Friday Email Bag

by Mickey Plyler - Radio Host - Fri Aug 07 09:43:49 GMT-04:00 2015

Friday Email Bag

Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions, please email me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.

Mickey,

I had a chance to read your blog today, "Weigh-Ins." I have to admit I was a bit concerned that Mitch HyattMitch Hyatt
Fr. Offensive Line
#75 6-6, 270
Sugar Hill, GA
View Full Profile , our starting freshman tackle, was still less than 300 lbs. He is about 6'6" so 285 just seems a bit light to stop a bull rush from the outside. I guess gaining 15 lbs since he arrived is an improvement, but I also believe he has got to tip the scales above 300 lbs to truly be effective. Technique matters a great deal, but it sure helps to also be a nimble 300-pounder.

Kindest Regards,

Kirk

Kirk,

First, Hyatt is not 6-6. They may list him there, but he is not 6-6. You have to remember that he is a true freshman. I am a little concerned about his strength, but we have to be patient with him because he will be a great one. Give him time. He will get bigger and stronger. Hyatt has the tools to develop into a star.

Mickey,

Give me one player no one has talked about. Give me a surprise. Thanks. Go Tigers!

Willie Tiger

Willie Tiger,

With all of the attention we put on recruiting and guys committing earlier and earlier, there is no such thing as a surprise anymore. We have radio shows, blogs and websites that cover these guys starting in the ninth grade. If you had to have one, maybe Taylor HearnTaylor Hearn
RS Fr. Offensive Line
#51 6-4, 325
Williston, SC
View Full Profile . I thought he had his best practice yesterday. He showed some size and toughness. I was encouraged by his development, but remember he is just a red-shirt freshman.

Mickey,

ESPN has their rankings of players in their top 100 of college football. Could you rank the Clemson players 1-85 like you did a few years ago?

Jay

Jay,

That blog was a disaster. Parents of the players ranked low in the blog called me for weeks. I will never give you 1-85 anymore. It's a no-win situation. How about a list of guys who have caught my eye in the first three practices:

Here are some of the guys that have stood out to me in watching the first three practices. This is not a depth chart, and it is not who is the best at the position. Instead, it is a list of guys who have caught my eye with a good play or a series of good plays in the first three days. He are 30 players who have stood out:

QB-Watson

RB-Gallman

WR-Williams, Scott, Thompson, McCloud, Peake, Cain

TE-Richard, Smith, Williams

OL-Guillermo, Hearn

DE-Lawson, Dodd, Yeargin, Bryant, Ferrell

DT-Reader, Watkins, Wilkins, Huggins

LB-O'Daniel, Blanks

DB-Alexander, Kearse, Fields, Wiggins, Green, Smith

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#98 6-2, 310
Thomasville, GA
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