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Harper to enter NFL Draft
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Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 6:42 PM

Harper to enter NFL Draft

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see ya***


Jan 7, 2011, 6:43 PM



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Come on guys he is a Tiger wish him well***


Jan 7, 2011, 6:47 PM



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A Tiger who is abandoning his team at a time...


Jan 8, 2011, 3:59 AM

when they need TRUE Tigers

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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 6:47 PM

Dang, I didn't know the Arena leagues got to pick in the NFL draft.

That wasn't right. Lord I apologize.....

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Worst idea ever.***


Jan 7, 2011, 6:49 PM



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how? if he wants a shot at the NFL,


Jan 8, 2011, 5:01 PM

this is the best time for him to leave. Next year he will be buried on the depth chart an will have no stats to show. NFL teams are more likely to give him a shot this year.

He can always come back for education. The only downside is that his school will not be paid for. But Most beople have loans to pay back anyways.

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Agreed... His playing time and stats were only going to go


Jan 8, 2011, 10:17 PM

down with the RB studs we have in the wings...

This is the best time for him to try his luck in the NFL.

Thanks and good luck, Jamie!

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"Gamecocks aren’t ready to take college football by storm just yet. They’re not even ready to compete in their own state – Clemson will still own the territory. Gamecocks fans would be smart to keep their heads buried until that time. Avoid talking trash to a much better Clemson program.” -Dustin Tackett


All you negative posters are great Clemson fans....


Jan 7, 2011, 6:50 PM

and I am good at sarcasm. You people are the only embarrassing ones. Harper is a tiger!

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gay admonishment.***


Jan 7, 2011, 11:42 AM



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Wow! That's real mature.***


Jan 8, 2011, 10:21 PM



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"Gamecocks aren’t ready to take college football by storm just yet. They’re not even ready to compete in their own state – Clemson will still own the territory. Gamecocks fans would be smart to keep their heads buried until that time. Avoid talking trash to a much better Clemson program.” -Dustin Tackett


Bunch of people on this board hating on a guy for leaving


Jan 7, 2011, 6:51 PM

early. You don't know his family situation or motivations for leaving.

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Re: Bunch of people on this board hating on a guy for leaving


Jan 7, 2011, 6:55 PM

I know that education we've been paying for will be far better serving than what he'll achieve on the next level at this point in time. Especially with the constant looming strike.

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yeah because somehow you know for sure


Jan 8, 2011, 5:03 PM

he will not succeed. Tell me what are the lottery numbers this week while your at it?

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If you remember national signing day he had his mind made


Jan 7, 2011, 6:53 PM

up he was only staying at Clemson for 3 years. I wish him nothing but the best but feel like he is making a big mistake.

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if only he'd make up his mind and run through the hole


Jan 7, 2011, 9:35 PM

dancing with the stars, here he comes!

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Hope all goes well and you represent Clemson well. Ignore


Jan 7, 2011, 6:54 PM

stupid comments.

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Best of luck Jamie. Knock 'em dead in the Combine!***


Jan 7, 2011, 6:55 PM



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is he insane ???


Jan 7, 2011, 6:55 PM

??????

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Come back someday and get your degree Jamie


Jan 7, 2011, 6:56 PM

Once a Tiger always a Tiger

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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 6:56 PM

Wishing him the best, but hope he isn't pulling a Derrick Hamilton

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man, i got all excited that maybe cullen was leaving again.


Jan 7, 2011, 7:05 PM

;)

good luck jamie. you will always be a clemson tiger. ignore what some of the jealous ######## on this board are saying.

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FAT TAX NOW!


Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 8, 2011, 12:29 PM [ in reply to Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft ]

Yeah see Derrick Hamilton was really good when he left though.

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Good luck Jamie. Thanks for being a Tiger


Jan 7, 2011, 6:58 PM

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Re: Good luck Jamie. Thanks for being a Tiger


Jan 7, 2011, 7:02 PM

good luck!

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Good luck Jamie! You will always be a Tiger!***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:02 PM



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Good luck, Harper.***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:02 PM



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April Fools' Day is in a few months David.***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:03 PM



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Good luck....wish you'd stay another year.***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:03 PM



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will he even ge drafted?***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:05 PM



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He***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:11 PM



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He's gonna need a big combine. Good luck and thanks***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:12 PM



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he will do well @ the combine if he is in shape and he will


Jan 7, 2011, 11:01 PM [ in reply to will he even ge drafted?*** ]

get drafted--- not sure he improves his status with another year honestly but it doesn't help us that he is leaving--- Jamie took a lot of heat but he had some awesome plays as well-- the catch at Auburn, the shovel pass at Auburn; the whole game at FSU including the hurdle; the whole game at WF; he's a good blocker, and can be a good special teams player(KO cov/think he's had a couple of punt blocks in his career). He, like the entire offense, could have done a lot better had we had a passing game to take the pressure off the run.

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No, he will not be drafted.


Jan 8, 2011, 12:29 AM [ in reply to will he even ge drafted?*** ]

Combine or no combine. Sorry if the truth hurts. I wish him well, but he needs to prepare mentally. I doubt he will even get a FA offer. maybe a camp tryout.

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I would think at best 6th rounder, more likely a


Jan 8, 2011, 12:59 PM [ in reply to will he even ge drafted?*** ]

free agent unless somebody thinks they can turn him into a linebacker in the pros.

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updated with new info***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:11 PM



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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 7:16 PM

droppin like flys kitty cats.

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Almost as fast as Gamecocks


Jan 7, 2011, 10:40 PM

getting arrested.

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Don't you have a laptop to go and steal??***


Jan 8, 2011, 3:57 AM [ in reply to Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft ]



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Really, you wanna start insulting mascots?***


Jan 9, 2011, 12:04 AM [ in reply to Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft ]



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There's something in these hills.


Dabo the super recruiter can't hold on to talent


Jan 7, 2011, 7:19 PM

yea, go ahead and tell me how he wasn't a talent for the team and then tell me how I'm hurting the team.

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“poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.”


R U retarded? Can you say CJ Spiller or Deandre McDaniel


Jan 7, 2011, 7:25 PM

Dabo was the ONLY reason they came back...and both of them would have been high picks. All in all, I'd say Dabo does quite well holding his talent.

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DA.***


Jan 7, 2011, 8:47 PM [ in reply to Dabo the super recruiter can't hold on to talent ]



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Don't you mean Dancing with the Stars? I kid. Good luck JH***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:26 PM



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WOW maybe i should enter the draft lol***


Jan 7, 2011, 7:32 PM



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Did he get a draft projection from the NFL? If so, what?


Jan 7, 2011, 7:34 PM

It's hard for me to imagine him getting invited to the NFL combine or getting drafted. I hope I'm wrong.

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You're not wrong...***


Jan 8, 2011, 3:56 AM



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He won't cut it as an NFL back, but one more year at Clemson


Jan 7, 2011, 7:42 PM

won't change that either.

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Jan 7, 2011, 7:47 PM

I think it's a big mistake, but wish him the best of luck. Another year with a good running backs coach could mean a lot of money for him. The potential is there, but it needs more development.

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Re: Now that's funny, right there!!


Jan 7, 2011, 7:48 PM

I don't think they dance in the NFL on gameday!!

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Dude, talk to K. Youngblood, K. Adams & J. Miller b4 you go


Jan 7, 2011, 7:51 PM

Career disaster in the making...he won't start at Clemson next year and he believes it will be better in the NFL??? Somebody remind him the Arena League doesn't run the ball much.

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Re: Dude, talk to K. Youngblood, K. Adams & J. Miller b4 you go


Jan 7, 2011, 8:42 PM

Youngblood didn't leave early did he?
Thinkind D. Hamilton?

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Correct, wasn't Youngblood it was D. Ham, add D. Washington***


Jan 8, 2011, 11:22 AM



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Thanks--still the same illusions of grandeur is scary


Jan 8, 2011, 1:25 PM

These kids listening to their friends & family who only see $$$$ signs instead of what is truly best for their futures is sad.

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Potential scout and special teams player ...


Jan 7, 2011, 7:54 PM

Should perform well at combine if invited. Could be hearing footsteps with Bellamy, Lane, et al in 2011. Thanks for your years with the Tigers. Good luck Jamie!

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Wow, not sure this is a great idea, but thanks JH. Good luck


Jan 7, 2011, 7:54 PM

...with combine and draft!

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Good luck Jamie.***


Jan 7, 2011, 8:16 PM



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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 8:16 PM

Good luck, Jamie, but hope you come back!!

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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 8:42 PM

The ONLY way this kid makes it in the NFL is as a tight end. He's NOT a running back! I know he has delusions of being one, but he's simply not. Twinkle toes don't make it in the NFL. On the other hand, he's got great hands and has a tight end's build....That's his only hope. I won't miss him..I didn't like his signing day announcement and didn't like the fact that he fumbled the first play from scrimmage against Bama....A healthy Ellington and hopefully Bellamy will make a much better backfield duo anyway....Jamie, we hardly knew ye...Good luck.

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Best of Luck, but I don't think its a good idea!***


Jan 7, 2011, 8:50 PM



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Class of 2008
Go Tigers!


Didn't he say from day one that he would only spend...


Jan 7, 2011, 8:56 PM

three seasons at Clemson? What's the big surprise?... Other than the fact that his numbers are far from stellar.

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See ya' Harper ...


Jan 7, 2011, 9:08 PM

as a Tiger I wish you luck. I believe I have a greater chance of being drafted by the NFL, but anyway ...

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Seriously, Twinkle Toes???******


Jan 7, 2011, 9:35 PM



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Lol, they are dropping like flies after the season we had***


Jan 7, 2011, 9:38 PM



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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 9:48 PM

Good luck - the best position would have been fullback where he could catch 4-5 out of the backfield on screens. I think this is a bad move on Jamie's part but it may help Lane commit. Maybe he see's the writing on the wall with Bellamy/lane/ellington most likely better talent. It would have been best for him to work at FB in 2011 at CU. Come back & get your degree after NFL

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I wish him the best and hope he does well.***


Jan 7, 2011, 9:52 PM



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This is a joke, right?***


Jan 7, 2011, 10:10 PM



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If anything this helps us retain the other RB commits


Jan 7, 2011, 10:16 PM

Good luck Jamie. Your stay seemed so short...wish we could have seen your full potential.

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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 7, 2011, 10:37 PM

Thanks for trying to pick up where Andre got hurt. Harper, you matured a lot this season, and I wish you well, but I don't know who is telling you to go pro. Unless you get seriously injured, all you can do is help your stock by staying around.

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Dont let the doorknob hit you.***


Jan 8, 2011, 12:02 AM



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I wish him luck but


Jan 8, 2011, 12:29 AM

Someone is giving him some bad advice. Harper has gotten better in the past year but has never lived up to his hype. He started the last several games only because a recuit with much less hype got injured. Jamie is a 2nd string RB at Clemson, and he should realise that and leave the NFL to poeple with real potential. Next year he may have greatly improved and have a shot, but he will not be drafted this spring. No team will take a chance on him with his fumble problem and slow speed. Harper did OK this year but did not exactly blow people away. he needs to rethink this.

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You people are a bunch of disrespectful aholes


Jan 8, 2011, 1:15 AM

So the guy didn't quite live up to his potential. The kid is what 20/21? Give him a break. He chose Clemson over virtually every school in the country. Hard to believe most of these posts are so disrespectful such as "dont let the door hit you on the way out" etc...Thats just classless. Seriously, show the guy a little more respect - he deserves that. For the record I never thought he lived up to his potential however I think he has a chance to be a better NFL RB than he was a college back. He has the right combination of size/body/speed that should translate well to the League.

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For relaxing times, make it Suntory time


Point.***


Jan 8, 2011, 1:18 AM



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just my opinion


Jan 8, 2011, 4:53 AM [ in reply to I wish him luck but ]

I feel like he is the Clemson version of Lendale White (in the NFL), Jamie has superstar talent but I feel he doesnt want to put any effort into becoming a better player. He came into Clemson as a "superstar" HS running back and he will leave as a average running back. I dont think he will turn into anything special if he gets into the NFL. He doesn't have half of the work ethic as James Davis and we have watch JD struggle in Cleveland and had to work his a$$ off to prove he is worthy of a roster spot on the Redskins.

I think Jamie has great talent but talent doesnt make you an automatic NFL player.

With all of that said Jamie must know he waont be getting much playing time next year with AE coming back and if Lane and Bellamy sign the LOI to play here i cant see Jamie being the #1 or #2 rb next season.

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Jan 8, 2011, 12:59 AM

Best of luck to you Jamie. I hate to see you go. Your Clemson family is very proud of you. I will never forget the sight of you jumping over that FSU defender. Thanks for the memories.

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Re: Harper to enter NFL Draft


Jan 8, 2011, 1:52 AM

I wish im the best of luck.....You can't blame the kid for a chance to get "paid". But on the other hand, he's not ready physically. I guess he's looking at it, like. "They can't teach me anything else". I hope he doesn't get talked into staying. Because if he comes back next year, his heart wont be in the right place. Kinda like KP this year. I wish him well, and hope it works out for him

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Jamie...You're a 2nd string running back on a 6-7 team!?***


Jan 8, 2011, 3:54 AM



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Cmon guys


Jan 8, 2011, 5:53 AM

Wish the guy luck. The bitterness here is palpable. Who knows what he can accomplish?

And get used to it. As we continue to rise and sign stud recruits, this will happen more and more.

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Be Careful, The actually expect you to run up field in the


Jan 8, 2011, 6:49 AM

NFL

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Bellamy just moved up to second string


Jan 8, 2011, 7:08 AM

think he may have beaten Harper out anyway. Could be why this decision was made.

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I disagree...


Jan 8, 2011, 10:43 AM

I think that Bellamy has the speed and explosiveness that we want; but not the strength, blocking ability, and other intangibles that seem to be necessary for an immediate, many play RB in college. I'd think that he would be utilized on special teams and special situations in his freshman year. I think that if we counted on him immediately to play 15-20 plays per game, he would probably be injured more than anyone desires...reducing his effectiveness. I do not think that he will be redshirted, but 2nd team RB right out of HS is a significant challenge. Plus, let's get him signed first...

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Re: I disagree...


Jan 8, 2011, 10:51 AM

You have a short memory. James Davis was second string straight out of gate and did just fine. By the end of his freshman year he was clearly our best RB. If Bellamy is what people build him up to be then he will make an immediate impact.

I'll admit, I laughed out loud when I saw this article. Harper has never come close to his recruiting hype. James Davis is struggling to crack the roster on NFL teams and he was a WAY better RB than Harper at Clemson. I can't see how he even gets drafted or makes a roster. He could make a practice squad if he's willing to change positions; he could be come a TE or receiver since he does have really good hands. That's his only positive.

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I think that J. Davis was a lot more physically ready to...


Jan 9, 2011, 7:31 AM

take a pounding when he arrived at Clemson. we can only hope that we get Bellamy, and that we have some OL to protect him.

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Worse than Ogelsby going to Europe.***


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Jan 8, 2011, 8:31 AM

Well I guess he is "doing it in 3" after all

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Re: Harper to enter UFL or CFL Draft


Jan 8, 2011, 8:52 AM

Shouldn't this read UFL or CFL???


No chance Harper makes an NFL roster. Kid's ego is bigger than Lake Hartwell....

Good luck Jamie...with the Argos.

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"Hard nosed"...hardly. I'll support him, but come on man!***


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Reminds me a little of Derick Hamilton decision...


Jan 8, 2011, 11:23 AM

Watched NFL avidly for nearly 40 years. A break out game or two in college doesn't make you ready - especialy on offense. Good luck with that...

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Jan 8, 2011, 11:47 AM

Good luck Jamie, you can play with the big boys too!

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Jan 8, 2011, 11:56 AM

he'd be smart to stay another year. He doesn't have that much hype going into the draft. But who knows? He might get up there and show out...

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Own less, do more.


Re: I'm not just saying this because I want him back, but...


Jan 8, 2011, 1:10 PM

the NFL sees potential and coach him properly into being a good back. Clemson coaches for the past 10 have not coached our running game properly, and we've had some great backs. Spillar and Ellington survive on raw talent and make things happen behind poorly coached lines. I don't care who you are, whether you are Ingram, Richardson, or James, if you don't have a good O-Line you are behind the 8-ball.

I hope the kid makes it. I love pointing to NFL players and saying, "He played for Clemson!" However, I've said this before (and it's certainly up for scrutiny), Clemson has halted a lot of potential NFL prospects because they were so poorly coached.

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His 40 time is gonna be pretty bad.


Jan 8, 2011, 12:57 PM

Spin moves out of the block don't help much.

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Hilarious***


Jan 8, 2011, 3:05 PM



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Let's Retire #8...All in Dabo!!!***


Jan 8, 2011, 6:25 PM

nm

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He's making a big mistake...


Jan 8, 2011, 11:32 PM

He'll be lucky to get drafted at all. I wish him the best though and hope he makes it in the next level.

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Re: He's making a big mistake...


Jan 9, 2011, 8:41 AM

I wish I had a video of him "tip-toeing" out of bounds at the bowl game and standing there and "not" blocking anyone on the return team 5 times in a row. He quit way before this decision.

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