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Heisman Winner [78576]
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Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 8:09 AM
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So much going on right now, but can we still think some on football?
Some of yall are proven Tiger experts, I learn a lot here.
This will be his 3rd (and maybe last) year as a Tiger.
Is he going to be one of the best at linebacker to ever play for us?
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Rival Killer [2656]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 8:17 AM
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He is of that standard. Flipping him and Trent late last season along with Trotter in the middle resulted in the best linebacker trio play in the past ten years.
I think Trotter and Carter are both off to the NFL after 2023 season…reloading.
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110%er [9905]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 8:25 AM
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I say yes. What gets lost with all the incredible DLinemen that have come through is the studs at LB over the last decade. Trotter, Simpson, Simmons, Spector, etc. Hurts to lose two but got to agree with Cooltig. Big shoes to fill.
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Solid Orange [1345]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 12:25 PM
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Uhhhhh...SKALSKI! Uhhhhhh...BOULEWARE! I know they didn't have the NFL career but as leaders and competitors those dudes have to be in there.
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110%er [9905]
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Re: Barrett Carter
Feb 18, 2023, 3:24 AM
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Uhhhhhh, the etc. I am well aware of those two players as any Clemson fan would be. Just rattled off the first few that came to mind. No need getting your panties in a wad. Could just say “I’d add Bouleware and Skalski” without the histrionics. Coot.
FGF>>>>>>
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 8:37 AM
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Hopefully... If he continues to get better, he will be hard to keep out of that conversation.
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Heisman Winner [78576]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 5:14 PM
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I agree ...
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Dynasty Maker [3321]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 9:18 AM
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I don't know if he gets to the level of Kirkland, Sheppard, John Johnson, Wayne Simmons, or Anthony Simmons, but I think he has pretty good chance to be up there with Isaiah Simmons as one of the best of the 2000's.
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Orange Beast [6330]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 9:50 AM
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I would also throw Ed McDaniel on that list.
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Solid Orange [1344]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 9:55 AM
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Doug Brewster with Mcdaniel tackling machines.
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Varsity [145]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 11:49 AM
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Don't leave Keith Adams out of that conversation. I loved watching him get after the coots in '99, a 27 tackle performance to keep that hapless bunch winless on the season.
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Game Changer [2045]
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Glad you mentioned him
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Feb 17, 2023, 7:04 PM
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Met ‘the termite’ at tiger town tavern a couple summers after he played. Place was dead and we talked for what seemed like forever. We both had three drinks. We said our goodbyes and then I realized it had only been about 5 minutes.
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All-American [555]
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Re: Barrett Carter
Feb 20, 2023, 6:50 PM
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Most underrated Clemson LB. Also had a pro bowl NFL career.
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Oculus Spirit [44772]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 9:59 AM
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Looking back at his pure athleticism Isaiah Simmons was just a flat out baller. Wish I had appreciated him more while he was here.
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Bubba Brown, The Judge,***
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Feb 17, 2023, 11:51 AM
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Feb 18, 2023, 6:48 PM
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Barret Carter is a fantastic player, but the LB corp
Of W.Simmon(rip), Ashley Sheppard, John Johnson, Ed McDaniel and Levon Kirkland are as good as you're going to ever see in college football.
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Dynasty Maker [3321]
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Re: Barrett Carter
Feb 20, 2023, 2:50 PM
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Yep when someone says "Clemson Linebackers" those of us who are of a certain age think of that group of MEN.
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Oculus Spirit [44772]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 9:57 AM
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I have high hopes for Trotter becoming dominant this season but Carter should be a beast as well.
Hoping those guys on the backend eat a lot and get in the weight room.
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There’s a reason why Clemson was considered LBU for years.
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Feb 17, 2023, 12:01 PM
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Linebacker has arguably been the most consistently great position at Clemson over the past 40-50 years, most of whom are mentioned in this thread.
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Paw Warrior [4858]
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Re: There’s a reason why Clemson was considered LBU for years.
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Feb 17, 2023, 12:23 PM
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The linebackers of the late 80's were the best!
Kirkland, Shepherd, Simmons, Johnson, Brewster, and Bussie. Bussie might have been the best of all but Hatfield could not control him.
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Re: There’s a reason why Clemson was considered LBU for years.
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Feb 17, 2023, 7:10 PM
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Andy Headen was pretty good too.
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Rival Killer [2955]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 12:24 PM
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Carter and Trotter will be first team All- ACC.
When was the last time we had a pair with such lofty expectations ?
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National Champion [7850]
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Re: Barrett Carter
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Feb 17, 2023, 7:22 PM
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He certainly has that potential. Isaiah was so dominant in his junior year, so he’s still the best we’ve had under Dabo. Barrett has the ability to be even better though.
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110%er [3679]
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He will be better than Simpson
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Feb 18, 2023, 1:51 AM
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but maybe not as good as Isaiah Simmons.
IMO, he was just about as good as Simpson last year. 100x better on pass coverage but not quite as good a pass rusher.
Carter's range is crazy. He will be a true 3-level defensive player in the NFL. A bigger version of Derwin James.
I hope whoever drafts him next year doesn't force him to gain 25 lbs and stick him at linebacker, rush DE full time. His coverage ability is too good to waste.
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Heisman Winner [86300]
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I dunno, we had a lot of pretty stout linebackers back in
Feb 20, 2023, 6:55 PM
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the Saint Danniford era.
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Freshman [-100]
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He might not have even started for us in 90/91/92.
Feb 20, 2023, 7:45 PM
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Levonster
Ashley Sheppard
Wayne Simmons
John Johnson
Those LB corps were LOADED!
And he has a ways to go to reach the level of Anthony Simmons and Keith Adams too.
Lastly, this year, he might no even be as good as Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
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