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Gem in this years class!!
Feb 6, 2013, 10:58 PM
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I call it now, this years hidden gem will be Jayron Kearse!! What do you guys think? I am looking forward to this guy doing some serious head hunting!
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Re: Gem in this years class!!
Feb 6, 2013, 10:59 PM
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I hope so
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Ryan Clark
Feb 6, 2013, 11:09 PM
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by far is a diamond in the rough.
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Re: Ryan Clark
Feb 7, 2013, 10:42 AM
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The question is by "gem", you mean a kid who is lightly regarded who will be a productive member of the team in a few years, whether you mean any kid regardless of the hype who will be a "star" as a true freshman, or whether you mean something in the middle.
Short term gems are obviously Alexander and Kearse a) because they both come in at positions of need and b) because both are physically/athletically ready for the college game. All reports indicate that Alexander is more mentally ready and IMO CB is an easier position to play as a true freshman. I'll also go out on a very short limb and say that Dye makes a contribution. Again, part because of need and part because of his talent and physical development.
Long term, the coaches really like Leggett at TE. He fits Morris' system and is a great pass catcher. With a little physical development, we could have another Dwayne Allen on our hands.
Assuming they make the mental transition, these kids have really big upside:
LB - Boulware and O'Daniel
DL - Ogundeko, Lawson, and Pagano
OL - Crowder (will take a few years to develop)
DB/WR - Tankersley (grades), Greene (not this year), and Williams (timing unknown because of depth on the current team)
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Re: Ryan Clark
Feb 7, 2013, 10:44 AM
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BTW, Did you mean Ryan Carter?
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Crowder...
Feb 6, 2013, 11:05 PM
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I see alot of goal line conversions going behind the guard in our future.
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Crowder
Feb 6, 2013, 11:08 PM
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I wouldn't mind being proven wrong. Who doesn't want to see a couple 4th & 1 conversions finally completed behind a strong OG!
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I'm thinking there's a lot of gems in this year's class.
Feb 6, 2013, 11:08 PM
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If you think about it, with the excessive and expanding hype being heaped on the SEC year by year lately, for kids to see through all of that, talented kids who've all excelled among their peers according to the recruiting rankings, and have chosen Clemson and what it is and what it offers, you've got to think this class is brimming with something special at every turn.
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Well said ^^^***
Feb 6, 2013, 11:09 PM
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Re: Gem in this years class!!
Feb 7, 2013, 1:41 AM
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IMO, and I havent watched every sinle one of our signees tapes, but most of them, I'd say Ben Boulware BY FAR. Wasnt even close. Havent watched alexander though. Gotta say that. But the best foundation of instincts and intangibles or things you cant teach to me is Bouleware. Hes gonna be a beast.
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Well its
Feb 7, 2013, 1:45 AM
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Hard for him to be a "hidden" gem when hes highly rated. He will be a beast but the guy who will be a real hidden gem is TJ Green
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Re: Well its
Feb 7, 2013, 1:59 AM
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I suspect there may be more like 5 or 6 gems in this class. Of those less highly touted, Clark gets my vote. The kid wants to play for us and will work very hard to get on the field. Can't have too many of that kind of player.
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Who?***
Feb 7, 2013, 8:46 AM
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Re: Who?***
Feb 7, 2013, 10:44 AM
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I think he means Ryan Carter.
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Re: Gem in this years class!!
Feb 7, 2013, 2:17 AM
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I'm going to say Jordan Leggett. With Ford graduating, there's a real need for a big, physical tight end who can also run and catch well. Hopefully he's a good fit for that role.
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Re: Gem in this years class!!
Feb 7, 2013, 6:14 AM
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His position rarely get a lot of hoopla but keep an eye on Pagano. He is so strong!
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Re: Gem in this years class!!
Feb 7, 2013, 9:42 AM
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To be honest, I do have some concern about him. Was arrested back when he was a kid, which you would think he learned from, but then was arrested again last summer. Hope Im wrong though.
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How are you classifing Gem?
Feb 7, 2013, 9:46 AM
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if you're talking about the one that many folks may
have over looked,that could go on to be a good player
For me...
TJ Green & Marcus Edmund.
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Ben Boulware
Feb 7, 2013, 10:09 AM
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After watching his film I couldn't believe how physical he is. When he meets the ball carrier their forward momentum is instantly reversed. I've never seen a recruiting film where so many guys were put on their back. Well I take that back David Beasley's film was pretty close.
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Crowder and Boulware
Feb 7, 2013, 10:23 AM
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among all the others! Really nasty and physical.
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