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Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 7:48 PM
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So Mickey brought up that O'Daniel might be an option at RB. Is he being given an opportunity? Just conjecture or wishful thinking? I recall a year or so ago reading he played RB and LB in high school. TIA for insights on O'D at running back story.
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As I recall he has a very good RB in highschool
Oct 2, 2014, 7:54 PM
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But I don't think our running problems are really the talent at RB and more of a problem of talent at OL and blocking at TE and WR positions. Blocking seems to be a problem for us on offense and Special Teams.
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Re: As I recall he has a very good RB in highschool
Oct 2, 2014, 9:59 PM
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See I think yes we are struggling on the o line but I think just as much the problem is we def don't have any very good RBs, I think choice and gallman will get there but this line is not any worse than we have seen the last fee years but we have had good Rbs that hit holes and make things happen...we will definitely not see a 1000 yard rusher this year
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Re: As I recall he has a very good RB in highschool
Oct 2, 2014, 11:46 PM
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TEs idnt block either
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 7:54 PM
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Yes, he was recruited by many top schools as a RB. That was actually his primary position in HS, and he was pretty #### good at it. Good enough to earn a 4 star rating and an Army All-American game invite.
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Nobody was recruiting him as a RB***
Oct 2, 2014, 8:09 PM
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Interesting, considering my roommate played with him in HS
Oct 2, 2014, 9:02 PM
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Then you're definitely an expert on his recruitment, obviously
Oct 3, 2014, 1:03 AM
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O'Daniel is really talented and was a highly rated recruit, but his rating was for his potential as a LB. None of the recruiting services had him listed as a RB, he is quoted as saying he knew LB was the position he'd be playing in college long before he signed, and he played LB in the all star games he played in. His rating was based on him playing LB, not RB.
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And Gallman looks better at LB than RB on his HS film
Oct 2, 2014, 8:36 PM
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not sure the stuff translates or what their desires are.
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Not gonna happen, just absurd talk***
Oct 2, 2014, 7:55 PM
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Yeah and it was absurd to think Vic would play DE....
Oct 2, 2014, 8:00 PM
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....when he got here to. Never say never...
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Nobody knew wher to play Vic at first
Oct 2, 2014, 8:11 PM
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O'Daniel was always considered an LB
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Re: Nobody knew wher to play Vic at first
Oct 2, 2014, 8:16 PM
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With as much depth as we have at LB I don't see what it would hurt. He was a stud in HS at RB.
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Anybody know if he has practiced any at RB. We really need
Oct 2, 2014, 7:56 PM
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A game changer at RB
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 8:05 PM
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has our RB's been the problem? It just seems to me that it's more of an offensive line problem with run blocking. If thats the case then it doesn't matter who's running the ball, its gonna be ugly.
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 8:08 PM
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It is a great idea ! 6'1" 217 # big back with great speed !
YES THIS MUST BE DONE ! We do not know if Dye will ever see the field.
We need help for next yr as well. He was a great rb in high school.
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 8:14 PM
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Some of the problems with the running game is the backs r running with their heads down and not looking for the holes or cut back lanes
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So all these guys come in and practice at RB and struggle to
Oct 2, 2014, 8:34 PM
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learn the system in first year, or even two years, and this guy will move mid season and be able to contribute ANYTHING?
Highly doubtful.
So he would be a project for next year, which becomes a pointless exercise as we get guys like Brooks and Dye back and only lose Howard......
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Re: So all these guys come in and practice at RB and struggle to
Oct 2, 2014, 8:47 PM
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Brooks ihas been injured very yr and dye may not heal probably or be the same back as he was. Still question marks ???????????
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Silly Debate/Topic
Oct 2, 2014, 9:10 PM
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Hate to say it, there are morons on this website... Why would they move him to RB? He's waiting his turn right now. It's shows CU has recruited well. Let him play Spec Trams this season, then make an impact next season. Gallman and Choice are legit. Coaches need to play them, plain and simple
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel at RB?
Oct 2, 2014, 9:55 PM
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YES IT WILL HAPPEN!
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Re: Dorian O'Daniel #6 Should be playing Defense/or/Offense
Oct 2, 2014, 11:20 PM
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I've been looking for this young man on Defense or Offense.My son and I finally saw him in on Kick coverage and punt coverage he made several tackles by himself against unc,he was first down field,we have been looking for him this year,His films are some of the best high school players we've seen for finding football and avoiding being taken out of play,yes he also looked very good on offense,in high school he looked like a Man playing against JV high school! I am not knocking Coaches!but our sam,mike lbs second team cannot cover edge plays they get out ran almost every time #10 is really slow on the edge,we just question some of Clemson's Coaches depth chart choices,and how can they even overlook a player out of high school who was #15 in NATION no matter of position,have you guys or gals noticed we do not have any speed on defense or with our running backs,yeah I know Clemson's offensive line does not look very good @ blocking for passing,or running the football,thus we are pretty sure why they chose to go with a more agile running threat with Watson had too, but if we can't block either way put a little more speed in backfield,we definitely need more speed on defense! We think for whatever reason for Dorian not getting more playing time somewhere ,he is being overlooked,our Coaches need to wake-up just as they did with putting Watson in for more mobility,or Clemson may end up losing another really good football player,Athlete,we Coach so we are aware of practice is where you earn your playing time ,Clemson Coaches seem to have Tunnel vision ! O'daniel #6 should be playing offense or defense!Put him in Coaches!#6#6
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Well, it isn't as ridiculous as waterboy for LB but...
Oct 3, 2014, 7:26 AM
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he wasn't recruited at RB for a reason. If we start something as stupid as taking guys from their natural positions we are apt to fill a void at one spot at the expense of another.
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