Orange Blooded [3768]
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Not Tajh-related. I have never seen such an overreaction
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Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:15 PM
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to a single play like what I've seen from ESPN and basically every other sports media outlet regarding Clowney's hit in the Outback Bowl, especially after Taylor Lewan made him a non-factor most of the day. Was some other outcome expected when Michigan didn't even bother trying to block a 260-pound defender from their running back? It was a very good defensive play. I've seen better. That is all.
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Context and result are what made the play stand out.
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:16 PM
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Not necessarily the skill involved in making it.
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Heisman Winner [104512]
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herpa derpa coot fail
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Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:17 PM
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amidoingitright?
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Well played!***
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Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:19 PM
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Heisman Winner [104512]
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Thanks, my post went through numerous revisions before I
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:21 PM
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was happy enough with the final product to hit "Post Message"
Good to know it has been received well.
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I agree
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:19 PM
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He was unblocked, and the back never even had possession so the fact that he fumbled is not surprising or impressive. Most people could have hit him hard without getting blocked.
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If the player had his chin strap buckled properly
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:20 PM
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The play would not have gotten nearly as much hype.
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Re: If the player had his chin strap buckled properly
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:42 PM
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that too
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Re: I agree
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:32 PM
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What did you say? Whose the girl in the video?
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CU Guru [1361]
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Alison Brie***
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:42 PM
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You do realize that Clemson helped make Clowney the ESPN
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:21 PM
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poster child for next season, right? He was having a very nice season with 7.5 sacks...then he has 4.5 sacks against us on National TV and he is suddenly the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy.
He did come in unblocked...but he did go through that guy like he was a light tackling dummy...and then he grabbed the football like it was a loaf of bread. All this after they got screwed on the 4th down... So the context of the play added a lot.
But mostly ESPN was lusting for something else about him to hype...and there it is on a silver platter.
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Orange Blooded [2609]
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He got credit for 2 DL line sacks though he shouldnt have***
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:47 PM
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It was an awesome play and it was right on the heels of
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:27 PM
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one of the most baffling officiating calls in the history of football. It's understandable that it has received a ton of publicity.
That sequence was one of the few times in my life that I've been able to put aside the rivalry for a few seconds and just enjoy football.
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Re: Not Tajh-related. I have never seen such an overreaction
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:48 PM
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ask Matt Ryan which hit was bigger jc vs michigan or david dunham vs matt ryan
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Re: Not Tajh-related. I have never seen such an overreaction
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 1:53 PM
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There should be video of another hit on a RB like that where the helmet goes flying off down the field, because as you suggest, nothing special about it. Please post video or video link.
Thank you
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Re: Not Tajh-related. I have never seen such an overreaction
Posted: Jan 9, 2013, 2:25 PM
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Lewan held him most of the game ? Not without help he didn't. It takes 2 or maybe 3 players to take him out of a play. Lewan did not do it alone. Lewan also told Clowney he was and I quote "the best DL I have ever faced". Clowney returned the compliment. He may be a coot and that may be a large sin to most on here but the guy is a monster and a heck of a player.
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