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Nuk Hopkins
Jan 4, 2013, 1:32 PM
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I am in Clemson today for basketball interviews, but I've talked to a few people close to Nuk Hopkins and wanted to share some info on the board. I talked to one person close to the situation who says that Nuk is "closer to staying" at Clemson than he was six weeks ago, and the main reason is South Carolina. He wants to beat the Gamecocks and of course be around for what could be a special year next year. Apparently Nuk wants a win over SCAR before he leaves. Now, is that enough to keep him here or really sway his decision? Probably not, but it's interesting to hear that he is telling people that.
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Re: Nuk Hopkins- thanks
Jan 4, 2013, 1:33 PM
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I'd love to see that but I want him to make the best decision for himself. whatever that may be.
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All-In [27187]
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Re: Nuk Hopkins
Jan 4, 2013, 1:33 PM
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Whatever Nuk decides, he's deserving of our thanks and best wishes either way. I'd be ecstatic if he stayed, but happy for him if he went pro.
Dude's a class act, all the way.
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Re: Nuk Hopkins
Jan 4, 2013, 1:36 PM
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Spot on.
Never caused a problem to anyone except opposing DBs...Great kid who's represented this university well.
I believe Dabo would not let him stay because of not having a W vs Carolina.
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Legend [15749]
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The fact that never beating SC bothers him this much is a
Jan 4, 2013, 1:38 PM
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testament to his orange blood.
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Orange Blooded [3820]
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Makes me love and respect the guy that much more.....
Jan 4, 2013, 1:40 PM
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You truly are one of the best Tigers ever Nuk..
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a man after Franc's heart***
Jan 4, 2013, 1:40 PM
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Re: a man after Franc's heart- thankful
Jan 4, 2013, 1:41 PM
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he doesnt have franc's hands or speed though. 
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^^true story from DSP***
Jan 4, 2013, 1:43 PM
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Woo Hoo Great News!
Jan 4, 2013, 1:42 PM
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Celebrating has commenced
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Love to have him stay
Jan 4, 2013, 1:43 PM
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But I think it would be best for him to go this year rather than next. Not sure he can have better numbers next year. Only 1 football.
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Thank you, Nuk
Jan 4, 2013, 1:44 PM
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You have given the team and fans so much--we support you 100% whatever you decide.
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Nuk Hopkins - thanks for possible great news - did you ever
Jan 4, 2013, 1:45 PM
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say a mea culpa about your prediction of CU loss?
Just say you are sorry, and we will forgive you David - enjoy your journalism!
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Re: Nuk Hopkins - thanks for possible great news - did you ever
Jan 4, 2013, 1:53 PM
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No apologies... I picked against Clemson in the ACCCG last year and it worked!! I thought I would try that strategy again.. Lol
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110%er [6681]
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Well, good reason anyway - HAPPY NEW YEAR!***
Jan 4, 2013, 2:01 PM
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just goes to show how special Clemson is .. players who
Jan 4, 2013, 1:45 PM
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can go make bank find it hard to leave, while scar has players bolting out of there. Heard Ace Sanders is going to declare. I bet he doesn't even get drafted. NFL teams don't draft punt returners.
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Source?
Jan 4, 2013, 1:51 PM
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Thanks for the info. This should be donor board material.
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Re: Nuk Hopkins
Jan 4, 2013, 1:53 PM
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beating coots
NC
Clemson degree
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I wish some fans had the hunger to beat SCar like this
Jan 4, 2013, 1:53 PM
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he went through a losing season
he's won an ACC Title
he's had a couple 10 win seasons
he's beaten #8 LSU in miraculous fashion
but ya know what?........he can't STOMACH being completely OWNED by South Carolina
that all being said
#1 he could still go, but the fact he might be saying that is great
#2 he needs to make the best decision for himself and not b/c he hasn't won that game.........and i think he will.
but i do like the hunger.......i hope some of that rubs off on dabo
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good grief ... I'm sure Dabo isn't hungry, he just loves
Jan 4, 2013, 1:55 PM
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losing to the coots. You people kill me.
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All-TigerNet [10360]
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we have looked COMPLETELY unprepared the last 4 years
Jan 4, 2013, 2:03 PM
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vs South Carolina.
does dabo WANT to lose?......no, not saying that
does dabo need to put for focus and emphasis on beating them? ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT A DOUBT
4 straight beaten by 10+ points EACH TIME......inexcuseable.......and then turn around and look like "world beaters" vs LSU??..........when we play SCar we are:
-unprepared
-scared
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-you name we fold
need a BIG attitude swag change in this team........very similar to that vs LSU.......only even MEANER and "thugier"
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But mostly Carolina was better.***
Jan 4, 2013, 2:52 PM
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disagree......
Jan 4, 2013, 2:59 PM
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2009 we were better
2010 they were better
2011 & 2012 I think we were "equal" give or take a little each way, but the score reflected they were lightyears better..........................
even if they WERE better EVERY year I still expect to beat good teams......and NEVER lose 4 straight to them.......NEVER.......inexcuseable
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Don't have any insight,but...
Jan 4, 2013, 1:55 PM
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I think if Nuke can run a sub 4.5 40 in the combine, he'll be a 1st rd draft pick. Therefore, it might be in his best interest to bolt...j/s
#21
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True, but wasn't CJ considered 1st round after junior year?
Jan 4, 2013, 2:05 PM
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He wanted to come back and make to ACC championship and win a bowl game.
He did both (and tried to win ACC championship single handed) and then went 1st round after his senior year.
So, depends on what someone wants out of life I guess.
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Re: True, but wasn't CJ considered 1st round after junior year?
Jan 4, 2013, 2:44 PM
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Yes CJ was going to be a mid to late (most likely late) first round pick. Getting that degree coupled with being the feature back and the possibilities of that upcoming season brought him back. (Also Dabo played a big role in this)
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Could Tigernet buy him a Lloyds of London Ins policy
Jan 4, 2013, 2:01 PM
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just in case he gets injured as a Sr?
With Nuk, Sammy, and Tajh in 2013 we are set to make a run at the BCS title.
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Re: Could Tigernet buy him a Lloyds of London Ins policy
Jan 4, 2013, 2:03 PM
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Most TNers' won't even pay Crump a little money. We ain't in L of L's league. LMAO
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Re: believe it or not the NCAA actually has a program
Jan 4, 2013, 2:04 PM
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where players get that type insurance at very nominal rates. Of all the stuff they botch they do something right there
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Whether he stays or not, I love that he bleeds ORANGE!!
Jan 4, 2013, 2:05 PM
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I am so proud to have him as a Tiger. He was so, so cool and collected under pressure the other night. It was amazing.
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Re: Nuk Hopkins
Jan 4, 2013, 2:53 PM
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He has been a class act who has represented Clemson in an awesome way. Sammy could learn a lot from nuk. Being selfish I hope he stays. He's been the man though. Thanks nuk
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