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Letterman [295]
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Could Roscoe have been as good as Sammy?
Nov 6, 2013, 10:00 PM
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All-In [30593]
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absolutely***
Nov 6, 2013, 10:01 PM
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Orange Blooded [3427]
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I'm a youngin so what exactly happened with Roscoe?
Nov 6, 2013, 10:11 PM
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I know who he is just not his story...
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he was a freak athlete....
Nov 6, 2013, 10:12 PM
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and if he would have panned out, we would be asking "is Sammy as good as Roscoe"
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Orange Blooded [3427]
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so was he just a bust or did he get hurt or what?***
Nov 6, 2013, 10:34 PM
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too many voices in his head... had some injuries
Nov 6, 2013, 10:40 PM
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experienced some tragedy
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Virtuoso [610]
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He was like Martin .... soft!***
Nov 7, 2013, 3:30 AM
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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You are such a d-bag
Nov 8, 2013, 6:58 AM
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But you've been told this before.
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Orange Blooded [3427]
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thanks to both of y'all
Nov 6, 2013, 10:49 PM
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I never knew but how unfortunate for him, glad to see he's living better and being a positive influence for kids.
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Re: link:
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He was a great athlete who never seemed to find the influence he needed to really escape his past and grasp onto a great future. Great news is that now he seems to have what he needs in his life to give him satisfaction and happiness. Helping kids make better lives for themselves and for their futures is a good ending for this story, IMO.
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Roscoe
Nov 6, 2013, 10:21 PM
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I watched him at my high school in football and I played American Legion baseball against him and he is the best athlete I have ever seen in person. Had a cannon arm and hit a ball off my buddy in Union that may still be in orbit. Too bad things didn't work out for him.
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Re: Roscoe
Nov 6, 2013, 10:25 PM
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Crosby was probably the most hyped WR that Clemson has ever recruited. (that I can think of)
He didn't have the luxury of the coaching staff (or team depth) that Clemson has now.
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I saw him hit a baseball over the center field flag pole
Nov 6, 2013, 10:39 PM
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in Gaffney when he was a sophomore
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Re: Roscoe
Nov 7, 2013, 7:32 AM
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It all finally worked out for Roscoe, just not as a player. He works with kids now, and that has to be a good thing.
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Re: Could Roscoe have been as good as Sammy?
Nov 6, 2013, 10:51 PM
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I know he had even more hype than Sammy, but I was never all that impressed at his play in the game. I don't think his game speed was near what Sammy has. I know Roscoe was a great athlete, baseball player, etc. BUT Sammy will be remembered as one of the best players to EVER take the field in Death Valley. He is just as impactful at his position as
clowney is at his.
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Re: Could Roscoe have been as good as Sammy?
Nov 7, 2013, 7:37 AM
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IMO, M O R E ! ! !
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No. Roscoe was good, Sammy is great.
Nov 6, 2013, 11:18 PM
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Roscoe was taller and a better jumper, but Sammy is more physical and explosive. Plus, Sammy got to play under CM. Even if Roscoe would've played 3-4 full years, the coaches from 2001-2004 were terrible.
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Roscoe was an explosive of a player that I've ever seen
Nov 6, 2013, 11:23 PM
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and that includes Sammy...
Would he have been better? Hard to say b/c of the circumstances...
But he had the capability to make us ask "Is Sammy as good as Roscoe".
freak athlete
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are you sure you don't have a little nostalgia
Nov 6, 2013, 11:52 PM
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working here?
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All-In [30593]
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Nope...
Nov 6, 2013, 11:56 PM
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Roscoe was explosive... Sammy may be faster, but it wouldn't be by much
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Maybe. Roscoe was a little bigger, but physically similar to
Nov 6, 2013, 11:24 PM
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Sammy. Maybe not quite as explosive as Sammy, but still elite speed. When he was in high school, he was a man among boys; as soon as he stepped on the field at Clemson, it was obvious he was a superior athlete, and much like Sammy was ready for big time, D1 football from the get-go. I think the thing in Sammy's favor is his tremendous work ethic and mental focus. In today's game, with that kind of focus, I have no doubt whatsoever that Roscoe would be a star on par with Sammy.
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plus... Sammy wasn't capable of being a top 5 pick in the
Nov 6, 2013, 11:30 PM
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MLB draft...
Roscoe was, the only reason he wasn't a top 5 pick was his desire to play football
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CU Medallion [58376]
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Roscoe was a natural freak of an athlete, whose ability
Nov 6, 2013, 11:42 PM
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to play at an elite level in more than one sport ultimately worked against him (among other things). Sammy is a freak of an athlete as well, whose focus on one sport is probably a big reason for his success.
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agreed***
Nov 6, 2013, 11:47 PM
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Roscoe is one of the biggest....
Nov 6, 2013, 11:29 PM
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"what ifs" in CU history. He might have well been a beast. Sad story.....
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Re: Roscoe is one of the biggest....
Nov 7, 2013, 7:53 AM
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Exactly! What was the other receiver recruited with Roscoe. I think he was a little taller than Roscoe, and he became a go to receiver for us, and he was pretty good. My OLD Timers is kicking in, I can't think of that kids name. What was his name?
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Roscoe
Nov 7, 2013, 2:39 AM
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Was a better raw athlete, Sammy is explosive and a little more refined. I remember sitting in the bleachers with George Brett, he'd come to scout Roscoe and I swear kid hit what amounts to a single for most, double with elite speed. Stand up triple for roscoe.
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Derrick Hamilton
Nov 7, 2013, 6:08 AM
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If we are making comparisons I'd think the it should be between Derrick Hamilton and Sammy . Really wished Derrick had stayed for his last year...it probably would have improved his draft status and Pro career .
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Letterman [295]
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Saw Roscoe get triple teamed on a 2pt. Conv. And
Nov 7, 2013, 6:34 AM
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Still caught it....vs till caught it, vs Gaffney!!....never forget that play!!
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Close but not quite. Sammy's first step and top end speed
Nov 7, 2013, 6:44 AM
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are better and I think he plucks the ball from the air like nobody we've ever had except Nuk Hopkins. Speaking of, I think Roscoe and Nuk were more similar in comparison than roscoe/ Sammy.
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Not in Bowden's offense.***
Nov 7, 2013, 7:21 AM
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Re: Not in Bowden's offense.***
Nov 7, 2013, 7:44 AM
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Don't you mean in the smoke screen Spence offense. Or Bubble Spence offense.
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Re: Not in Bowden's offense.***
Nov 7, 2013, 8:06 AM
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No way Sammy is faster than this guy!
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