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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 25, 2025, 11:05 PM
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If I could place one of our previous RBs from previous teams on this years team, this would be my list. Considering we should have a good OL, this woukd be my list in order.
1. ETN
2. Spiller
3. Ellington
4. Gallman
5. Davis
I loved Ship's passion but always got tackled easily with arm tackles. Mafah was a bruiser but just didn't have the take it to the house factor. Merriwether nor Coleman ever had 1000yd seasons. 5* Harper never developed, but had the catch in Auburn that was fantastic.
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 25, 2025, 11:57 PM
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Mike Bellamy, yo 😁
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Game Day Hero [4590]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:04 AM
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I think he just committed to Liberty.
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TigerNet Elite [69550]
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He's gotta be about mid 30s now
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:51 AM
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Prolly not the same dude.
Marquise Henderson did.....
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:05 AM
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Can't argue with that list
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:21 AM
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I was there. That Auburn game catch by Harper was absolutely amazing!!!
Auburn's DT's spear tackle to the lower back of our QB decided the game...no call!
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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:23 AM
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Yes, I forgot about that.
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Tiger Titan [51209]
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Thank you for mentioning Andre Ellington.
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:27 AM
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He was a very good RB. Often underrated even by Clemson fans
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Re: Thank you for mentioning Andre Ellington.
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:54 AM
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Not underrated by Clemson fans, but beyond. Dude was a beast and carried a decent carrier in the pros.
I think he and Hot Rod were somewhat similar. Talk about leaning on an RB, Hot Rod did his work. Talk about under appreciated.....
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Hot Rod wasn't the home run threat Ellington was though***
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Jun 26, 2025, 1:04 AM
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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Re: Thank you for mentioning Andre Ellington.
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Jun 26, 2025, 1:05 AM
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Hot Rod was good with passion unfortunately he was just small. He got crushed trying to block Ends and LBs. If he had another couple inches and 20lbs, he would have had a pro career.
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CU Medallion [18331]
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He wasn't fast enough to play at the next level...He had excellent footwork
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Jun 26, 2025, 1:10 AM
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though
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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Re: He wasn't fast enough to play at the next level...He had excellent footwork
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Jun 26, 2025, 1:21 AM
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You are right, I forgot he only ran a 4.69 at Pro Day. He was only 5'8 so he had to bulk up to bump 200.
I wondered what he was doing and he has been coaching, currently at Marshall. Good for him! Always liked Hot Rod.
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I was proud of him for sticking it out and waiting his turn, wish him the best***
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Jun 26, 2025, 1:53 AM
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Solid Orange [1361]
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Re: Thank you for mentioning Andre Ellington.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:08 AM
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I think Ellington is definitely appreciated by Clemson fans, he was so fun to watch, but I know I personally sometimes will forget Ellington and just gloss right over him because he was in between Spiller and the start of the National Championship runs. He was phenomenal but sandwiched between Spiller and Etienne--the two best RBs in school history.
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Re: Thank you for mentioning Andre Ellington.
Jun 26, 2025, 9:38 AM
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Andre was GREAT!! Just kind of came in under the shadow of Spiller and his accomplishments!!
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Ultimate Tiger [33968]
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You never saw Rodney Williams in his prime.***
Jun 26, 2025, 8:23 AM
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We did have an awesome back named Ronald Williams
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Jun 26, 2025, 8:28 AM
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In 90/91 ish,
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I could have the name slightly wrong and feel
Jun 26, 2025, 8:30 AM
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Like he had a very bad knee injury too
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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Re: I could have the name slightly wrong and feel
Jun 26, 2025, 8:38 AM
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Yeah Ronald W was drafted by Bengals in '93. Played NFL few yrs then went to Canadian.
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Orange Phenom [14261]
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Dynasty Maker [3369]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 8:43 AM
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" Hot Rod " McDowell was a Heisman Trophy worthy RB considering dude had a club foot.
Yep. I wonder if Georgia , Alabama , Texas , OhioSt , Michigan etc,. would ever start a RB with a club foot ?
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Dynasty Maker [3369]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
Jun 26, 2025, 9:14 AM
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Terry Allen is a top 3 back
Kevin Mack is a top 5 back
Raymond Priester was tough as nails and was Clemson's all-time leading rusher for decades.
There are several others.
Lester Brown ( Rubber Duck )
Chuck McSwain
Travis Zachery ran hard
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Rival Killer [2784]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:12 PM
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Great list...but those are all pre-2000, which is what the OP titled this.
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Orange Blooded [2332]
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Quoth Dabo:
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Jun 26, 2025, 12:25 PM
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"The only difference between Andre Ellington and CJ Spiller is they can almost catch Andre Ellington."
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Paw Warrior [4889]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
Jun 26, 2025, 12:30 PM
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No Raymond Priester??? I can still see him carrying coots🤣
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Paw Warrior [4889]
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Re: Top 5 RBs since 2000 at Clemson
Jun 26, 2025, 12:37 PM
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Post 2000, my bad🙄
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