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Clemson Conqueror [11256]
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Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:24 AM
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Beautiful run - but I'm not sure if this was visible or mentioned on TV.
Once Mafah broke out, there appeared to be two App St guys that might catch him. On Mafah's left, Westco caught up with a one guy, got in front of him and effectively eliminated that threat by slowing down and obstructing the guy. I'm not sure that guy could have caught up with Mafah, but the effort from Westco was good to see.
On Mafah's right was where the real threat appeared to be. There was an App St defender that I thought was certain to catch him, but Antonio William caught up to the player and, like Westco, got in front of the defender and slowed him down.
Great play by both receivers that might not have been seen if you weren't at the game. This stuff won't usually make the headlines...but it'll certainly help this team get to where we want them to go.
Go Tigers
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Great job To both WRs and to Tyler Grishams coaching !
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:27 AM
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Clemson Sports Icon [52590]
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:32 AM
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That was a great team play.
Mafah is a force, but not the fastest guy.
The receivers are much faster and were easily able to tag along behind him to provide interference.
As needed Mafah will gain endless yards this season hitting the line hard and often.
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:35 AM
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Mafah is much faster than he gets credit for.
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:38 AM
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^^^^
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:47 AM
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The biggest threat after breaking through the line is Farmer, #4, the Free Safety. Mafah runs away from him before the CBs (#2 and #6) get shielded by our WRs.
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All-TigerNet [5777]
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:24 AM
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Correct. Clemson had 6 runs of 40+ yards last season. Mafah had all 6. He can fly when he has to. He is one of those players that coaches call "Football Fast."
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 9:38 AM
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The effort of the WRs last night was markedly better. Looks like that group got the "message".
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Team Captain [487]
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 10:27 AM
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Nice block by 11 to break him open.
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:39 AM
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Brings tool I think had a great Crack block
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Orange Blooded [2406]
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On live TV it was called 73 yards
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Sep 8, 2024, 10:32 AM
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Regardless, it was a terrific run and the perfect play call for the situation.
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:11 AM
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Mafah has got some wheels! He doesn't look like it due to his stocky build but in an open field footrace he always seems to pull away
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I rewinded the replay of that three or four times.
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:30 AM
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It was clear why these freshmen were getting open. 'They be nimble, they be quick.' They be dedicated too.
Maf be fast too but they ran him down.
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:58 AM
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You very rarely will have a long run like that without great WR blocking.
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Orange Beast [6514]
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Reminded me of CJs 1-shoe KO return vs Maryland
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Sep 8, 2024, 12:07 PM
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Jacoby Ford comes racing up from 5-7 yards behind him to lead the way with 2 blocks in the last 20 yards to secure the TD.
Granted, Jacoby was probably the only one that could lead block for CJ like that run 🏃🏾💨
https://x.com/apthirteen/status/1278127702571126784?lang=en
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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Sep 8, 2024, 12:13 PM
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I saw that on television. I made a comment to my wife about Westco’s speed. I don’t think mafia is slow, by the fact none of the corners could catch him, but Westco caught him and defended him.
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Sep 9, 2024, 3:16 PM
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Maybe mafia would be faster if he took the gun instead of the cannoli every now and then…
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
Sep 11, 2024, 11:27 AM
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Love the Godfather reference.
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
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The slow downs weren’t needed. NADH topped 20mph on that run and nobody’s catching that in college. Xavier Worthy might have been able to walk him down.
I agree that it’s great to see WR blocking downfield and doing the dirty work that doesn’t show up on the stat sheets. Westco and Moore changed the dynamic. Most defenses were playing zero coverage and daring us to throw. The other receivers couldn’t get behind or create separation. Moore and Westco do. App State had to play two high safeties instead of adding two extra to the box and clogging the middle of the field. That allowed Williams and other receivers to show they are capable when we have a legit deep threat on the field. If Moore and Westco stay healthy look for CK to grow for 4000 plus yards!
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Game Day Hero [4144]
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Noticed WR blocking drills happening pre game too
Sep 9, 2024, 1:19 PM
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It did not happen against UGA (at least I didn’t see it when I was there & got there when gates opened). And I did not see it pre game at all last season.
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Re: Shoutout on Mafah's 80+ TD run
Sep 9, 2024, 1:26 PM
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I was most encouraged by seeing Mafah accelerate past three levels of defenders on that play breaking out into the open. WR blocking is critical downfield as well on those as that's a long haul for a big boy - but dude showed a gear and speed I'm not sure I was expecting from him.
My buddies and I were noticing Williams and Wesco trailing there and sealing the deal. Great all around team play.
Go Tigers!
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The students that paint up every home game should dub themselves "The Phil Mafia"
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