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Mikey Dukes
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Mikey Dukes


Aug 21, 2019, 1:15 PM

Seems like he gets mentioned a lot from practice reports, interviews, etc. Sounds like he could be an asset on kickoff or punt return. It also sounds like he could be our best pass catching RB. I know a small minority wished we had taken a 4-5* RB last year, but sounds like the coaches found a good one in Dukes. I'm excited to see him the next few years. I heard the comparison of Andre Ellington thrown around and if he compares to Ellington then I think we will all be happy!

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Aug 21, 2019, 1:18 PM

Ialways felt AE was underappreciated because he followed CJ. AE was a very good back for us. His NFL years prove that

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AE


Aug 21, 2019, 1:31 PM

seemed to always have a nagging injury while at Clemson. If he was healthy then I don't think he would seem as underappreciated.

those runs against Auburn at the Chick Fil A kickoff in 2012 (?) was electric!

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Aug 21, 2019, 2:51 PM

Had that turf toe too if I'm remembering right.

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I trust our coaching staff to pick jewels. Look no further


Aug 21, 2019, 1:20 PM

than ETN. I had honestly never heard of him until we plucked him as a consolation prize after losing out on the "highly rated" RB who chose another school. I'd say he has worked out pretty well.

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Aug 21, 2019, 1:24 PM

Don't forget we were tipped off by Bama because they didn't want LSU to get him.

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Aug 21, 2019, 3:20 PM

Loved how the ET referral bit Nicky in the backside

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absolutely


Aug 21, 2019, 1:25 PM [ in reply to I trust our coaching staff to pick jewels. Look no further ]

I remember the coaches talking about ETN during camp and I was like he sounds like he'll be really good in a few years....I never imagined how electric he would be day 1.

Dukes might not be ETN (but who is) but I get the feeling he'll be a good take for us.

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Aug 21, 2019, 3:47 PM [ in reply to I trust our coaching staff to pick jewels. Look no further ]

good of a job as anybody at evaluating talent - star ratings be danged. As you mention, ETN is a great example; NOBODY expected him to be the best RB in the ACC at any point, or in the Heisman conversation, but our coaches recognized potential when they saw it.

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Aug 21, 2019, 4:07 PM [ in reply to I trust our coaching staff to pick jewels. Look no further ]

he plays for A&M now.

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Aug 21, 2019, 1:32 PM

I believe the coaches had every intention of letting Dukes play a little and redshirting him when he showed up.

I'm not sure if Dukes is going to let that happen. It will be very interesting to see.

There are always a couple of freshmen who get a ton of camp hype and then see the field very little because of how the depth chart looks in front of them.

Unless there are injuries, I think Dukes has to pass Rencher on the depth chart to avoid of redshirt.

Otherwise, I think we see Dukes and Mellusi in their 4 games and we try to get an extra year out of each of them.

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Aug 21, 2019, 1:44 PM

I doubt both Dukes and Mellusi are red-shirted regardless of who is 3rd during.

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Aug 21, 2019, 2:04 PM

It may not be highly likely but last year there was only Dixon to come in and get "freshman" snaps. Once he proved that he was getting 8 yds per carry then he kept playing more.

This year those "freshman" snaps can be split between two guys. If each plays in 4, that is a bunch of snaps to give to a 4th/5th string back.

It sure would be a shame for either or both of them to play only 5 or 6 games as a garbage time back.

IMO if they are close to that then they will be held to only 4 games and take the redshirt.

If either of them are popping off runs like Dixon was then they won't be sitting at 4th string for the whole season.

I know Rencher knows the offense and the coaches trust him, but I don't think his ceiling is very high.

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Aug 21, 2019, 2:39 PM [ in reply to Re: Mikey Dukes ]

Not with the RB's we have coming in next year. One may end up redshirting but both highly unlikely.

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I can see that


Aug 21, 2019, 4:02 PM

As much as live rounds/pass pro matter at Clemson and how we will need their this year's experience to have a more prepared backfield heading in next season.

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I can see that


Aug 21, 2019, 4:02 PM [ in reply to Re: Mikey Dukes ]

As much as live rounds/pass pro matter at Clemson and how we will need their this year's experience to have a more prepared backfield heading in next season.

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