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My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 6:19 PM
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I go back to the early 80's.....so here we go
3. C.J Spiller - I think this guy is part of the " change " in Clemson history, especially recent history. He changed the thinking about Clemson and we should ALL be thankful for it. He truly is the only guy I have ever seen in person that you had to hold your breath every time he touched the ball. - thanks C.J'
2. Terry Allen - Alot of you younger fans don't remember him. But this guy was a BOSS. Clemson football was so much fun to watch when he was here. The guy IMO, was a true RB. Thank you Terry, you are a Clemson legend.
1. Grady Jarrett - I know so of you may say WHAT? But look, this is my list and I will put whoever I see fit. Any of you know what the definition of a Clemson man is? Well, Look it up and you will find Grady. I love this guy and stand strong on this statement. Grady Jarrett is my favorite player in Clemson Football history... - thanks Grady for being a Clemson man!
Go Tigers!
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 6:23 PM
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Charlie Whitehurst, 4-0 vs coots Duane Coleman, see Tenn Game Spiller, his senior year was a thing of beauty to watch.
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Spiller's presser announcing he was coming back for year 4
Dec 12, 2014, 6:27 PM
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Was akin to the press conference in Rocky IV when they set the date. In Russia. On Christmas. Cue musical montage.
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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Boss? You are from the 80's
Dec 12, 2014, 6:25 PM
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Agree with Spiller and can see the case for Jarrett. I'm too young to remember Terry Allen so I'm going to insert Woody Dantzler. He was ahead of his time. In today's game he would put up ungodly numbers. He was a legit Heisman candidate. That alone tells you how good he was.
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Re: Boss? You are from the 80's
Dec 12, 2014, 6:52 PM
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1). Michael Dean Perry 2). Levon Kirkland 3). C J Spiller
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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Solid list there***
Dec 12, 2014, 7:07 PM
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I remember Allen well, and would definitely put Woody
Dec 13, 2014, 9:19 AM
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near the top of the list. I like Rod-ney too!
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James Davis has to get at least a mention.
Dec 12, 2014, 6:32 PM
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If he doesn't buy into splitting time with Spiller, CJ goes elsewhere. The unselfishness of a great player paved the way for our renaissance.
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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Good point
Dec 12, 2014, 6:36 PM
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I always forget about Spiller almost transferring. Now he is the biggest ambassador for Clemson there is.
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Exactly, I've always said JD was probably one of the most
Dec 12, 2014, 6:38 PM
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important recruits we landed to help lead that change. Dabo was responsible for getting CJ but I'd say JD probably sealed the deal. The rest, as they say, is history.
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Honestly this is my 3, in the same order***
Dec 12, 2014, 8:11 PM
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James Davis marked the beginning of Clemsons return to relev
Dec 13, 2014, 7:02 AM
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JD did us a lot of favors . 1. He became a Tiger and was a really good runner. 2. Pretty selfless behavior which made Spiller an option and set the tone for our athletes being more cooperative than it would seem we should expect. 3. Both he and the tone he set permitted still further progress in recruiting which may have included the coaching level.
Dantzler is listed by some as a favorite and I think a lot of him. Had he just a bit more talent around him, especially on the line, he would have been even better and M. Vick might not have become the star he has been. Poor guy pretty much carried the team on his back with only a little bit of help.
But, as to the question: I would have a hard time listing three favorite players. We've had more than our fair share of like able capable guys.
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1.) Perry Tuttle 2.) CJ Spiller 3.) David Treadwell***
Dec 12, 2014, 6:38 PM
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Orange Blooded [3507]
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Altenates= 1.) Jeff Davis 2.) MD Perry 3.) Kenny Flowers***
Dec 12, 2014, 6:41 PM
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Send Flowers to you mama!
Dec 12, 2014, 6:46 PM
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Orange Blooded [3507]
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Haha!***
Dec 12, 2014, 6:49 PM
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 6:42 PM
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This is so hard! Agree with previous posters so here are my favs.
May I add a two-fer from my home town? The Bruise Brothers - William and Michael Dean Perry.
My all time favorite is Tajh Boyd. Record holder, tough as nails physically, came back for his Senior season, pure class on and off the field. A true Clemson man. Love this guy!
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 6:49 PM
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1.Brian Dawkins 2.Charlie Whitehurst 3.The Perry Brothers Levon Kirkland Chris Gardocki Tracy Johnson
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 7:03 PM
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3) Charlie Whitehurst
2) CJ Spiller
1)Sammy Watkins
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 7:10 PM
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3. Brian Dawkins: the guy put Clemson on the map in the NFL and anytime some Yankee up north where I live bashes southern football or Clemson I reference B-Dawkins and it ends that conversation.
2. Jaron Brown - this one is for me. Why? The guy was a machine and every long TD play by Spiller, Watkins, Ford, etc you will see Jaron in some guys face blocking 60 yds down the field. Guy straight harassed dudes.
1. CJ Spiller - Exceptional talent that took Clemson to the next level. Came back for his senior year and we rode him the entire year. ACCCG is why I named my son Cooper James so I can call him CJ!
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 7:40 PM
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1.Woody Dantzler 2.CJ 3.Sammy Watkins (Sammy might have been farther up the list if we'd had him more than 2 1/2 years)
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1) Obed Ariri 2) Wm Perry 3) Sammy***
Dec 12, 2014, 7:48 PM
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 7:56 PM
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1) CJ Spiller. The kick returns against the coots were simply beautiful. 2) Woody Dantzler. How many games did you watch on the edge of your seat because you didn't know what he would do next that wowed you? 3) Spencer Shuey. Guy fought to get his starting spot against guys much much higher rated. He was also tough as a coffin nail with a mean streak. Braxton Miller still checks to make sure he isn't under his bed.
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 7:58 PM
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Also let me add that Ben Boulware will most likely be on my list by the time he leaves. That guy is such fun to watch.
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My Top 3
Dec 12, 2014, 8:02 PM
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1.Woody 2.CJ 3.Sammy
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Honorable Mention
Dec 12, 2014, 8:03 PM
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The Termite!
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2nd Honorable Mention
Dec 12, 2014, 11:02 PM
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Beastly
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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Me too. Same order***
Dec 12, 2014, 8:12 PM
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Orange Blooded [4403]
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Gotta go top 5, u can tell I love D.
Dec 12, 2014, 8:05 PM
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1. Jeff Bryant #99 started 4 years, played all 4 DL positions, lived in the backfield, saved the NC with the lateral recovery, and is the most underrated star in Tiger history. 12 year Seahawk starter. 2. The JUDGE Best pure FB player I ever saw in Tiger uniform, period. 3. Anthony Simmons A machine at LB. Looked like there were 3 of him on field. 4. Terry Kinard A wizard FS who had best ball skills I have seen at Clemson and patrolled secondary like a cobra. 5. Dawk A beast of a safety that hit like a truck playing on some lukewarm teams. Honorable mention MD Perry, Levon, Ed McDaniel, CJ, Terry Allen, Steve Fuller, Delton Hall, Dexter Davis, Sammy, Grady
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Spiller, Steve Fuller, Woody Dantzler, Sammy
Dec 12, 2014, 8:08 PM
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Favorite defensive players Brian Dawkins, Lavon Kirkland, the Perry Brothers, & Vic Beasley.
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Orange Blooded [2702]
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You only get 3, dude
Dec 12, 2014, 8:14 PM
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think and repost.
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Re: You only get 3, dude
Dec 12, 2014, 8:41 PM
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Jerry Butler Brian Dawkins Jim Stuckey
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 9:22 PM
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I'm old school from the 80's but I gotta lead with C.J. No other player has done more for Clemson on an off the field. 2nd would be Tajh Boyd. Class act all around.
Last but not least, Rodney Williams. Probably not the most popular choice but all he did was win. Nothing fancy but got the job done. Loved watching him run the option.
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I agree about Rodney
Dec 12, 2014, 9:33 PM
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He was horrible throwing the ball but running the option he was better than anything GaTech has seen. Like you said, all he did was win. I'll always think that he had the best game ever in a losing performance when he played against NC State in (I think) 88. Broke the NCAA record for most pass attempts in a half and completed nearly every one of them. If only Tracy Johnson hadn't dropped that 4th down pass there's no telling what would have happened that season.
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emotional choices-Nuk, Gaines, Jacoby***
Dec 12, 2014, 9:54 PM
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Steve Fuller, Wm Perry, CJ Spiller, Sammy Watkins &
Dec 12, 2014, 9:59 PM
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probably the best of all Banks McFadden.......what say you?
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how could you leave off Streeter???
Dec 12, 2014, 10:03 PM
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he is the one that played with more guts than all the others combined, imo. And, now he is here to teach his style to others
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 12, 2014, 10:32 PM
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Was there late 80s, so partial to Levon Kirkland. Brian Dawkins was the man. Sammy has to be my 3rd by a hair over CJ
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Yusef Kelly is in a category all to himself***
Dec 13, 2014, 8:52 AM
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Whatever do you mean?
Dec 14, 2014, 10:11 PM
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CJ., Woody, and the Fridge***
Dec 13, 2014, 9:21 AM
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Orange Blooded [2481]
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Here are mine:
Dec 13, 2014, 10:00 AM
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#1 Tajh Boyd
#2 Terry Allen
#3 CJ Spiller
--------------------------------- can I do top 5? Sammy Watkins and James Davis
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Woody, Anthony Simmons, Raymond Priester******
Dec 14, 2014, 9:56 PM
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 14, 2014, 10:03 PM
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1. CJ Spiller 2. Woody Dantzler 3. Deandre Hopkins
-Gaines Adams, Justin Miller, Charlie Whitehurst, Keith Adams, Sammy Watkins, Tajh Boyd, Leroy Hill are all on my list.
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 14, 2014, 10:08 PM
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1. CJ Spiller 2. Sammy Watkins 3. Terry Kinard or William Perry (To close to call here) and if he can stay healthy by the time he is through I think D. Watson will be # 1 on this list....Go Tigers!!!
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All-TigerNet [10871]
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Don't know about top three but Spiller is easily in the mix
Dec 14, 2014, 10:11 PM
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He came BACK his senior year and I believe it was for more than just a degree but also his love for Clemson. He STILL follows Clemson as a die hard fan unlike some others who'd rather forget where they played college ball (USuCk).
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 14, 2014, 10:31 PM
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My top 3 from Kings Mt. and Rutherford co.NC Kevin "the Mack Truck ". Chuck and Rodney McSwain. Warren Forney
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cj, danny triplett and homer jordan-he won the big one***
Dec 14, 2014, 10:39 PM
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 9:36 AM
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Anybody remember Benny Cunningham? Best TE in Clemson history. Won two super bowls with Pittsburg Steelers.
2. Sammy Watkins- pure excitement
3. Brian Dawkins - loved to hit
honorable mention: Tajh Boyd, Vic "Beastley" woody Dantzler, levon Kirkland, raymond Priester, homer Jordan, dwight Clark, steve Fuller, perry Tuttle, Butler (wide receiver forgot first name), CJ Spiller, Obed Ariri, Perry Bros., terrence Flagler, kenny Flowers, james Davis, Whitehurst, Rod Gardner, DaQuan Bowers, Nuk Hopkins, Martavis Bryant, andre ellington, Grady Jarret, Stephon Anthony,
Future: Deshaun Watson, Artavis Scott, Wayne Gallman, Ben Boulware, McKinsey Alexander
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this list could be huge!! There are so many I remember from
Dec 15, 2014, 10:41 AM
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the 80s, 90s, 00 and 10s. It would be hard for me to name a top three....C.J. Terry Allen, The Perrys, Fuller, Jordan, Priester, Watkins, Nuk, Wayne and Anthony Simmons, Kirkland, Jarret, Woody, Chester, Davis, Driver, "Lenord's Losers" (I know not a player), etc. The list just goes on!!
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 10:47 AM
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Right now:
Jeff Scott Tony Elliott Brandon Streeter
Sorry Pearman he said only 3...
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 10:53 AM
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Woody. Streeter. Boyd.
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 11:40 AM
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Lavon Kirkland, Terry Allen, CJ Spiller
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 11:47 AM
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#1 James Davis... He got the ball rolling
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Love me some "lightning"***
Dec 15, 2014, 12:00 PM
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 12:02 PM
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My top 3 would be 3: John Leake 2: Charlie Whitehurst 1: CJ Spiller
But that least shouldn't be narrowed down to just 3. Too many greats come to mind.
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Re: My top 3 favorite players in Clemson history
Dec 15, 2014, 12:40 PM
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1) CJ Spiller - Mr. Excitement everytime he touched the ball.
2) Sammy Watkins - Same reason as #1.
3) Terry Kinard - He was so good his Senior year, opposing teams rarely threw in his direction, and he made them pay whenever they did.
Honorable Mention: Mike Eppley - One of the most underrated QBs in Clemson history. Got no press due to the probation years, but he was solid as a rock, and also point guard on the BB team.
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