of work, I wouldn’t think there needs to be any apologies. I think we can all agree, a fast 40 time does not mean you will be a good football player. Turner had some fantastic moments and was a solid/consistent performer, but his body of work shows some significant gaps in transitioning to the next level. This is echoed in every scouting report available.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 10:55 AM

People actually said quite the opposite.

I'm paraphrasing but people essentially said, "he's a really smart player but he just isn't fast enough to keep up at this level".

You are indicating that he is athletic enough but isn't a good enough football player.

His pro day today tells us nothing about him when it comes to recognizing routes, working in his zone, or tackling.

We will see if he has an NFL career, but it won't be because he is too slow.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:00 AM

I don't understand where you arrived at your post.
I can't remember a bunch of Tiger-netters attacking
Turner. I don't read every post so I'm not saying
that you haven't seen a few but this is overboard.


Message was edited by: irmotig®


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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:12 AM

I'm not going to pretend that I will go back and prove it to you with previous posts, but almost every game in previous seasons where the other team had success passing there were loads of posts about Turner's athleticism or perceived lack of athleticism.

Some took direct shots plainly saying that he wasn't fast enough or quick enough to play at Clemson's level.

Some posters took a more backhanded approach of "poor Turner just isn't fast enough to keep up with WRs and the coaches should let some other guys take a shot at it" as though he was some charity case that the coaches were unjustly putting on the field to get embarrassed.

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Here is an example...


Mar 17, 2022, 2:02 PM

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/message/omgcan-you-believe-the-stupid-29726778


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Re: Here is an example...


Mar 17, 2022, 3:58 PM

Yep 2 coots.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 9:05 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

I recall that as well.

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i recall the Turner nepotism posts.. so i can confirm they


Mar 17, 2022, 11:37 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

exist... but no way any 1 is going to go that far back to find them.

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Geville Tiger on Clemson football , "Dabo's only problem is he has to deal with turd fans questioning every move he makes.”


Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 12:38 PM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

It was pretty persistent.

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You missed them, then,


Mar 17, 2022, 1:51 PM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

irmotig®


Lots and LOTS of Dabo bashing about nepotism and because his Alabama buddy died, etc.


This place sucks a LOT of times - and this was way up there.


And they ALL couldn't have been more wrong.


Yet ANOTHER Dabo success story - and yet the nepotism song birds keep singing LOUDLY every chance they get.



Idiots.

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I can't remember


Mar 17, 2022, 4:08 PM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

I can ~

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the tug abides


Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:01 AM

I’d apologize if I ever made a comment about Nolan Turner, I’ve always been a fan an I thought he was a great safety.

I’ll never forget the Int to seal the Ohio State playoff game!

His brother is going to be great too!

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We keep getting better & better everyday, in every way!
“The only disability is a bad Attitude” Dabo Swinney!!
Let’s Go Tigers!


Fastest times, and it's not even close. He's


Mar 17, 2022, 11:02 AM

making money today.

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Lucky Johnson


Nolan, I am sorry for believing you were and are a very good


Mar 17, 2022, 11:07 AM

football player. I am sorry for not being aware of anyone who doubted you.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:19 AM

https://twitter.com/ClemsonFB/status/1504476000591044612

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:20 AM

Lulz. Is it possible the tigernet boreds are rassist?

Coming guys we’re the #1 bored. Do better

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 11:36 AM

It appears more personal or maybe "rankist" because people didn't like his ranking out of high school.

Nobody on the boards ever accused Lawrence, Bresee, Allen or Taylor of being too slow or unathletic.

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This post is kinda weird, dude.


Mar 17, 2022, 11:21 AM

But, um, "I'M SO SORRY NOLAN, PLEASE FORGIVE ME"

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Re: This post is kinda weird, dude.


Mar 17, 2022, 11:34 AM

I believe I should be honored that you feel my post is weird and will take that to mean it is not something you would have done.

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big ole THUD on this one


Mar 17, 2022, 11:36 AM

would have made a better boom if you posted some links to the people you are referring to

I'll actually give a TU to any 1 who posts here admitting they bashed Turner

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Re: big ole THUD on this one


Mar 17, 2022, 11:38 AM

I'm not the poster to save links to throw in people's faces, but I'm surprised at so many here who completely missed the comments I am referring to.

Noted for future reference though.

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i would.. but i'm 2lazy .. and Tnet search function


Mar 17, 2022, 11:45 AM

is like the fan in my PC.. it blows.

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Re: big ole THUD on this one


Mar 17, 2022, 1:20 PM [ in reply to Re: big ole THUD on this one ]

Anyone that is on TigerNet regularly can confirm your post.
I saw many references of how slow and out of place he was, others should be starting instead,, etc. I also saw posts declaring that the only reason he started was:
-He’s white
-He’s Dabo’s roommate/teammate’s son

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And his roomate died so Dabo feels it more than usual.***


Mar 17, 2022, 1:52 PM



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Brad Brownell: Only Larry freaking Shyatt has a WORSE overall winning percentage among Clemson basketball coaches since 1975. Let that sink in. It's Larry Shyatt & then Brad Brownell.


Even though I never hated on him I will still apologize.


Mar 17, 2022, 11:40 AM

If that's what we are doing here.

Next time can we just praise him?

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My bad Nolan


Mar 17, 2022, 11:47 AM

Call me surprised, wrong and pumped on your speed. So why no NFL Combine invite as 2nd team All-American? NT has NFL potential with this time! Happy for him!

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Re: My bad Nolan


Mar 17, 2022, 12:43 PM

That is certainly a question that I can't answer.

Maybe they knew he was fast, but don't think his other attributes will warrant him being drafted.

I honestly don't know the criteria for how they choose the combine participants after they get past the top round projected prospects.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 12:13 PM

Also the posters who said Dabo wasted a scholarship.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 12:22 PM

Anyone that doesn’t remember the Nolan bashing hasn’t been around very long or was probably one of the ones doing the bashing.

From the time he signed with us, people have complained about him. I remember the posts that cried “nepotism”, wasted scholarship, “sucks we’re so bad in the secondary that Nolan is a starter”, etc, etc, ad nauseum.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 1:43 PM

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/message/re-skalski-and-nolan-closing-in?-1st-down-29684570#29684570

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/message/re-our-best-3-star-and-below-recruits-over-the-past-10-yrs-30303428#30303428


Here are two of many.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 1:49 PM

Apologize for what? Truth is he has been training specifically for these drills since the end of the season and has his body prepared for these drills...Do not make the mistake in thinking that this will bump him up to 2nd or 3rd round because you will be disappointed.

He is most definitely athletic...He played Clemson football...You cant do that being a fckn square like Tigerbalm...He was awful against the run and was a complete liability in coverage...Come on

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^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Found one ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^***


Mar 17, 2022, 1:54 PM



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Brad Brownell: Only Larry freaking Shyatt has a WORSE overall winning percentage among Clemson basketball coaches since 1975. Let that sink in. It's Larry Shyatt & then Brad Brownell.


Re: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Found one ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^***


Mar 17, 2022, 2:15 PM

Oh yay! You found someone who actually has a realistic perspective to reality! I know that is a rare find around these boards.

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Re: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Found one ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^***


Mar 17, 2022, 2:38 PM

Being completely wrong is realistic?

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TNet didn't post the stats for the 2021 season but for 2020,


Mar 17, 2022, 3:20 PM [ in reply to Re: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Found one ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^*** ]

Turner led the team in unassisted tackles and interceptions... Go figure, huh...?

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Re: TNet didn't post the stats for the 2021 season but for 2020,


Mar 17, 2022, 3:34 PM

Well dur! Hes a safety....95% of his tackles will come solo...Thats more an indictment of how bad or LB play due to injuries... and lets not look at stats from 2 years ago dude...

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 5:49 PM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

These people don't have the stomach for the truth, but you're correct. His best shot at getting drafted is to a team w/ 2 7th round picks and they take flier on him-

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 7:16 PM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

jsbe 10

You can't fix stupid.

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Kept my word.. TU***


Mar 18, 2022, 7:25 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]



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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 11:04 AM [ in reply to Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies ]

He was more than a tenth of a second faster than everyone else who ran at Clemson's Pro Day.

Is Turner the only one who knew it was coming and decided to train to run the 40, vertical jump and broad jump?

I only ask because he was at the top of the list for each of the 3 things that test for a player's speed and explosiveness.

Also, why in the world would I think that this would magically bump him to a 2nd or 3rd round pick?

My post wasn't about the NFL draft.

It was about the TNET posters who incorrectly took shots at Nolan Turner.

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I thought he was a very good player for us...


Mar 17, 2022, 3:05 PM

Can't listen to trolls and "armchair coaches".....

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 4:07 PM

I am on record here often as a fan. I have never understood why all saw him as less.
Even when not a starter, put him in and some "lucky good" would happen.

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the tug abides


Won’t get one from me. I’ve been a Nolan fan for a while now.


Mar 17, 2022, 6:33 PM

He tested better than I expected, which is great!

You can’t live on every play of any player, especially secondary players. Even the best will get burned from time to time.

I wish the best for Nolan. Keep chasing your dream! DON’T GIVE UP!

~JKB

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 17, 2022, 7:19 PM

I've been hyping up Nolan turner and Davis Allen since day one. I think they are both solid NFL prospects and will be steals.

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Re: Here for Nolan Turner Apologies


Mar 18, 2022, 8:45 AM

Football fans only care about skin color. The guy made plenty of plays over his Clemson career for boneheads to get over their racism, but they never do for some reason.

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