Re: Thoughts on DJU

ClemsonBrad1981 · 2024-08-24T15:41:48.676Z

I have mixed feelings when watching him play. I pulled for him last year at Oregon St, he's a Clemson Grad and gave his all here, it just didn't work out. However, now that he is at a rival in FSU that changes things. Wondering what the overall perception of him is, not much history of Clemson grads playing at rivals, except Feaster.

From all accounts when DJU was here he tried.

I really wish him well, except when he plays Clemson. When he plays Clemson I wish for him to have 5 pick 6 INT's. And for FSU to lose by 49 pts.

The other reason I might find it difficult to pull for him is; "he's in our conference"!
When Feaster went to SCAR - it wasn't going to affect our conference championship aspirations. Do I want DJU, who when he gets hot can be a really good QB, getting hot at the wrong time? Like the Clemson week as an example. No, I do not. So as one of our most capable opponents on paper; I don't want him to be as great as anticipated. Strictly though, because it betters Clemson's chances.

When they play Florida - I will be pulling for him like he is still at Clemson. Just can't do it for someone in the conference.

Just like Ethinosa Reuben for Georgia Tech - I can't root for him to do so great that he presents a great danger to Clemson.

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Aug 24, 2024, 7:09 PM

I was discussing this exact topic with my wife after the FSU game. I cheered for DJ at O. State last year. He is a Clemson guy. Pull for him. But when he came back to the ACC and to FSU.. Well that is one of our big rivals. I feel that is not cool. I think it was for money and to have a chance to stick it to us. That rubbed me the wrong way. I was cheering against FSU today because that helps us. But I was also happy he lost. I am trying my best not to be petty. But I would be lying if I told you different.

That said, its one game for FSU. 11 more games to play. Can either still be great, or could be a bust. If it is a bust, I am curious about the pressure on Norvell. I don't keep up with "the players market", but they flashed on the screen 5 or 6 players that they "recruited" away from some top programs. I am sure there was a price tag for each of them. I think they said there were 14 "portal" players for them this year, to go along with their roster. FSU alumni are putting up some money. Thats nice. But that means they want fast results. I just have to believe this is going to be a short fuse down there. I think if they only win 7 games, he might be gone.

A side note. With the use of the portal, and the money that takes to support the rosters , I am curious if you will start to see a shift in the coaching econmics. Money is not endless. I doubt schools are going to continue to pay coaches 10 mill a year and coordinates 1~2 million a year, and put big money in for the players aswell. Maybe it happens in the short term, but I think long term the funds run out. Maybe people start to realize these kids are not professionals yet and its not just as easy as plug and play. So coaches keep more money. Or, they tell the coach, we help you have the money to buy your team, but you will not make as much. Lots of maybes and different scenarios. Just curious how this might playout over the next 5 years.

Looking forward to our season opener next week. Hope we show up and give it our best!

Go Tigers!

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Thoughts on DJU

Most people here want him to fail because it

I want him to fail because I dont pull for FSU.***

This is correct plus I feel the need to cheer for GiT

Matter of fact, I hate FSU.

Re: I want him to fail because I dont pull for FSU.***

Re: Most people here want him to fail because it

At least half of this board was rooting against him last year at Oregon State***

I personally have no issue with DJU. Since he is the opposing QB....