Tiger Board Logo

Donor's Den General Leaderboards TNET coins™ POTD Hall of Fame Map FAQ
GIVE AN AWARD
Use your TNET coins™ to grant this post a special award!

W
50
Big Brain
90
Love it!
100
Cheers
100
Helpful
100
Made Me Smile
100
Great Idea!
150
Mind Blown
150
Caring
200
Flammable
200
Hear ye, hear ye
200
Bravo
250
Nom Nom Nom
250
Take My Coins
500
Ooo, Shiny!
700
Treasured Post!
1000

YOUR BALANCE
TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement
storage This topic has been archived - replies are not allowed.
Archives - Tiger Boards Archive
add New Topic
Replies: 46
| visibility 1

TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:03 AM

 
Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement

Live updates from Clemson interviews on Monday. Full Story »


flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:05 AM

Interviews will start with OL Matt Bockhorst

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:07 AM

Matt Bockhorst said he found out the game was canceled at breakfast. Breakfast was late getting started and that was his first clue something was up.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:08 AM

Bockhorst said he would have played against FSU after suffering an injury against Notre Dame.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:12 AM

Bockhorst said a decision to play FSU at a later date is above his pay grade.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:14 AM

He says that the reality is people are going to test positive, you can get it anywhere, but says he feels like the facility at Clemson is clean.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:15 AM

Bockhorst -- "I would be shocked if there's a better system in the country. We're lifting with masks and gloves on."

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:15 AM

Bockhorst says that he hates that people are questioning the credibility of Danny Poole and the Clemson medical staff. "It's baseless and you can't let people affect how you feel."

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:21 AM

Matt Bockhorst interview is over. KJ Henry will be next.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:24 AM

KJ Henry said he knew something was wrong when Dabo Swinney was late for breakfast. He said that has never happened before.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:25 AM

Bockhorst was asked by ESPN if playing this season with all the challenges of COVID-19 has been worth it.

"Without question, it's been worth it," he said. "There's been things that have been challenging, things we're experiencing this year we never have in the past, but at the end of the day, we get to show up to team meetings and be around the guys we love and go to practice and play the game we love. You're around people who care about you, and this is your family."

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:29 AM

KJ Henry said the team turned the page to Pitt quickly. The defense started watching Pitt film in Florida.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:34 AM

KJ Henry on Dabo's comments from last night: "That's my coach. We're going to back him."

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:34 AM

Mike Jones interview starting now

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:35 AM

Mike Jones said he is back to 100%. Said the last 2 games are the first two he missed in his entire career to this point.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:37 AM

KJ Henry

Henry says that while they were waiting at the team hotel for the team to find pilots, defensive coordinator Brent Venables had the defensive players watching film of Pitt. He said they were watching TV with their breakfast.

“It was very weird to be on vacation in Florida and watching film of Pitt,” Henry said. “We were locked in where we were but I don’t know what the offense was doing. Coach V had us tangled up and we were locked in for the next one.”

Henry said he knew something was up when Swinney was late to the tent for the team breakfast.

“I was waiting on something like that to happen,” Henry said. “Coach Swinney was late to breakfast and that never happens. That was the first time that had happened in the three years I’ve been here, so I knew something bad was going on. And sadly I was right. I ate a little more breakfast than I would on a game day.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:38 AM

Clemson’s game at Florida St. last Saturday was postponed after one of the Tigers’ backup offensive linemen tested positive for COVID Friday. The player made the trip to Tallahassee but was sent home. That didn’t stop Florida St. medical personnel from deciding it wasn’t safe to play and the game was postponed just three hours before kickoff.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney suggested that COVID wasn’t the reason for the postponement in an angry teleconference with the media Sunday.

Here is the recap of Bockhorst

Matt Bockhorst

Bockhorst said it didn’t take long to figure out that something was wrong.

“I was sitting in the tent with Blake Vinson getting ready to eat breakfast, and breakfast was late so that was my first inclination that something was wrong,” he said. “It was definitely a weird experience, but this year has had some extenuating circumstances for sure. It was weird.

Bockhorst said he was appreciative of head coach Dabo Swinney’s remarks Sunday night.

"One thing is he'll always have his players' back. No. 2, I know how diligent we have been following protocol,” he said. “It was definitely disappointing not being able to play the game. We certainly appreciate coach Swinney stepping up and having our backs."

Bockhorst told me that he has healed after the injury at Notre Dame, would have played at Florida St., and is ready to take the field against Pitt next weekend.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:38 AM

Mike Jones said nothing is guaranteed this year. Just taking it day by day.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:41 AM

Mike Jones said the reality is that COVID positives happen every single week, with each team, and that is just the reality right now. It is a challenge and it's a challenge for everyone. You have to push through it and make it work and you try to go in. You can't worry about the rest of the season, just take it week by week.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:42 AM

Mike Jones said he feels like the FSU players wanted to play. It's hard to play college football and not love it. To practice all week and have it canceled is "low key heartbreaking. Everybody wanted to go out on that field and win."

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:44 AM

Mike Jones said he is looking forward to Pitt because he hasn't played football in a month.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:45 AM

Mike Jones interview is over. Coach Elliott will be next.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:46 AM

Tony Elliott said he was sitting at the pregame meal and when he heard the news his heart just dropped. He said he was hoping Swinney would say he was kidding, but he didn't. Said it was hard to see the players learn at 8:30 in the morning to learn they wouldn't be able to play.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:47 AM

Elliott said that when the players got on the bus you couldn't tell that they were that upset.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:48 AM

Elliott said he appreciates Coach Swinney's comments and defending the program and his medical staff. It's tough when you do everything you can to follow the rules. It's frustrating when that is challenged.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:54 AM

Elliott says as a coach, he feels like he will be judged on more than play calls and wins and losses and be judged on the young men he helps produce. It encourages him as a coach and you don't see the fruits of your labor until years have passed, when you see them later and they introduce you to their wives and children.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:55 AM

Elliott says Trevor Lawrence hasn't played in four weeks and the team hasn't played in three weeks and he knows they are chomping at the bit to play.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 11:57 AM

Asked if it's a little strange to not turn on South Carolina film, Elliott said he hasn't really thought about it. Said they are used to the abnormal this year. Said he understands the circumstances. It was weird coming in on Sunday and not having a game to put to bed

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:02 PM

Safety Nolan Turner interview starting now

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:03 PM

Nolan Turner said it's frustrating not being able to play after putting in all the work. For the players, you have to move on and realize you can't control everything.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:04 PM

Nolan Turner said he saw all of Coach Swinney's comments and appreciates them. Said the team followed all of the protocols. Said it was frustrating to not be allowed to play and he is behind Coach Swinney and how he reacted to it.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:09 PM

Nolan Turner said he hasn't made a decision yet on if he will be returning to Clemson next year.

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:10 PM

Nolan Turner interview is over. Now waiting on Brent Venables interview to start

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Jan 10, 2013, 8:44 PM

We will wait now on defensive coordinator Brent Venables, who is on his own time. He could show up now. Or an hour from now. Or two hours from now. Or holler into the night at midnight tonight. Or not show up. He's the best in college football. He can do what he wants.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:23 PM

So essentially we're going to sit here and sulk over something that's already happened, have zero control over, yet all anyone can do IS talk about it... And beyond that, keep interviewing players and staff and keep it on their mind too.

Whatever happened to windshield mentallity? I guess we're going to let sulking over fsu beat us in the Pitt game. A Pitt team I remind you that ppl were predicting would be top 10 this year.

2024 orange level member flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:36 PM

I feel the team has moved on, they will be ready for Pitt and then if they have to play FSU again then it will be remembered!!!

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Oh you're still here?***


Nov 23, 2020, 12:38 PM [ in reply to Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement ]



2024 orange level memberbadge-donor-15yr.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

"IDIOT POSTER OF THE MONTH SO FAR...GWP-- You have won IPM Award for your failure to completely comprehend a clear post & then choose to attack someone who points out your ignorance. While you are not yet in the same No Class Catagory as deRoberts, ClemTiger117 & Tigerdug23, you are getting closer to the Sewer Dwellers." - coachmac


Re: Oh you're still here?***


Nov 23, 2020, 12:45 PM



2024 orange level memberbadge-donor-15yr.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

"Anybody that says Coach Brownell is the best coach to come through Clemson is going to start an argument." -JP Hall


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:59 PM [ in reply to Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement ]

People were predicting that Pitt would be a top 10 team this year? Lol, what?

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:34 PM

Venables says he felt it was important to have a windshield mentality and look forward. He could see that the players were taking the postponement hard, so he moved ahead to Pitt.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:35 PM

As far as injuries, Venables says they will see when they get out there today. He doesn't know who will be allowed to play.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:36 PM

He says to keep players sharp you have to stay on your strict regimen and preparation continues even on the bus to the stadium. He said they got better last week during the open date because of being able to work on scheme and players healing up.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:39 PM

Venables says Ruke Orhorhoro was the next tackle off the bench at Wake, and as soon as he gets the green light to play (sooner rather than later), Ruke will be a strong active body that can really help the rotation

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:41 PM

Venables says Bryan Bresee has played more snaps than he normally would have because of injuries (in the company of a lot of guys who can say that). He says Bresee has a can do attitude but there is still a lot of growth that will and can take place.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:43 PM

Venables says Pitt is an excellent football team. Lost two 1-point games and the other two losses were when QB Kenny Pickett was out. He says Pickett is playing really well, super efficient, makes the right decisions, has poise, throws with accuracy.

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:45 PM

That ends the interviews for today

flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up

Re: TNET: Monday Interviews: Clemson players, coaches react to FSU postponement


Nov 23, 2020, 12:48 PM

We are done for today with interviews. Stories are on the way

badge-seniorwriter.jpg flag link military_tech thumb_downthumb_up


Replies: 46
| visibility 1
Archives - Tiger Boards Archive
add New Topic