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Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous
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Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 4:31 PM

Tajh Boyd was a good college QB. He beat mostly everyone he was suppose to beat, struggled against the elite teams, but proved he can do it against elite defenses like LSU and Ohio State. As far as ppl comparing Cole Stoudt to Boyd before he plays against a team with a pulse is ridiculous.

1. Saw where someone said that Cole Stoudt doesn't crack under pressure and handles pressure alot better than Boyd. ?????????? Was this from a HS film?

2. Saw where someone said that Stoudt runs the offense faster than Boyd, what does that even mean? Am I missing something, did Stoudt get in and play meaningful time against a first string defense??

Boyd was an amazing QB for Clemson, and I hope Stoudt is too. Some stuff is crazy, at least wait until after the first game before claiming that Stoudt is the best thing that ever happened. I mean, wouldn't he have been on the field if he were better?

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 4:58 PM

Not bashing Boyd here - but I'll respond to #2. Yes - I think Stoudt makes his reads faster than Boyd, and has his team ready for the next play faster than Boyd. I have always thought that.

That said - Boyd was an excellent QB for us, and has an absolute laser arm when he is on. He could throw passes that most QB's only dream about. Plus Boyd was awesome in short-yardage situations. Everyone knows that. Boyd had strengths and weaknesses, and so does Stoudt. It's up to the coaches to try and get the most productivity out of each player by playing to THEIR strength.

BOTH QB's represent CLEMSON in the most positive way - and I probably appreciate that the most.

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 7:32 PM

cole throws a better ball but heck a lot of people do. It comes down to timing and reads. Stoudt will have some lumps.


Our bigger issue is lack of a running game. No running game means 3-4 loses. Decent running game and we can win 10.

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I guess I will reiterate his point...


Jul 27, 2014, 7:41 PM

It's ridiculous to say cole does anything better than Boyd when he hasn't really played any meaningful minutes.

We don't know if he's any good, garbage time proves absolutely nothing. He's got a lot on his shoulders and it will be a miracle if he plays anywhere close to how good Tahj played. Y'all better get your expectations right and understand that double digit wins this year will be an amazing feat. Defense will have to be unbelievable to get us there in my opinion. 8-4 this yr hopefully 9-3.

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Re: I guess I will reiterate his point...


Jul 27, 2014, 10:33 PM

:b Debbie Downer needs to drink more orange Kool-Aid.

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And you base Stoudt making reads faster from Stoudt...


Jul 27, 2014, 9:14 PM [ in reply to Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous ]

playing against 2nd and 3rd string defenses, who are subbing in during a blowout. Sorry but you have no basis in fact to make that claim.

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 7:35 PM

Agreed!!

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Agree with OP, but...


Jul 27, 2014, 7:58 PM

calling that Ohio State D "elite" is a bit of a stretch. They sucked.

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Re: Agree with OP, but...


Jul 27, 2014, 10:41 PM

> calling that Ohio State D "elite" is a bit of a
> stretch. They sucked.

Yeah, OSU was ranked 100 something in pass defense weren't they?

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There is a reason Soudt sat behind TB for 3 years!


Jul 27, 2014, 9:26 PM

Listen, the most popular guy on any football team is always the back-up QB. Look at everyone already standing up for Stoudt when people get geeked up over Watson and how good he could be.

Stoudt will have my support as TB did and Watson will have it after that. I am not getting paid to decide who the starting QB is... instead I pay way too much to be a fan, just ask my wife!

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 10:07 PM

Not exactly. The reason why Boyd was the starter over Stoudt was the design offense playbook that Morris was running. We could always count on Boyd for getting that 1st down in short yard situations. The reason why Boyd won out over Stoudt was because of our lack of depth at running back. We just didn't have the talent in the depth charts like we do now.

Now Clemson has a stable of running backs that could start at any Division 1 School. So we do not need a dual threat QB as much as we did when Tajh was the starter. Also, Chad Morris wasn't afraid to go over the top and go for the deep ball in his play calling. We had the WR to execute that style of offense. Cole actually had great reviews. And if you watch him against 2nd team defenders he does run a faster tempo. Tempo is not affected by talent on the opposing defense. Also, he picked apart the FSU 2nd team defense last year with ease. The same FSU defense that will be going up against him this season.

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 27, 2014, 10:37 PM

"Now Clemson has a stable of running backs that could start at any Division 1 School."

Don't kid yourself. That is ridiculous.
You think Gurley, Marshall, or Davis would be worried about these guys taking their spots? Yeldon?

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Re: Wasn't the biggest Boyd supporter, but this is ridiculous


Jul 28, 2014, 8:37 AM

May I remind you that Gurley, Marshal,and Davis all had less than 1000 yards on the season last year. Gurley had one long run from Line of Scrimmage to get a touchdown against Clemson. Our RB will be live against a Front 7 that is arguably the best in the Nation right now. Davis had a pitiful 22 yards against Clemson last season. Marshal didn't even have over 100 yards against Clemson, and the only reason why Gurley did was due to a busted assignment by Shuey and Crawford on 1 play. So if our guys are running live in practice against the same defense that contained 6 of the most elite RB last season I would beg to differ with your opinion. OUR RB will be ready without question.

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Our country won't go on forever, if we stay soft as we are now. There won't be any America because some foreign soldiery will invade us and take our women and breed a hardier race.

~Chesty Puller
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DEER Dr Spin,


Jul 28, 2014, 8:59 AM

you're good, you should do Fox or CNN.

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