Mickey Plyler's Blog for April 7th

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Spring game weekend is here so let's cross our fingers about the weather.

Please have a safe trip over the weekend. If you can't make it in

town, you can listen to the spring game and the baseball game at

www.wccpfm.com or 104.9 FM.

I will have more recruiting as a part of the blog starting Monday. On

Fridays during the off-season, I will answer e-mail in the blog. To

send questions, you can e-mail them to mickey.plyler@tigernet.com. Here

are a few e-mails from the week:

Hey Mickey,

Long time listener to your show and I thoroughly enjoy both your sense

of humor and your show content. I am a rabid fan of CU football and

just wanted your most realistic outlook on the Tigers chances of an ACC title this

year. I recently subscribed to another Clemson site and I am just wondering

if there is a little hype involved in their reporting of how things are

shaping up. Thanks for your consideration,

Bill in Easley

Bill,

Thanks for the kind words. I think Clemson can win the conference.

They could have easily won it last year with just one more ACC regular

season win. This year's team has fewer question marks and more difference makers.

The offensive line is deep and talented. I think Proctor will be more

efficient in this offense. James Davis, Reggie Merriweather, and CJ

Spiller make up the best backfield in the conference. Defensively,

there are depth concerns at DE and Bandit. I am a little concerned

about corner, but they have recruited well at both from the incoming

class. I think the return game will be much better, plus the schedule

eases up a bit. Hope this helps.

Mickey,

I loved reading your blog. Thank you for doing that. Be sure to have

someone proof it before you post it.

Hey, I am interested in news on this wide receiver who is big for his

size and will create a lot of problems for defenses...can't think of his name.

You really didn't mention that he is being factored into a lot of the

offense's plans.

I love to read the behind the scenes stuff that you're privy to. Like

The 2 back set info. I haven't heard that. Shoot, that is 3 very talented

backs...and I think you're saying that Chancellor is not bad either.

Wow, what a great problem to have. And to think they'll be behind that O line.

Clemson nation is getting excited.

Thanks man, one of your faithful listeners,

Mark from Easley

Mark,

Thanks for the nice things you said. I am the worst typist and proofer

in the world, but we will try to get better on the typos and grammar so

stay with me. I know it can't get much worse.

The big wide out you asked about is Aaron Kelly. He had a nice

freshman year and can be as good as he wants to be. If he works hard

he will make an even bigger impact in the upcoming season. Last year he caught 47

balls for 575 yards and two touchdowns including the fantastic TD grab against FSU.

Kelly's 70 all-purpose yards per game ranked third on the team behind

Stuckey and Davis. Kelly lead the team with a 26.2 yards per return in

the kick off returns including an 81-yarder that should have won the

Georgia Tech game. He will continue to be a big part of the offense.

Clemson nation should be excited. This program has improved to the

level of conference title contender. It should be a lot of fun to watch.

Hey Mickey,

I have heard that Will Korn is a tremendous baseball player and could

easily be a pretty good draft choice for MLB. Do we stand the chance of losing

him to the pro baseball, i.e.Jeff Francour???

Thanks, Bennett

Bennett,

No. Korn is an outstanding high school shortstop, but is not being

considered for the MLB draft. He is football first.

MP,

Are we gonna see that stupid punt formation again this year? Will they

punt in the spring game?

Tiger Tom

TT,

The staff has made changes to the protection scheme for the punt team.

You will see more of a traditional protection. Originally I thought

they would not punt on Saturday against a live rush, but it sounds like

it may be more of a game format. Hope you will like the new punt team.

Mickey,

There are several football players that there has been little or no

information released on. What is the outlook for Taylor Tremel,

Jamarcus Grant, and Elsmore Gabriel????

Thanks,

Tony

Tony,

Tremel and Gabriel are players that really should not be expected to

see huge amounts of playing time during their career. Both have

limitations and quite frankly the staff has recruited over their ability. In other

words the staff has signed better players at their positions.

Grant is a different story. He has a big upside as an interior

offensive lineman. Brad Scott likes his potential. Grant is a big

body who will be counted on a lot after the 2006 season. Frye and

Bennett are seniors this season and McDuffie will be a junior. The

future at the guard positions includes Thomas Austin and Grant. The

Mullins, SC native will be counted on as a sophomore and beyond.

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