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Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
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Feb 16, 2021, 1:45 PM
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football?
My top three in order:
1. CJ Spiller
2. Justin Miller
3. Jacoby Ford
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Yes, to those...plus
Feb 16, 2021, 1:49 PM
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i was going to add Tony Horne, but if i remember correctly, he was electric on kick-offs.
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Those guys were great...
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Feb 16, 2021, 1:52 PM
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But these days all we need is someone who can fair catch a ball.
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HR #13 is probably the greatest fair catcher of them all!***
Feb 16, 2021, 3:04 PM
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Will Swinney has to be on the list.***
Feb 16, 2021, 1:52 PM
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Feb 16, 2021, 1:52 PM
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Spiller..................Miller, McCloud
Feb 16, 2021, 2:05 PM
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CJ is 1st by a long shot. But we've had handful of good ones the past 20 years.
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
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Feb 16, 2021, 2:06 PM
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Donnell Woolford
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 2:07 PM
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Pardon the recency bias, but Amari Rogers did just fine. Had a TD against BC, I believe, and was very dependable catching the ball.
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 2:11 PM
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Ray Ray is doing fine in the NFL. Averaging 8-10 yards a return I believe.
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Derrick Hamilton aka “noodle”
Feb 16, 2021, 2:15 PM
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Nm
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This^***
Feb 16, 2021, 2:42 PM
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Re: This^ He was great
Feb 16, 2021, 2:52 PM
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till Stockstill went to USC and then told him to leave Clemson early
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Then he got injured and his NFL career ended early.***
Feb 16, 2021, 2:54 PM
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I'd say Justin Miller was the best at it.
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Feb 16, 2021, 2:16 PM
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had a knack for making the right cut and did it while welcoming contact. CJ was the best at making a cut and getting away from everyone and we all knew if there was any daylight it was over. But if i had to bring back one dude that was money every time he got the ball it was Justin Miller.
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Re: I'd say Justin Miller was the best at it.
Feb 16, 2021, 9:09 PM
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I’m showing my age but Willie Underwood was pretty good. Had healthcare administration class with him. He wore a T shirt that said “Willie’s return service “!
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He was my first thought as well.***
Feb 16, 2021, 11:20 PM
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Re: Donnell Wolford
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Feb 16, 2021, 2:20 PM
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Justin Miller
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 2:21 PM
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CJ Spiller and Justin Miller
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 2:31 PM
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Justin Miller
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Feb 16, 2021, 3:03 PM
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I've been watching the tigers since the late 70s..........
Feb 16, 2021, 3:11 PM
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There have been very few punt returners that really striked fear in opposing teams. If I had to rank them I would say:
1. Derrick Hamilton-he was a very good kick returner as well.
2. Donnell Woolford-he was terrible early in his career. really came on as a junior and senior.
3. Justin Miller-very dependable to catch and get yards.
4. Amari Rodgers-he was so shifty and didn't lose yards.
I know some people mention Ray Ray but he dropped so many. He was a liability back there. We really haven't had that many threats. I've got to admit our offense has been so good I'm ok with a fair catch at this point.
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Re: I've been watching the tigers since the late 70s..........
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Feb 16, 2021, 3:32 PM
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No CJ ???
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Re: I've been watching the tigers since the late 70s..........
Feb 16, 2021, 6:37 PM
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No CJ ???
TBF - Spiller and Ford split Punt Return duty but I feel you here.
IMO CJ Spiller is the best All-Purpose player I've seen come through Clemson ??
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Billy Davis
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Feb 16, 2021, 3:38 PM
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The last couple of years it's been a guy named
Feb 16, 2021, 4:06 PM
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FAIR CATCH...this is crazy with the amazing skills that we've put on the field. IDK if it's a philosophy to not take advantage of them (stupid) or the blocking schemes are so bad/wrong that no one gets a chance to run with the ball upfield.
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Re: The last couple of years it's been a guy named
Feb 16, 2021, 4:12 PM
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Seems to me the punters today are going for hang time instead of distance , therefore making a lot of their punts nearly impossible to return .
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Which games have we lost because we have decided to
Feb 16, 2021, 6:18 PM
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... minimize the risks associated with attempting either return or block a punt?
A muffed punt after getting the other team off the field is a disaster. So is a 15 yard roughing penalty.
We’ve been plenty good on offense that we don’t need to take that chance.
Our coaches seem to know what they’re doing .
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Jacoby Ford was fun to watch***
Feb 16, 2021, 4:45 PM
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I would flip Miller and Ford, but that is a great top 3.
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Feb 16, 2021, 4:50 PM
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Spiller and Ford looked like a home run threat each and every time they took off. Miller did not have that kind of killing speed or moves.
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Miller and Spiller were awesome. Stuckey was pretty decent.***
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Feb 16, 2021, 4:59 PM
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 5:04 PM
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CJ, Woolford, Amari Rodgers
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 9:21 PM
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Back in the day Don Kelly gave us something to cheer for
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 5:55 PM
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Thunder and Lightning, sentimentally. Jacoby Ford otherwise.
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 5:59 PM
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I'll add the greatest punt returner to play against us was Deon Sanders. Remember THAT game where he told Bowden and the Tigers on the sidelines what he would do?
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 9:12 PM
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Yes. He pointed to the Southeast end zone corner, then took it to that spot for TD.
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Not the best...but Adam Humphries took one to the house against.....
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Feb 16, 2021, 7:37 PM
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Louisville in 2014. Only other TD we got that day was a fumble recovery.
Got a few FGs and squeaked out a win by 6.
We’ve had better returners...but getting a TD in a nail biter like that was crucial.
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Re: Not the best...but Adam Humphries took one to the house against.....
Feb 16, 2021, 9:37 PM
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I just read through all the comments because I wanted to post humphries. That was one of the most impactful punt returns.
Good call - should’ve logged on sooner!
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 7:58 PM
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Justin Miller!
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Re: Who are the greatest punt returners for Clemson
Feb 16, 2021, 8:44 PM
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CJ hands down.
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Feb 16, 2021, 9:41 PM
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