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DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 12:48 PM
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The transfer portal clock is ticking. I think DJ is in a crowded field that is shrinking by the day. If he is looking to be the guaranteed starter at a big boy program his options are dwindling. There is some competition in the portal for QB's right now that have either already been decided at some destinations (ND, Michigan State) and more QB's with talent still visiting other schools.
I'm not sold on his talent and leadership (same as when he played here). I would take the likes of Maalik Murphy, Dante Moore, or Will Howard over DJ any day of the week.
Whether he is chasing NIL or getting more bad advice from his dad, he is going to end up on a bench somewhere or in a lesser program than he thinks he deserves.
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 12:54 PM
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He definitely should have finished his last year at Oregon state. It’s dwindling fast for most of the bigger name schools
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Game Changer [1811]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:05 PM
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What happened to FL ST?
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Top TigerNet [29848]
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He's on an official visit to FSU this weekend.
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Dec 15, 2023, 8:15 PM
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Will arrive either this evening or early tomorrow morning.
All FSU sites are saying the Ward (Wazzou) and DJU are the two QBs FSU is targeting.
Ward visited Miami earlier in the week and then came to FSU. His official visit ends today.
(There was some who Jokingly said that Ward and DJU would be on campus at the same time today and might run into each other.)
As for the internet portal gurus here is what they are saying.
1. Most think FSU has a better shot at getting DJ than Ward.
2. Most are saying they prefer Ward over DJ.
3. They give advantages and disadvantages that each have in the system Norvell runs.
Putting it all together here is my best guess:
1. Ward wants to play on a winner next year. If Cristobal can convince him that Miami is back and he can lead them to the playoffs, then Ward will pick Miami.
2. Ward is looking to play behind a solid OL. Norvell has to convince him that the FSU OL will be improved over this year.
3. Ward has options. If he's not satisfied with either Miami or FSU he will still end up at a P4, and probably a P2, school.
As for DJ the general consensus is while he is not as exciting a player ad DJ (in terms of making big plays with his feet) he is a very good fit for Norvell's offense. He had a good year at Oregon State - 2600 yards, 21 TD, 7 INT, 57% completion. Not a great year, but certainly a good one. He's a 1 and doner which is what Norvell is looking for.
Me? I have no idea. I thought Grayson McCall was the best fit for FSU, so it shows what I know. FSU apparently wan't interested. I'll just go with "Trust Mike" and leave it at that.
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Top TigerNet [29848]
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One other comment on Ward.
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Dec 15, 2023, 8:29 PM
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In 3 years he has fumbled the ball 31 times. That is a red flag in his stats.
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Dynasty Maker [3381]
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I understand that sentiment.
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Dec 15, 2023, 8:54 PM
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Watching DJ play for 3 years at Clemson, I see many flaws in his game. I saw nothing of him at Oregon State, so I have no idea how much he improved.
From my limited knowledge of football I would think there were 5-8 or so QBs more suited for FSU than DJ.
But, what do I know?
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All-In [10158]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:06 PM
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Can he still remove himself from the portal and play his final year at Oregon St. or no?
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Hall of Famer [8330]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2025, 7:36 PM
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Yes, but only if Oregon St wants him back.
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All-In [10158]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:31 PM
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Gotcha, thanks
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Re: why wouldn't they
Dec 14, 2023, 1:37 PM
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He was a proven commodity and they lost their backup who was supposed to be the next thing out there. They'd take him back in a heartbeat I'm sure and not be worse off for it.
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Hall of Famer [8330]
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Re: why wouldn't they
Dec 14, 2023, 1:38 PM
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Depends on timing and numbers. If they've already replaced his roster spot, or brought in another QB to start, or are out of scholarships, etc....they don't have to take him back.
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Hall of Famer [8330]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:25 PM
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I don't blame him for leaving Oregon State. There is no coach and no conference, and they are losing a lot of talent.
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Game Changer [1679]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 2:38 PM
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Plus who will they play and will they have a shot at the playoff now?
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 2:40 PM
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He can always exit the portal by saying, just kidding.
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Clemson Conqueror [11744]
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'bout time for DJ to make his call to...
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:03 PM
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the LA Dodgers.
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Re: He is visiting Florida State this weekend.
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Dec 14, 2023, 10:28 PM
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Hasn’t FSU been through enough?
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:07 PM
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He's welcome to come back here and ride the bench.
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:09 PM
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Would not want to waste that scholarship.
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110%er [3681]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:24 PM
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Who said anything about a scholarship? Haha!
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Orange Blooded [2203]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:09 PM
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I'm sure he values your advice. You should become an agent, you're brilliant
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Game Day Hero [4349]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:16 PM
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The kid just seems to me to be soft. The talent is there but he just seems to me like that pretty girl that never HAD TO develop a personality. He can move around all he wants but the production and results will be the same unless he changes his mental fortitude.
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he'll land somewhere***
Dec 14, 2023, 1:13 PM
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Re: he'll land somewhere***
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:22 PM
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Probably on his arze
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Ultimate Tiger [33602]
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i hope all Clemson graduates do well.***
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:25 PM
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Asst Coach [712]
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Re: i hope all Clemson graduates do well.***
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:28 PM
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Even the ones who derailed the program through lack of effort and then quit the moment he got benched? And afterwards promptly talked down on the program trying to make himself seem to be not at fault for being a bust? Even those guys?
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Ultimate Tiger [33602]
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DJ didn't derail anything
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:32 PM
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you have no idea about his effort.
he graduated and then moved on with his life like all Clemson grads. Wish him nothing but success.
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Re: If there was truly a lack of effort
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Dec 14, 2023, 2:34 PM
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His was overweight and bloated in 21. That wasn’t a lack of effort?
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Playmaker [370]
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Dynasty Maker [3159]
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Come on, man. No need to kick dirt on the guy and question his effort....
Dec 15, 2023, 11:39 AM
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He did what he could. He was part of winning a conference championship his last year.
He certainly had his limitations as a QB and did not play particularly well at times,
but the decision to keep playing him up until his benching in those circumstances was not his to make.
Whatever has been said afterwards, I really don't know about all that (particularly what DJU himself has said.....not talking about the media or his outspoken father).
I don't feel inclined to go out of my way to root for him, but I don't think we need to keep dumping on the guy. He was not the only issue that kept us out of the playoffs the last few years.
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Orange Blooded [2438]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:34 PM
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DJ is an NFL punter, he just hasn’t figured that out yet.
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Orange Phenom [14564]
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Why would he want to stay at Oregon State
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Dec 14, 2023, 1:37 PM
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and play a Mountain West schedule under a new head coach? I don't blame him one bit for leaving.
Yall are way too obsessed with the kid.
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 1:38 PM
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coastal
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 5:22 PM
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LOL, had the same thought, that would be interesting
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A quick timeline check says Oregon State named their new coach on Nov 28th.
Dec 14, 2023, 5:36 PM
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DJ hit the Portal two days later. You think the new coach might have told him Thanks, but No Thanks about his prospects of starting there next year?
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Hall of Famer [8330]
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Re: A quick timeline check says Oregon State named their new coach on Nov 28th.
Dec 14, 2023, 5:44 PM
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No. The backup left too. I think the OSU situation is so unsettled that no established QB would have stayed. No conference, no path to playoff, unknown coaching staff, decimated roster. Would you play your final season there?
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Re: A quick timeline check says Oregon State named their new coach on Nov 28th.
Dec 14, 2023, 5:54 PM
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Could be wrong, to lazy to look, but didnt his backup Chiles just commit to Mich St? He took his backup and not DJ lol…how he started over DJ is a mystery. Actually a lot about him is a little crazy.
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Jus a thought
Dec 14, 2023, 6:18 PM
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He may be more in Demand after Spring ?????
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 14, 2023, 6:27 PM
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If his former Coach at Oregon State thought he was decent then he would be at Michigan State with him already.
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110%er [3677]
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He was the same old DJ last year
Dec 15, 2023, 6:41 PM
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He didn't improve and didn't regress. There were very bright moments and others where even the announcers were all over him for missing open receivers.
What helped DJ a lot is Oregon State was a run-oriented team. He needs to find a similar situation, regardless of the level of competition.
He definitely should NOT go to the NFL because it's very clear he isn't good enough. He only has a slim chance to even make someone's practice squad.
IMO, his best hope is to play another year in college and hope things come together. Probably won't happen but it's worth a shot.
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
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Dec 14, 2023, 7:56 PM
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I think he doesn’t know what to do
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Game Day Hero [4384]
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Re: DJ's Clock is Ticking
Dec 15, 2023, 6:07 PM
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Apparently he is also weighing the nfl. If he doesn’t get the right opportunity from a strong college program maybe he just takes his chances with the league.
Not saying I think that’s a successful path but was an option he was considering per his Twitter post.
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