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If or when DJ gets benched
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If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 4:39 PM

And say TP7 comes in and plays better, what is Bojangles and Dr Pepper going to do with their contract with DJ?

This is why this nil is so stupid. Players who aren’t even established yet are getting these big contracts and then not playing well.

I guarantee you this is a distraction for DJ because he doesn’t want to lose these contracts, which is putting even more pressure on him.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 4:57 PM

Your contention is that DJ isn’t playing well because of his sponsorships? Seems flimsy.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:01 PM

Well I guess that’s one way you could understand that.

My contention is that’s an added pressure. Not the only pressure. Would you not agree?

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:07 PM

Well I believe the NIL money is part of his problem. Did you see him with his post game interview after the UGA ? He was more concerned about how he looked than anything. Of course he had his Cam Newton hat on too.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:33 PM

Or maybe he had his clothes ready and planned out before the game regardless of result? Is he supposed to wear a t shirt and gym shorts because we lost? Silly to think he was acting for sponsorships because of his outfit

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:34 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

glad I wasn't the only one who noticed this

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:28 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

Not sure, but could be. I think it is a combination of things.

I think DJ isn’t comfortable with the playbook and the coaches agree. I think the O’line could play better to set up the pass. One thing I will say is that they stayed committed to the run, which you could tell was almost to a fault last night.

We played down to our opponent and made too many mistakes, which if we are being honest was the biggest issues yesterday.

It could be the NIL taking an emotional toll though I also think the recruits we go “all in” for like DJ are mature beyond their years and that’s the best we can hope for with NIL not going anywhere.

What I can guarantee is that our staff isn’t going to show any cards on what the root cause is, but I expect some wholesale changes at the end of this season. The O’line situation needs to be a priority and I think it’s time for Robbie to retire. He’s a great man and coach, but we need a recruiter just as much as we need a coach there. I see that being a difference maker going forward.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:31 PM

Fair enough. I agree.

Money and fame tend to do weird things to otherwise stable people.

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Very true


Sep 19, 2021, 5:36 PM

nm.

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DJ isn’t comfortable with the playbook and the coaches agree


Sep 19, 2021, 8:16 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

Let's stop right there. Can you explain that to me?

DJ has been at Clemson for 21 months. Are you saying:

a) DJ is academically unable to learn the playbook.
b) DJ understands the playbook but is unable to run the plays and manage the game.
c) Dabo and TE have not adjusted the Offense to best meet DJ's skill sets which are different than TL16 and DW4.
d) All of the above.

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Sure, I can do that


Sep 19, 2021, 8:25 PM

Theoretically, DJ knows the playbook, of course, buts it’s translation to his play is off. I think calls are coming in with what he is comfortable with, which is more vanilla. When I say he isn’t comfortable with the playbook I mean more so from a confidence standpoint. Maybe I should have worded it differently.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 6:30 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

I heard through the rumor mill in the West Endzone Clubhouse From big IPTAY Donors that DJ is having a lot of personal off field issues in that his parents are divorcing and this has distracted him. Further his Father has expressed his concerns to DJ about his photo shoots and his wanna be “Cam Newton “ demeanor and his lack of focus in the game. It was also said he and Tony Elliot have a lot of friction when it comes to the offensive mentality. Just what was said!

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 6:30 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

I heard through the rumor mill in the West Endzone Clubhouse From big IPTAY Donors that DJ is having a lot of personal off field issues in that his parents are divorcing and this has distracted him. Further his Father has expressed his concerns to DJ about his photo shoots and his wanna be “Cam Newton “ demeanor and his lack of focus in the game. It was also said he and Tony Elliot have a lot of friction when it comes to the offensive mentality. Just what was said!

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 6:30 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

I heard through the rumor mill in the West Endzone Clubhouse From big IPTAY Donors that DJ is having a lot of personal off field issues in that his parents are divorcing and this has distracted him. Further his Father has expressed his concerns to DJ about his photo shoots and his wanna be “Cam Newton “ demeanor and his lack of focus in the game. It was also said he and Tony Elliot have a lot of friction when it comes to the offensive mentality. Just what was said!

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I’d been wondering about Big Dave’s whereabouts


Sep 19, 2021, 7:34 PM

Hopefully we can keep him as an advocate for our program, but I’m sure other schools are in his ear telling him the grass is greener elsewhere.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 8:57 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

Unless his contracts have a performance clause (and one would assume they don’t), they dog don’t hunt.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:15 PM

Most HS football studs end up being irrelevant in college. It's the nature of the game. Eventually these bag men may get tired of paying tons of cash for guys who end up being irrelevant.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:19 PM

He needs to be sent to JUCO.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:39 PM

DJ will be fine and the same idiots running their mouths now will be pounding their chest saying they knew he would be fine. All of you should find something in life other than telling a young guy what’s wrong with his game. What’s wrong with your lives????? Just asking for a 19-20 kid

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:44 PM

I don’t think the majority are idiots so much as just aren’t having their expectations met. Arguably it’s idiotic have expectations of a college football team, but I digress.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:40 PM [ in reply to Re: If or when DJ gets benched ]

DJ will be fine and the same idiots running their mouths now will be pounding their chest saying they knew he would be fine. All of you should find something in life other than telling a young guy what’s wrong with his game. What’s wrong with your lives????? Just asking for a 19-20 kid

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 5:43 PM

I won’t be pounding my chest saying I knew he would be fine. Because I don’t know that at all. I will be pleasantly surprised, shocked, and happy.

Just clarifying.

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I hope DJ doesn't get benched.


Sep 19, 2021, 6:20 PM

Our offensive performance isn't his fault. It is the coaches' fault. If they bench him, they're just scapegoating him.

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He takes part of the blame and his


Sep 19, 2021, 7:41 PM

Supporting cast takes part and then the offensive staff. It's a collective effort but DJ could help things by being a gamer. In a slight defense of Elliott, when DJ can't hit basic throws it hinders his ability to call plays.

Also DJ doesn't really know to run the RPO well and I think he's a scared runner...meaning he is not going to run unless he's forced to. He did some yesterday but it looks very forced and unnatural for him.

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Re: He takes part of the blame and his


Sep 19, 2021, 7:52 PM

clemfan the best reasoning i have heard

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For Better or Worse


Sep 19, 2021, 8:24 PM

DJ does not appear to be able to drop a ball over a defender down the field and has no ability to drop a short screen pass over a defender to a receiver in the flat. His passes all have the exact same trajectory. Said another way, he has no touch at all. His footwork and accuracy will likely improve but that's still not going to be the complete package. Has anyone ever seen DJ drop a soft pass with a nice arc over a defender down the field? I don't recall seeing this a single time during his tenure. We really have been spoiled by his predecessors who could make every throw on a dime and had running ability to compliment all the arm talent. Hoping for some improvement.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 8:18 PM

He want get benched. There's nobody behind him. He will be OK. Good kid who will be alright.

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 8:39 PM

DJ needs a better offensive line and a better offensive coach. There are other QBs playing well under the same pressure

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Re: If or when DJ gets benched


Sep 19, 2021, 9:15 PM

I've noticed this ever since back when Trevor had a horrible game against Ohio State in the CFP and Dabo...just left him in to keep missing targets. DJ in the Georgia game, same thing.
Hey, everyone has a bad game now and then. But they need to be BENCHED and let them regroup for next week. Bring in the more-than-capable backup and lets win the game and worry about 'feelings' and improving later...it's a definite wake up call to the starter!

Remember: Nick Saban benched Jalen Hurts for Toa and they won...

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