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Concerned about our RB situation next year
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Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 9:47 AM

I assume ETN is leaving. What a talent. I don’t see any RBs on our roster that can move the pile. I think bowman is that guy but he is a late enrollee. Plus he has the offense to learn and him coming in late puts him behind. I hope I’m wrong.

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RB will be fine


Jan 16, 2020, 9:51 AM

Lyn J Dixon has been excellent for us and he will continue that next year - plus we will see how quickly Bowman can become a factor.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 9:51 AM

Bowmen push the pile. He doesn’t have the size of any of the backs on the team now. With or with out Bowmen this team is in good hands at the back position.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 9:51 AM

Bowmen push the pile. He doesn’t have the size of any of the backs on the team now. With or with out Bowmen this team is in good hands at the back position.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 1:48 PM

You can say that again

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 9:55 AM

One of the hardest thing for young backs is picking up on pass blocking for blitzes. If you can play then the quicker you do that the quicker you can play

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 9:57 AM

What he said

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:09 AM

If ETN does decide to leave he will be missed, but I am not too concerned about the RB room. I thought both Mellusi and Dukes looked good in limited roles this year. Lyn J's running style is vastly different than ETN, he has to get more North, South. Bowman will come in the summer and it will take him a while to pick up the offense. You will see a rotation with those four. Each bring sort of their on specialty. Mellusi will be the power, short down and distance guy, Dukes will be the shifty, catching out of the backfield back and of course Lyn J will see the bulk at the beginning being the elder statesman. This will allow Bowman a slow integration in the offense. When you have four talented guys, They'll ride the hot hand if you will. Take courage friend, things are going to be great whatever decision ETN makes! Go tigers

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:13 AM

Don’t count on ETN leaving...

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:46 AM

A-men...Travis is probably a whole lot smarter than you give him credit for being...it would not surprise me at all if he returns for his Sr. Year...he has a great family and obviously has had good guidance along the way...think of what he might have been doing Monday night about midnight in the locker room with the other inmates! Travis coming back would make his NFL stock go up...and Clemsons stock...he can get insured and stay and get 2 degrees if he wants...never give up on bright kids...Dabo chose them for a reason..i.e. Wilkins, Ferrel, Bryant, etc...they don't just automatically get stupid! Sometimes with the right people it's not all about the money right now!

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:55 AM

The only reason he would come back would be to get a graduate or additional undergrad degree to solidify life after the NFL because he knows backs have a very short life in the pros

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Jan 16, 2020, 1:54 PM

Obviously he could still forgo his senior season, I’m not saying it won’t happen, but he has a lot to gain by returning.

1) RB draft class this year is very deep. Swift, Dobbins and Jonathan Taylor would all likely be taken before him. Recent mocks have only had one of those, Swift, being taken in the 1st round. Next year, Travis could be RB1

2) RB’s have such a short life in the NFL that draft position is crucial. If he’s taken in the 1st round (top 10-15) he‘ll make himself some good money for the few years he’s in the league. Won’t happen this year.

3) Pretty weak schedule again next year, so he’ll likely be able to sit out the 2nd half of most games and keep his workload down. Hopefully will be used more come playoff time...

4) No history of injuries, but like we’ve seen before, he can get a huge insurance policy and protect himself in case it happens.

5) Would be the front runner for Doak Walker and Heisman candidate

I think he comes back

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I'm more concerned about Elliott using any RB's next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:27 AM

He seems to have deleted the run game from our playbook.

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Re: I'm more concerned about Elliott using any RB's next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:33 AM

Why don't you post something negative for a change?

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You're right, Elliott hates running the football.


Jan 16, 2020, 10:38 AM [ in reply to I'm more concerned about Elliott using any RB's next year ]

As evidenced by the read option incorporating the QB run has been an integral part of our offense for years, and why Etienne broke the Clemson career rushing record in just 3 years.

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Jan 16, 2020, 11:23 AM

However, still too dense to read RB getting the ball instead of the QB. The fact that ETN got so few rushes versus OSU & LSU hindered us greatly as both defenses got to cue in on Trevor with both coverage & rushes. The fact that T-Law was off target most of the night only compounded the lack of running game.

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We get it coachmac, you're the greatest coach who has


Jan 16, 2020, 11:38 AM

ever lived in every sport. Maybe Elliott was worried ETN would elevate his game if they kept giving him the ball, and we all know how that ends right? RIGHT?

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Yep-- you are so proud of that IPM Award


Jan 16, 2020, 11:45 AM

that you do your best to prove it in EVERY post you make EVERY day--just a sorry slice of DNA that is the laughing stock of this board to all but your few pathetic clones of the Sewer.

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You made the 2nd dumbest post in the history of tnet


Jan 16, 2020, 12:17 PM

(with baseball fan saying triples are better than home runs taking first place) yet I'm the idiot...ok. Well now here you are bashing multi national championship winning coaches, just like you bash players and coaches during every game. Oh I know, you should go on one of your patented Tanner Muse rants even though he and Nolan Turner played a heck of a game in the championship.

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However, still too dense to read RB getting the ball instead of the QB. The fact that ETN got so few rushes versus OSU & LSU hindered us greatly as both defenses got to cue in on Trevor with both coverage & rushes. The fact that T-Law was off target most of the night only compounded the lack of running game.


FOR THE LIFE OF ME I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT HOW A MORON OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS NOT IN CANTON. I CAN ONLY THANK THE GOOD LORD THAT MY KIDS OR GRANDKIDS HAVE NEVER BEEN IN YOUR PRESENCE OR COACHED BY YOU. YOU ARE A PATHETIC WASTE OF DNA.

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Re: I'm more concerned about Elliott using any RB's next year


Jan 16, 2020, 11:07 AM [ in reply to I'm more concerned about Elliott using any RB's next year ]

That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever read

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Has a freshman RB ever came in and instantly been able to


Jan 16, 2020, 10:40 AM

be an effective blocker with pass protection?

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 10:47 AM

I think Etienne stays.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 11:00 AM

We'll have a drop off when ETN leaves simply because he's a very special talent that is hard to find. His combination of power, ability to read blocks, and speed is very rare. That doesn't mean that Dixon and the other guys won't also be great, or that the position will suddenly be a liability though. Just think though, Dixon could average 7 yards per carry next year and that would represent a drop from what ETN provided. That's just so hard to live up to.

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im Actually excited to see what Dixon


Jan 16, 2020, 11:13 AM

Can do as the feature back. He’s shown plenty of flashes but has never had a chance to fully show off his skills. I think he can be very good.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 11:20 AM

Let's face an undeniable fact: We will have a dropoff at the position because ETN's production was ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous!

LJD will get his chance and we'll see what happens. At some point during the season, would not be surprised to see Bowman emerge as the best runner.

Can't rule out Chez, Mikey or Rencher going to another level. It happens sometimes.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 11:40 AM

Probably wont face a similarly talented team until Nov 7 @ ND so plenty of time to work out the kinks or bring the freshmen along.

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Re: Concerned about our RB situation next year


Jan 16, 2020, 12:04 PM

I have very little concern for the backs , I can remember people with the same concern about Wayne Gallman and he is still in the league. I do however have concern over who will be paving the way with four starting o-line graduating. Lots of talent coming but o-line needs unspoken communication that takes time to develop.

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