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TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 2:26 PM

 
Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal

Former 5-star prospect and true freshman running back Demarkcus Bowman has entered the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Bowman totaled nine carries for 32 Read Update »


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Well ####. I was gonna like that guy.***

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:27 PM



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I knew something like this would happen.


Oct 1, 2020, 2:28 PM

:(

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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


When every back on the team gets carries and he is still


Oct 1, 2020, 2:28 PM

sitting...

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Re: When every back on the team gets carries and he is still


Oct 1, 2020, 3:29 PM

He was third in number of carries for the first two games so he can’t say he wasn’t given a chance. I guess to move up the chart would require to much work! We wish him well. There is probably three more guys ready to contribute.

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Well, it is 2020 ... and I am ready for it to be hindsight.


Oct 1, 2020, 2:29 PM [ in reply to I knew something like this would happen. ]

??

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whenever Francis Marion is right about something, that's a


Oct 1, 2020, 2:52 PM

bad sign. Sort of like an omen or a root.

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Re: whenever Francis Marion is right about something, that's a


Oct 1, 2020, 9:33 PM


bad sign. Sort of like an omen or a root.


What it is, is reality. He is built to run the ball, I believe that he knows that he is way behind in what a CU back has to do run, block and receive the ball. He just is, he would be unable overtake the backs ahead of and the ones coming in are already ahead of him due to HS coaching. Wish him well, but he better learn to block and realize that in college you cannot outrun everybody.JMO.

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Re: whenever Francis Marion is right about something, that's a


Oct 2, 2020, 1:41 AM

Is this completely a guess or do you have an insider's perspective on why he's leaving .
He's said it is due to his grandfather's passing and wanting to be closer to his family .
I guess you could both be right .

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DB23


Re: Well, it is 2020 ... and I am ready for it to be hindsight.


Oct 1, 2020, 3:06 PM [ in reply to Well, it is 2020 ... and I am ready for it to be hindsight. ]

I don't give a rat's ###

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Thank you for your input.


Oct 1, 2020, 3:14 PM

Not quite sure it is deserved.

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In other words, prescotttiger


Oct 1, 2020, 3:19 PM

could care less

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Re: In other words, prescotttiger


Oct 1, 2020, 3:31 PM



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Re: In other words, prescotttiger


Oct 1, 2020, 3:46 PM

it does if you care.

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Let it go...


Oct 1, 2020, 4:31 PM [ in reply to Re: In other words, prescotttiger ]

It's a mute point.

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Re: Let it go...


Oct 1, 2020, 5:21 PM

Moot!

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Re: Let it go...


Oct 1, 2020, 8:27 PM

It's a moo point. It's like cow said it... nobody cares...
It's moo...

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I’m sorry...


Oct 1, 2020, 9:38 PM [ in reply to Re: Let it go... ]

I don’t think that’s correct.

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Re: I’m sorry...


Oct 2, 2020, 8:13 AM

This is the death nail.

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When I see your posts ...


Oct 2, 2020, 8:36 AM [ in reply to Let it go... ]



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This is not good


Oct 1, 2020, 4:00 PM [ in reply to I knew something like this would happen. ]

The reasons for transferring seems lame. We are overloaded and he wants to start asap.
Finally we are having the same problems that Bama already faced.
Oh well...

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:28 PM



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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 2:29 PM

What's up with that? That's troubling - just doesn't want to wait his turn??

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When 6 players all deserve 3 carries someone will not


Oct 1, 2020, 3:29 PM

like it. Imagine having to sit on the bench and watch some of these guys get snaps that clearly are not as talented.

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:31 PM

At least Darien Rencher gets to play ! Yay!

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Oct 1, 2020, 8:27 PM

Lol. Made me laugh.

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While disappointing....


Oct 1, 2020, 2:32 PM

I wish him the best. Guess no thunder and lightning. ??

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Odd...


Oct 1, 2020, 2:32 PM

not like he can go anywhere else and play this year. With this year not counting against him...

If he has to sit out a year, does it begin now, or at the end of the season?

Don't understand leaving now.

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Agree...strange


Oct 1, 2020, 2:34 PM

Why not just complete the year. ?????

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wonder if his decision was in haste? Did he get peed about


Oct 1, 2020, 2:37 PM [ in reply to Odd... ]

something and was in a secret doghouse or something else. Really had high hopes for him. Wish him the best.

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I wonder if it is a bid for a hardship waiver....


Oct 1, 2020, 2:47 PM

So he can play somewhere else next year. I assume we will get more information soon.

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Re: Odd...


Oct 1, 2020, 3:15 PM [ in reply to Odd... ]

Seems like he'd have used this "free" eligibility year though. Dumb.
Sometimes these 5 star rbs seem to be divas or prima donnas or something. They can't handle a little competition. We seem to not have very good luck with those kinds of guys except for CJ of course.

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Re: Odd...


Oct 1, 2020, 3:17 PM

Not saying CJ was a diva. I meant with 5 star RBs.
We like to turn 3 and 4 star guys into superstars.

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:33 PM

I don’t blame him....3rd behind the Rencher...

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:34 PM



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Re: David Hood, what's the backstory here? There has to be one.***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:47 PM




Soon as you find out, Please let us know David. They worked mighty hard to get this guy and players just do not leave Clemson like that.

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Re: David Hood, what's the backstory here? There has to be one.***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:48 PM

davidhood®

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What’s weird is he always reminded me of Mike Bellamy

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:58 PM [ in reply to David Hood, what's the backstory here? There has to be one.*** ]

(Just from the way he looked on the field, big-time recruit, etc. - I don’t know the young man)

And now this...

Oh well.

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Did anyone else notice this at the bottom of the article?


Oct 1, 2020, 2:35 PM

Al.com's Matt Zenitz first reported the news Thursday afternoon.

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Re: Did anyone else notice this at the bottom of the article?


Oct 1, 2020, 2:46 PM


Al.com's Matt Zenitz first reported the news Thursday afternoon.


Yep, noticed that.

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Re: Did anyone else notice this at the bottom of the article?


Oct 1, 2020, 2:48 PM

Yes....I saw that.

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Re: Did anyone else notice this at the bottom of the article?


Oct 1, 2020, 2:46 PM [ in reply to Did anyone else notice this at the bottom of the article? ]


Al.com's Matt Zenitz first reported the news Thursday afternoon.


Yep, noticed that.

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Sign of the times, now now now, instant gratification! ...


Oct 1, 2020, 2:35 PM

We have ETN & Dixon, plus 2 solid guys from last year, did this kid really think he was going to walk in and get a bunch of reps? Does he even realize ETN, best RB in the country, averages <15 carries/game?

Sounds like a perfect B1G, Bama, USCjr. recruit! Run it 25+ times/game and get hurt and/or curtail a pro career before you even leave college!

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:45 PM

Wonder why Shipley wasn’t mentioned?

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:48 PM [ in reply to Sign of the times, now now now, instant gratification! ... ]

ugh....YES.....that is exactly what he thought.

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I wish him great success wherever he chooses to play !***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:36 PM



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I wish him moderate success.***

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:44 PM



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Not if he transfers to someone we play...otherwise yes...***


Oct 1, 2020, 3:37 PM [ in reply to I wish him great success wherever he chooses to play !*** ]



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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 2:36 PM

AL.com reporting this first. Hmmmm!

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:49 PM

Kinda makes ya wonder, doesn't it.?????

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Wow...after just two games !?!?!?!***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:36 PM



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Well sheeeeeit.....***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:37 PM



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Bellamy and Feaster were 5 stars also.....


Oct 1, 2020, 2:37 PM

Good Luck.

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:37 PM

That is disappointing. He was certainly not the one I expected to be transferring and why now after only 2 games into Freshman season of all times? There must be something else going on behind the scenes.

We will be fine, but I was extremely excited about his future... oh well.

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I don't blame him


Oct 1, 2020, 2:39 PM

A 5 star player was 6th in line for carries against The Citadel for pete's sake. I told my buddy while we were at the game this was going to happen. The coaches dropped the ball on this one. At least play him at KR or something!

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Re: I don't blame him


Oct 1, 2020, 2:41 PM

Should he be put ahead of players that were doing more at practice or should the coaches have based it on his yards per carry out of high school?

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My Dad played in the Shrine Bowl and played at Clemson.


Oct 1, 2020, 2:43 PM [ in reply to I don't blame him ]

He told me he learned quickly that everyone on the team was a High School Hero and it was a much more competitive game at the college level.

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A lesson I learned the hard way as well...


Oct 1, 2020, 3:06 PM

In high school, I was among the top players in the Region and the State.

When I got to Clemson, I quickly found out that EVERYONE on the team was a terrific high school player. Now all of a sudden, you're on a team where everyone has speed and really good skills. Going from being among the best to being an Average Joe was eye opening and very humbling.

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Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.


Re: I don't blame him


Oct 1, 2020, 2:46 PM [ in reply to I don't blame him ]

Or maybe he should EARN his playing time???

Maybe as a true freshman on the best team in the country with a loaded backfield he should be patient??? Especially since we'll lose ETN, Rencher, and maybe Dixon (NFL) plus 1 or 2 transfers at the end of this season.

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Re: I don't blame him


Oct 1, 2020, 3:51 PM

i don't think we lose dixon.. hope not, anyway.

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Re: I don't blame him


Oct 1, 2020, 8:34 PM [ in reply to Re: I don't blame him ]

Rencher will probably come back since he has no shot at the nfl and steal more carries from players that are far more talented.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:38 PM

T3Tiger® said:

What was the issue that made him not report in January like the others? Something never seemed right about that. I think it had to do with academic/graduation requirements. I get the impression this guy might be a great athlete but maybe not the best fit at Clemson. Good luck to him.


That’s my feeling as well. This stunk from the beginning. If you don’t want to be here, we don’t want you to be. Wish him well but we move in, next man up and it opens a scholarship up.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:38 PM [ in reply to Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal ]

T3Tiger® said:

What was the issue that made him not report in January like the others? Something never seemed right about that. I think it had to do with academic/graduation requirements. I get the impression this guy might be a great athlete but maybe not the best fit at Clemson. Good luck to him.


That’s my feeling as well. This stunk from the beginning. If you don’t want to be here, we don’t want you to be. Wish him well but we move in, next man up and it opens a scholarship up.

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:39 PM

Well, somebody HAD to go. Way too many in the room and Bowman was never going to get enough carries to make a splash. Good luck young man. Wish you well.

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i'm guessing you're only referring to this year.


Oct 1, 2020, 4:36 PM

Kid was a prototypical RB.

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He was not an early enrollee, so...


Oct 1, 2020, 2:41 PM

he's only been on campus a few weeks.

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Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.


We will be fine! but we will be without several elite


Oct 1, 2020, 2:44 PM

playmakers next year.

Hopefully the WR room stays intact. There are a bunch of highly rated players there without meaningful opportunities as well.

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I hate that he is leaving


Oct 1, 2020, 2:54 PM

but if he’s not happy, I’m glad for him. And it frees up another scholarship. The best is yet to come !!

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:15 PM



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He's just ignoring coots like you and GWPTiger


Oct 1, 2020, 3:16 PM

:)

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whale, she needs to make up her mind, to ignore or not


Oct 1, 2020, 3:30 PM
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to ignore.

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:54 PM

Why no mention of Shipley?

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Oct 1, 2020, 2:54 PM

Why no mention of Shipley?

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Dang, I hate this...


Oct 1, 2020, 2:55 PM

I thought he was going to be our best running back next year...by far. The Clemson version of Barry Sanders.

He must have been having trouble picking up the other facets of the game, because he sure looked good carrying the ball.

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Next man Up!!!!!***


Oct 1, 2020, 2:57 PM



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Oct 1, 2020, 3:11 PM

At this point, he was more like the next, next, next, next, next man up. Something didn't feel right when he was going to be an early enrolee, then he changed and waited. I won't speculate on a reason why he's leaving now. Maybe we'll hear soon.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:00 PM

Hate it I was expecting big things from him starting next year. Wonder if he is just homesick? Who know he may have a girlfriend back home he is missing.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:03 PM

Dabo should have let him move into that monstrous house with him. He wouldn't be homesick no more.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 3:15 PM

Well I guess it was getting crowded in thar RB room. Wish him the best.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:20 PM



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Nahh he won't.***


Oct 1, 2020, 3:52 PM



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Homesick?***


Oct 1, 2020, 3:26 PM



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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 3:28 PM

I honestly never thought he would ever play a down here and was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. Hate to see him go but its not like he could have expected to walk in and get 20 carries a game. Having said that, theres got to be a reason he was played in the manner he was against the Citadel. Doesn't really seem like a 5 star RB should be that deep on the depth chart. No idea why he wouldn't just stick out the season and then transfer if he was still unhappy instead of taking his ball and going home two games into the season. Says more about his mentality than anything else.

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Oct 1, 2020, 3:38 PM

Bye

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Very disappointing. A great back who missed early enrollment


Oct 1, 2020, 3:42 PM

Wow. Bowman has the tools to be a great running back at Clemson. His high school film is amazing.

One can assume that he expected more playing time in the first 2 games. However, any kid should know that they need to learn and fit into the system before being the lead back.

He intended to be an early enrollee in January. But...reports I heard were that he fell short of graduating from Lakeland FL High School in December. He was not hear for spring and summer workouts which put him behind our stable of capable backs.

The loss of grandparents is difficult for a lot of people. Clemson can be FAMILY, but he may just want to be closer to Mama. Wish he would left our great coaches help him with the homesickness that he is probably experiencing.

I hate it for Clemson and hate it that Bowman reached this decision.

The Tigers are deep. We will be OK. Peace and good luck to the young man.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 3:44 PM

Supposedly was very disruptive after he was once again listed as 4th on the depth chart behind Rencher. Made his decision earlier this week. It is not an amicable split as he became very impatient and thought he deserved more playing time.

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UF has been in his ear. No doubt. But if he came here for


Oct 1, 2020, 3:47 PM

the wrong reasons, then so be it.

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:03 PM

There are lots & lots of great football players that don't have what it takes, to be a CLEMSON TIGER**

I wish the young man the best at whatever he decides to do**


GO TIGERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: If You Think About***


Oct 1, 2020, 4:21 PM

I THINK THE COACHES COULD LEARN FROM THIS, POSSIBLY. IF LYNN BLUE IS NUMBER TWO, I WOULD GO WITH THE FRESHMEN OVER A SENIOR, ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL, FOR OBVIOUS REASONS AS NUMBER THREE. I'M NOT SAYING THE SR. ISN'T DESERVING, BUT PERHAPS YOU BRING IN 5* GUYS AND IN GAMES LIKE THE CITADEL AND WAKE WITH BIG LEADS, I WOULD THINK YOU'D GET THE BLUE CHIP GUYS IN AND MORE OFTEN, TO SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER. THAT BEING SAID, I'M NOT A COACH AND DON'T CLAIM TO BE, I'M NOT QUESTIONING OR SECOND GUESSING, WE HAVE GREAT COACHES, BUT I WAS JUST LOOKING AT THE SITUATION FROM A FRESHMAN, WHO'S USED TO BEING THE ''SHOW PONY'S", POINT OF VIEW. BUT EVEN THE FUTURE SUPERSTARS HAVE TO BE PATIENT TOO.

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Thats a huge blow...that kid is gonna be an NFL back.


Oct 1, 2020, 4:20 PM

Gator i'm assuming?

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:23 PM

Dxmn I hate that. He would've been great here. I will say I was surprised by his snap count so far, but I trust the coaches. Pretty sure they know what they're doing. Oh well, onward and upward. Good luck, Mr Bowman.

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:27 PM

Absolutely heartbroken for this kid. I'm sure the coaches and players tried everything they could to change his decision. He's probably not thinking clearly due to his grandfather's passing. Hopefully he will come around. Entering the portal doesn't mean the end.

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Oct 1, 2020, 4:32 PM

He could still change his mind, right? It has happened elsewhere.

If he doesn't, then next man up.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 4:41 PM

I'm guessing this isn't football related, because a premiere running back at the college level should like nothing more than a great O-line to run behind and a limited number of carries per game, so the body isn't shot by senior year. it isn't like he won't get drafted. And it isn't like someone is going to burn a high draft pick on a running back. So it's something else going on.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 8:47 PM

No football player, or any athlete for that matter, wants limited carries or limited action so they won’t be worn out later in their career. Players want the ball, and they want it a lot.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 5:51 PM

That's awful. We needed him. School must have been too complicated.

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Best Of Luck D. Bowman


Oct 1, 2020, 5:53 PM

I wish D. Bowman and family nothing but happiness and I pray for some comfort as they go through the passing of a senior member of the Bowman family.


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You wonder however if in his mind, "no way T. Etienne is there when I get on campus"! He committed to Clemson May 3, 2019.
The early lack of playing time and all may be motivation is all I am saying. I had a close cousin that lived 3 houses down from me pass away my freshman year in college. At the time I was a S. Carolina kid going to school in Connecticut. Did it make me want to come back home - a little. But, I knew that going in - if a tragedy strikes I would be away. Guess and not saying this in a condescending way either - everybody grieves different. Much like Zerrick Cooper, Hunter Johnson, Chase Brice, Richard Yeargen, Scott Pagano, etc. Not really T. Feaster because of where he went - but nah, I wished him well except one game. I will follow this kid and hope he does well wherever he lands.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 7:31 PM

I hate to see him go but everyone always thought he was initially going to Florida. However, he appears to have been very close to his grandfather and made the decision to bypass Florida and come to Clemson largely so his grandfather could see him play. Now, with his passing, he appears to have no family nearby and the motivation that brought him to Clemson in the first place is now gone. Couple that with the fact that he probably has been homesick, he can transfer now without losing a year of eligibility, and given how loose the NCAA is with waivers, will most likely be able to join Florida next year.

It's too bad but I wish him well. Sorry it had to be under these circumstances. Fortunately, our RB room is full of talent and more coming on so I feel good about the future.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 7:47 PM

That's a shame. He has great vision & speed.
Its amazing on his highlights video that on most of his plays he barely gets touched by a defender.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 7:53 PM

Seems really shortsighted from my vantage point but good luck to him. We'll fill the slot.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 8:23 PM

That's too bad. I hope he makes an informed decision. We wish him well.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 9:05 PM

Demarcus, our sympathies for the losses of your Grandpas. RIP to both of them. Go be with your family, good luck and God Speed.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 9:08 PM

Lots of well-founded theories here. I see this simply as the cost of reaching the level we have - way more talent than there are spots to play. Probably won’t be the last time.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 1, 2020, 9:25 PM

Well...Bye!

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 2, 2020, 7:57 AM

Hate to see this. Special talent. But - You have to be all in, 100% committed, to succeed in any college sports program. Whatever his reasons - if his heart isn’t in it, wants to be closer to home, he needs to find another path. The Clemson coaches get that. Wish him well. Tigers will be just fine.

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Re: TNET: Reports: 5-star Clemson RB enters transfer portal


Oct 2, 2020, 8:42 AM

OK, this thread needs fewer comedians and more English professors apparently. What was the OP about again? Oh yeah, RB leaving us. Ba-bye!

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