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New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 4:24 PM
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Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Clemson junior punter Bradley Pinion signed with an agent Tuesday, effectively ending his Clemson career. The native of Concord, N.C. entered Clemson in 2012 and had one more year of eligibility. What does he say about the decision? Who will punt next season? Full Story » |
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Top TigerNet [30711]
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Dabo fixed that Special Teams problem we used to have every
Jan 6, 2015, 4:26 PM
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season. The man knows how to get results.
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I'd agree except our returns
Jan 6, 2015, 4:28 PM
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those have gone way down imo. I think the kickoff spot had to do with not working on it as much probably.
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Top TigerNet [30711]
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I never understood why Humphreys was there.
Jan 6, 2015, 4:50 PM
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He wasn't terrible, but seemed to slow to be a return guy. We were spoiled by his predecessors.
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CU Guru [1265]
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Re: I never understood why Humphreys was there.
Jan 6, 2015, 5:05 PM
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It wasn't BC of his explosiveness trust me. It was Bc he had sure hands. Sammy coughed a couple up and so humphries took over.. One of his muffs against the coots two years ago was bc Bryant nailed him while trying to field it.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: I'd agree except our returns
Jan 6, 2015, 8:21 PM
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I'm concerned about our ability on kickoffs. We need someone who can kick it into
the end zone every time. Teams typically put their fastest (and most dangerous) runners
back to receive kickoffs. With all the talent out there, I just can't understand why
we can't get a guy with that kind of leg.
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Paw Warrior [4808]
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Wut?
Jan 7, 2015, 8:45 AM
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Pinion had his off days, but he was very capable of kicking it into and through the end zone. There were games that he did it every kickoff.
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Orange Blooded [2433]
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wishing you the best and thanks. You will be always a tiger***
Jan 6, 2015, 4:29 PM
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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thanks for all the work you've done at Clemson, I have
Jan 7, 2015, 6:27 AM
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enjoyed watching you play. Good luck in the NFL.
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 4:47 PM
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Kinda hard to figure this one!
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 4:47 PM
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Did he graduate????
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Clemson Icon [24158]
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I'm wondering the same thing
Jan 6, 2015, 4:50 PM
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Weird that it isn't mentioned
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Oculus Spirit [43125]
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Hard to play football and graduate in 3 years
Jan 6, 2015, 5:00 PM
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unless you are insanely smart
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110%er [5737]
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Re: Hard to play football and graduate in 3 years
Jan 6, 2015, 7:04 PM
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Unless you go to North Carolina!
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 5:39 PM
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Don't know the answer as a matter of fact, but I read some where I do think that he has another few semesters to graduate. But I can't be quoted on that!!!
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Letterman [261]
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 8:27 PM
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I really think he could have benefited from another year of college
experience. But, it's his decision. Why not do what Danny did and get a
guy off the soccer team who can kick it out of the stadium?
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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I think to be drafted he may have needed tha extra year. I
Jan 7, 2015, 6:30 AM
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don't think the soccer team has the talent it did when Danny was here but I'd still go look and I'm sure someone has....or will.
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Team Captain [482]
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro***
Jan 6, 2015, 5:05 PM
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Team Captain [482]
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 6, 2015, 5:06 PM
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Hate to see you leave Clemson early. Wish you sucess at the next level and good luck. GO TIGERS !!!
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This may have something to do with how many
Jan 6, 2015, 5:16 PM
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times we are going to have to punt next year with Watson behind center. I'm guessing not too many times. Just throwing another perspective out there.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: This may have something to do with how many
Jan 6, 2015, 8:30 PM
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I'm more concerned about kickoffs where you can really get burned.
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Re: This may have something to do with how many
Jan 6, 2015, 8:32 PM
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sure Slumcock - 66 and counting. 35-17. deal with it
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Letterman [261]
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Re: This may have something to do with how many
Jan 6, 2015, 8:39 PM
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OMG, ignorance prevails. If I'm a Carolina fan then your mother is Queen
of England. You may be a "queen," but I doubt that she is. Rave on.
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Re: This may have something to do with how many
Jan 7, 2015, 7:17 AM
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Welcome to the world of Tigernet. If you're not a pumper then you're a Carolina fan.
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CU Medallion [20869]
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I wish Pinion the best but do not see him as a pro
Jan 6, 2015, 5:47 PM
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I did not see him boom punts this year. I did not see him coffin corner or punt other teams inside the 10 this year with any regularity. As a comparison, I saw the ALA punter and Ray Guy Finalist, JK Scott hit more exceptional punts vs. Oh St than I saw Pinion hit all year.
Pinion missed some punts this year including in bowl game. Hard to understand his reasoning unless family is desperate for money ... and even in that case his performance on field with that big body sez he is not ready.
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Letterman [261]
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Re: I wish Pinion the best but do not see him as a pro
Jan 6, 2015, 8:35 PM
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I was afraid to say it, but glad you did. I don't see him as an elite kicker.
Too many times he kicked right to a top return back, and we paid the price.
But, I wish him well. We ignore the kicking game at our peril.
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Orange Blooded [3508]
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Are we even going to need a punter in 2015? Lmao!***
Jan 6, 2015, 5:59 PM
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Standout [248]
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I still don't get it
Jan 6, 2015, 7:13 PM
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I don't know which punters kick rugby style low rollers, which the NFL probably wouldn't want, and can't find stats such as net punting or inside 20, but just going by punting average there were 14 with averages above 44, 7 seniors and 7 juniors. Of the 33 punters ahead of Pinion, there were 12 seniors and 12 juniors. Don't see how he has a better chance this year than next. He's not currently at an NFL level, and I doubt he makes a roster as a punter on potential. He needs another good year of improvement. He could make a practice squad and maybe an NFL team the next year. He's got good size. Does that matter for a punter? Maybe he can be a P/TE. I think there are other reasons he is leaving school which he is keeping private, and that's fine. Good luck to him.
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Standout [248]
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slight correction to stats I posted
Jan 6, 2015, 7:23 PM
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there were 18 punters with average above 44, not 14.
The very top guys, the 4 who averaged over 46, were 2 juniors and no seniors, so maybe Pinion was looking at that.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [102348]
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If he was scholarship then we've got another one free.
Jan 6, 2015, 8:37 PM
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With the interest of the high ranking recruits toward Clemson I'm not surprised to see this. I wonder how many more will leave before signing day?
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Letterman [261]
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Re: I still don't get it
Jan 6, 2015, 8:42 PM
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OMG, a reasonable post. You must be a "coot." Just kidding.
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Game Changer [1816]
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Is it his punting or the punt coverage? NFL will analyze.
Jan 12, 2015, 11:36 AM
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A punter's averages & rank are GREATLY affected by the punt coverage (and the offense). From the NFL's perspective Pinion may be better or worse than his rank. If he gets a look from any NFL teams for punting, they will measure how quickly he gets the ball off, how far he punts, how good his hang-time is, how his placement is, and how consistent he is.
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Good luck to you!
Jan 6, 2015, 7:56 PM
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I hope you realize your dream!
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Do not understand this
Jan 6, 2015, 8:32 PM
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it seems interesting to me that he mentioned in the interview that he can kick field goals and makes me wonder if this has anything to do with the field goal kicking responsibilities this season and moving forward. He wouldn't be the first to leave this season due to disagreements with the coaching staff on personnel.
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Pinion Leaving
Jan 6, 2015, 9:36 PM
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I have heard that numerous NFL punters are expected to retire after this season which would open up more than the typical number of spots.
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110%er [3983]
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Re: Pinion Leaving
Jan 6, 2015, 10:22 PM
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I'd like to see a change in philosophy to where the punt return is viewed as an offensive play.
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All-American [562]
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he knows we aren't going to punt next year***
Jan 6, 2015, 8:45 PM
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Deshaun will handle it
Jan 6, 2015, 8:45 PM
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We'll score on every drive, we won't even need a punter
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Orange Blooded [3573]
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Can someone ask if he is going to graduate in May?
Jan 6, 2015, 9:26 PM
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if he's going to graduate before next season, smart move. If he's risking a career without a degree, then I don't understand it.
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I am of the Opinion that....
Jan 6, 2015, 10:42 PM
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ah, forget it. I just was looking for the right moment to use that one.
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Re: New Story: Pinion breaks down his decision to turn pro
Jan 7, 2015, 8:03 PM
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Once again education takes a back seat. I think this is a really bad mistake for a kicker of any type. The NFL has absolutely no alligence to them and will let them go in a heartbeat, after one screw up. Good luck on this decision. Just glad he is not my son giving up so early on his education.
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