As expected, Clowney picks USCe

[WILDCARD]

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I dont think Saban is ever out until the papers are signed sealed and delivered!

Amen brother!!!!!! I wont be surprised if he dons that beautiful :BigA: hat!!!!!!!!!

 

[capnfrog]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

you are aware that south caroina's football graduation rate has been better than alabama's 4 of the past 6 years? Like Saban, Spurrier puts an emphasis on studies. USC grad rate did dip last year, but the football team just posted its highest GPA ever last semester. Also, I am not aware of Spurrier or USC ever revoking a player's schollie because he was injured.

There are lots of legitimate reasons for Clowney (or anyone for that matter) to go play for Bama, no need to make up others to get that point across.

One of the reasons is Bama has CNS now and he strongly emphasises on studies. Bama sending juniors to the NFL at such a higher rate has hurt our graduation rate though. No need to make up stuff at Bama, U of A is just becoming a force in the SEC to reckon with. I don't know for sure what Spurrier would do as fas as taking an injured players scholarship, I can only say what happens at Bama. I do think that Clowney has a better chance for one of the scumbag schools to single him out to gain a winning edge and try to hurt him while playing at USCe than at Bama. There are schools that play that way. USCe just doesn't have that many good players of Clowneys caliber.

 

[capnfrog]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

Maybe it would be good if you actually looked into the facts behind your assumptions before you post, capnfrog...Spurrier does a great job with his student atheletes...

sometimes, the bare facts are that there is more than one good choice for college...
Hopefully, Clowney sees his future in crimson, but if not, he'll do great anywhere he chooses...best of luck to him in his future, and Roll Tide!

I'll agree that I haven't looked into the facts as far as what USCe does in their graduation rate I don't have to look into the facts as far as what Bama does, I read about it year after year mostly on Tidefans and I don't think anyone on here would purposely distort the facts.

 

[USCBAMA]

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I agree with you with one exception. Spurrier has been known to pull someone's schollie if they are not performing to Spurrier's standards. Now, I don't have a problem with that just pointing it out. Saban, on the otherhand, has been known to find the player a schollie or another team to transfer to. Unless you are a discipline problem, Saban takes care of all his athletes despite the media uproar about medical hardships. There is a reason why Saban has more and that is because he just doesn't terminate their schollies like most coaches do.

Yes, Spurrier will pull the schollie of a kid who isn't putting forth the effort (he has a low tolerance for slackers), but that's not what the post was about. Bama and USC are similar state schools, each with some programs that shine nationally. If a kid puts forth the effort he can get a quality education at either (my Dad has an accounting degree from Bama, I have an engineering degre from USC - we both did okay with our careers).

I guess my point is that there are too many good things about Bama to have to rely on bashing USC to sell the Capstone.

 

[Mamacalled]

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Yes, Spurrier will pull the schollie of a kid who isn't putting forth the effort (he has a low tolerance for slackers), but that's not what the post was about. Bama and USC are similar state schools, each with some programs that shine nationally. If a kid puts forth the effort he can get a quality education at either (my Dad has an accounting degree from Bama, I have an engineering degre from USC - we both did okay with our careers).

I guess my point is that there are too many good things about Bama to have to rely on bashing USC to sell the Capstone.

And I agree with you here as well.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

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Im going to be totally honest here...

I think Clowney is an amazing athlete, and a top 10 player in the country, but I don't see why everyone thinks he is the best prospect in years, etc. This has nothing to do with him leaning anywhere, I'd feel this way even if he came to Bama. He has very good speed, but he'd have to add about 20lbs-30lbs to play DE in our system, and there is no telling how that would effect his speed. Cyrus literally went toe to toe with him at the UA game, and with the way our depth chart is, he wouldn't play an very big role on our team until year 2. I feel like Pagan will develop into a better player in time, he is 25lbs heavier right now and is only a .10 of a second off of JC's .40 time. Pagan will also have the added benefit of having one of the best DL coaches in the nation, being in the best S&C program in the nation, playing for the best defensive mind in the nation, being around guys like Upshaw, and practicing against studs like Cyrus every day.

Can't say I agree with just about anything you've said here. Anyone who doesn't think Clowney is a "special" talent is fooling themselves. You simply don't find players with his size and combination of athleticism that often, especially at his position. There's almost zero doubt in my mind if he were to sign with us he'd see the field immediately, maybe not as a starter, but he would get significant playing time IMHO. He's the kind of difference maker that every coach looks for and desperately wants. He's exactly the kind of pass rushing threat we've been looking for the past few years. Just because it seems rather obvious he's going to wind up somewhere else, that doesn't diminish the immense talent that he possesses.

I find this whole ordeal to be incredibly dull, boring, and inevitable. I've long since moved on...

Agreed.

 

[jambama1]

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All of you are assuming that Clowney will develop better at Alabama than South Carolina but other than Cody and Dareus USCe has had better defensive line development IMO...our DL development has left a lot to be desired...just saying. I know we have a new guy though.

Of course that's irrelevant anyway but unless Clowney just slacks during his time at USCe he's gonna end up a top 5 draft pick anyway. The championship argument as well is irrelevant. Clowney doesn't really care about championships, which I know is hard to understand for those of us raised in the great state of Alabama. Trying to entice someone from South Carolina is like enticing someone from Tuscaloosa with caviar: it might sound interesting and we might want to try it, but in the end it's "just isn't us"; we'd rather have barbecue.

That was under Bo davis. Rumph will develop and recruit alot better thats why getting Rumph was a grand slam hire in baseball terms. Rumph developed the probable #1 Draft pick in this upcoming draft in Bowers. Ricky Sapp and Phillip Merling.

 

[bamafaninOhiO]

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Yes, Spurrier will pull the schollie of a kid who isn't putting forth the effort (he has a low tolerance for slackers), but that's not what the post was about. Bama and USC are similar state schools, each with some programs that shine nationally. If a kid puts forth the effort he can get a quality education at either (my Dad has an accounting degree from Bama, I have an engineering degre from USC - we both did okay with our careers).

I guess my point is that there are too many good things about Bama to have to rely on bashing USC to sell the Capstone.

My point exactly with my replies....

We all say how great it is we dont have to resort to negative recruiting, but seem to do nothing but write negative comments on our threads about our sister schools...

In fact, most (i'll caveat that statement, because there are some which do not hold the same standards) SEC schools have great academic programs in place for their student atheletes, have great facilities, and provide a great atmosphere and rabid fan bases which support and love their teams, and schools.

As someone else wrote, a lot of times it basically comes down to wanting to play at home, or moving away. Nothing bad or ominous in either case, just personal choice.

were biased as bama fans, but in reality, so is every other schools fans and alumni...and fact is, everyone really has a great argument for their schools.

To some, playing for the home team, and being that home town hero, is more important than winning another championship for their rival...

I know I'd choose to play for bama given the chance to, even if I knew going in that we wouldnt win a game, rather than play for championships for say, florida.

wouldnt you?

 

[Crimson Surfer]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

Clowney says he has decided | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC

ROCK HILL -- Jadeveon Clowney said he decided three days ago where he will attend college.

He still plans to wait until Monday to tell the world, though. The nation's No. 1 football prospect shared his decision only with his mother. He's confident the secret is safe with her, he said before he began basketball practice at South Pointe High.

"She ain't going to tell anybody," the defensive end said.

Clowney will hold a news conference at 10:15 a.m. Monday and make South Carolina, Clemson or Alabama happy with his choice.

 

[Alasippi]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

I read the link article and i want to congratulate South Carolina. Six of his ex team mates there already.

Where else would he feel more at "home"?

I like the kid and I wish him luck.

sip

 

[Redwood Forrest]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

I read the link article and i want to congratulate South Carolina. Six of his ex team mates there already.

Where else would he feel more at "home"?

I like the kid and I wish him luck.

sip

If we can't land him I hope SC does. I know we would have to play against him but the SEC needs to continue being the best lest we wind up with another situation like Auburn was in 2005.

 

[tungi01]

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If we can't land him I hope SC does. I know we would have to play against him but the SEC needs to continue being the best lest we wind up with another situation like Auburn was in 2005.

Him going to SC and knowing that we will have to play against him, makes me just that much happier to have Cyrus in the fold. Jadeveon will be a beast but you can rest assured that CNS will have a plan when we play them. To me, CNS has an amazing ability to neutralize the oposing teams best player. We'll be ready for him and the Tide train will keep rolling.

 

[careeves]

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Ok looking ahead at future schedule, if Clowney doesn't choose the Tide he may never play against us. If he starts as a true freshman and doesnt redshirt and plays for three years and leaves for the NFL then he will not play a game against Alabama unless it's in the SEC Championship game. Alabama plays USC next in 2014 which would be his senior year. So it is not a given that we see him on the field....just saying.

 

[IMALOYAL1]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

Hmmmmm

So Clowney may not have the grades? Think that will be trouble for USCe?

 

[Mamacalled]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

Hmmmmm

So Clowney may not have the grades? Think that will be trouble for USCe?

South Carolina won't waiver on his academics. Spurrier was critical before on South Carolina's admissions before and he lost. Same with us, we have had a few qualify bu NCAA standards and our admissions wouldn't accept them. I think we just had the first time this past year where we allowed someone in after initial NCAA approval and the NCAA reversed it.

 

[Squirrely]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

I'd be shocked if Clowney doesn't go with SC Monday. I wish him luck besides when he's lining up against Bama/Cyrus.

:BigA: ROLL TIDE :BigA:

 

[TheTradition]

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JC is no longer attending the Clemson vs UNC basketball game tomorrow. That can't bode well for their chances. There's a bunch of stuff about him over on BOL. These are times when I wish I was a subscriber.

 

[BamaMoon]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

Ok looking ahead at future schedule, if Clowney doesn't choose the Tide he may never play against us. If he starts as a true freshman and doesnt redshirt and plays for three years and leaves for the NFL then he will not play a game against Alabama unless it's in the SEC Championship game. Alabama plays USC next in 2014 which would be his senior year. So it is not a given that we see him on the field....just saying.

Then we don't have to worry about playing against him IMO. If he's half as good as advertised, he'll play for three years and be gone to the NFL. And yes, I don't think USCe will be in the seccg again real soon. I think they caught the east in a real bad down year and won it despite not having a very good divisional record themselves.

 

[gamersfuel]

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double post.

 

[gamersfuel]

Re: DE Jadeveon Clowney Updates: He says that SC and Clemson are his top two favorite

am i seriously seeing comments of people seriously worried about a game due to 1 player? lol...he's going to be a good one however I dont think Nick Saban will lose any sleep over a possible south carolina matchup. I mean, he's recruited some decent guys already IMO