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Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that
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Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 15, 2021, 8:44 PM

I watch, there's only 11 at one time that can be on the field, blocking and tackling. There's mainly one guy passing the ball, four catching, five or so blocking....

I really don't understand the consternation and gnashing of teeth with lower scholarship numbers. Alot of the scholarships are given to dudes who will never see the field. Folks get mad when our staff plays everyone on the roster, but then get mad when we seem to be lowering the roster number.

With 70 on scholarship, there's theoretically 3-deep at all positions along with specialists.

With the portal, wouldn't that 15 player differential most likely transfer to where they have a chance to sniff the field? Is it better to get rid of the drama of a transfer from a full 85 or just pre-cull??

Getting 70 players of the right fit is WAY more important than getting 85 of kinda-fits.

So my question to those who have been on a large team.....Is having the extra bodies really that important? If its just blocking dummies needed, you can always find more walk-ons....

Go Tigers!

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Given the amount of injuries we've had the last 2 years


Dec 15, 2021, 8:50 PM

it doesn't take long to get down to the 3rd player on any depth chart, in any key position.

In the instance we have just 70 players on scholarship, the talent drop off could be huge if we don't get some spots filled.

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When did the 9 "right fits" become "kinda fits"


Dec 15, 2021, 8:57 PM

Transfer Portal is littered with Clemson players.

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Re: When did the 9 "right fits" become "kinda fits"


Dec 16, 2021, 6:03 AM

Lol The portal is not littered with Clemson players. We have less than almost anyone. Some FBS teams have 20 plus in the portal.

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Lazy response without looking at the real numbers


Dec 16, 2021, 12:55 PM

Clemson putting 9 in the portal is on the high end for a team.

Feel free to look for yourself.

https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Football/TransferPortal/?institutionkey=24008

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I looked....


Dec 16, 2021, 7:38 PM

....and you're wrong.

Clemson has 16 players enter the portal since 1/1/21.

There are 7 other teams, just in the ACC, that have put just as many (or more) players in the portal. There are also 7 teams in the SEC that have put more players in the portal than Clemson during the same time.

High end?? Try Syracuse at 25, Tenn at 23, Auburn at 22, FSU at 21, or Mizzu at 21.


Since 1/1/21:

25 - Syracuse
21 - FSU
17 - UVA
16 - UNC
16 - GT
16 - BC
16 - VT
15 - Louisville
13 - Miami
12 - Wake
9 - Pitt
6 - NC State
5 - Duke


23 - Tenn
22 - Auburn
21 - Mizzu
19 - Kentucky
18 - Ark
17 - Ole Miss
17 - Vandy
16 - TA&M
16 - Miss St.
15 - SC
15 - LSU
14 - Florida
13 - Bama
7 - UGA (They must be paying REALLY well. How long can they keep it up until the money dries up).


Maybe you should have looked at the numbers...

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Yeah we should play with fewer players while other teams


Dec 15, 2021, 10:07 PM

have a full compliment of players.

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Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 15, 2021, 10:11 PM

Not sure, let me research… let’s say Alabama’s roster for reference and I’ll get back!

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Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 15, 2021, 10:16 PM

Injuries academics and portal. Plus you need to be developing underclassmen.

Three deep goes to 1 deep pretty quick as we saw this year.

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Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 16, 2021, 7:11 AM

I guess you did not follow closely last year as we had Ajoe and Swinney starting due to injuries. It also allows time for players to develop as this does not bode well for out team 2-3 years out

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Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 16, 2021, 12:57 PM

I think Will Swinney being in the starting lineup answers your question.

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Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 16, 2021, 7:45 PM

Yea this year was a wake-up call on needing as many as we can get. Sit behind Clemson’s bench and it was sad to see how many boys were walking around with no pads. I believe we had been fortunate injury wise over the last few years but this year was one of the worst that I can remember.

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MEG


Re: Do you really need 85 plus walk-ons? Based on the game that


Dec 16, 2021, 7:47 PM

Don't forget the Scout Team. We no longer have Jimmy Greenbeans for the scout QB.

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Heck no


Dec 16, 2021, 8:32 PM

Consider that Alonzo Stagg’s University of Chicago team won the National Championship in 1905 with 19 players.
Outscorded their opponents 271-5.
And I think we are every bit as good as they were.

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Re: Heck no


Dec 16, 2021, 9:42 PM

You’re not seriously going to compare that scenario with Clemson presently??????

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A+ troll, triggered into brief spells of violence & destruction...


Dec 16, 2021, 9:23 PM

twice while reading your masterpiece troll post. Well done. I must say, you play the role of the clueless, misinformed adult casual w/ the brain power of a new born troglodyte to perfection. Bravo!

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