I was there. Didn't sleep for almost two days, but I was there. If we get a surprise game from someone like Payton gave us that day, that would really help.Do you remember the FSU game we won about 15 years ago that was played in the rain? I remember that year we had a couple weeks of downpours before the game. That was before we had the lightning warning system that cancels the practice. We got a lot of reps in the rain and it helped us in the game. We should have sprinklers installed on Greentree.
I learned after the podcast there's apparently a heavy rainstorm that might affect the game. Different perspective and analysis if we play in a slop.
Very, very unlikely it's true slop. I'm heading up tomorrow morning so I've been tracking it very closely. It's weather, so who the fvck really knows, right? But the forecast has been getting better and better all week. It called for 1.8" of rain on Monday morning. Now as of this minute, they're showing 0.75", and rain only starting overnight Friday night/Saturday morning. So, it may rain, and it may rain for a long time, but it's not going to be heavy. The field shouldn't be soup. Especially because it's dry right now and has been for several days, they've had a gorgeous week so far in Clemson. No rain for several days, at least.
I do not think the weather will be a big factor. Also temperatures and wind look fine. Upper 60s at kickoff with 6 MPH winds. I do not think this is a "weather" game. Some rain and moisture possibly, maybe a tiny impact on footing but it's not going to be 2003 Miami vs FSU, the best everyone can tell right now.
Why are people still talking about rain? This storm is nowhere near SC on Saturday night.
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That article eviscerates our love of the fire zone blitz. I have confidence Clemson will scheme to take away things from us and against us. Do not have the same faith in our guys. We too often think the scheme will win out no matter the opponentVenables blitzed Burrow with 5 and 6 man pressures, he will test our oline and bring heat early to see how we react, can we handle it, can we execute. They run that type of stuff better than most teams, his scheme has been top notch the last few years, thing is personnel turnover, hopefully its worse than most think.
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/08/getting-home-clemson-hot-coverage-blitz-nfl-innovation
Venables and Dabo made it clear that Brevin is weapon and leading wr, they havent mentioned a single wr and for good reason as nobody respects those guys outside of cis homer types, they have to prove themselves on the field and they drop open passes nevertheless 50/50 passes that you need to make in a game like this. LSU was strugglin until Jamar Chase beat one on one coverage repeatedly over the top.
Etienne is a monster, like if Bush/Cook/Harvin came back for their senior year to abuse college kids, they will get him the ball on delayed draws, screens, swing passes, jet sweep to screens, in slot to screen, wheel routes, etc. They want to get him ball in space, just need to be aware of where he is at all times. Amari Rodgers looks like he is back to form off injury, cant underestimate him also, dude is a weapon, think people downgrade him because he played off acl injury last year during spring
It's been understated and I didn't mention it on the podcast because it seems to still be up in the air, but Xavier Thomas' availability for the game plays a HUGE role in their ability to consistently set the edge. He's freaking perfect for some of the 5t alignments they want to use. It helps them force run plays inside, where their LBs are way, way better than they are chasing to the sideline.That article eviscerates our love of the fire zone blitz. I have confidence Clemson will scheme to take away things from us and against us. Do not have the same faith in our guys. We too often think the scheme will win out no matter the opponent
Dabo after last night practice said he has practiced and will dress for this game (said he could of dressed last game but missed covid test friday), not sure where he is in regards to conditioning and if he will play but definitely something to be aware ofIt's been understated and I didn't mention it on the podcast because it seems to still be up in the air, but Xavier Thomas' availability for the game plays a HUGE role in their ability to consistently set the edge. He's freaking perfect for some of the 5t alignments they want to use. It helps them force run plays inside, where their LBs are way, way better than they are chasing to the sideline.
You guys are thinking Tyler Davis. Xavier is done for a while with covid issues effecting his healthDabo after last night practice said he has practiced and will dress for this game (said he could of dressed last game but missed covid test friday), not sure where he is in regards to conditioning and if he will play but definitely something to be aware of
Nah, Davis is definitely back and plays inside. I'm thinking about Xavier Thomas, who plays DE and, at like 270 pounds, is well-suited to some of their alignments.You guys are thinking Tyler Davis. Xavier is done for a while with covid issues effecting his health
Wow ok that is a game changer for sure. I did not know. I thought he was cooked after all the issues he was dealing withNah, Davis is definitely back and plays inside. I'm thinking about Xavier Thomas, who plays DE and, at like 270 pounds, is well-suited to some of their alignments.
Here's an update: https://www.tigernet.com/update/Xavier-Thomas-playing-update-36448
Still up in the air, it seems. But, supposedly they're "hopeful" he dresses out.
Excellent, excellent point. If he is limited it could pay dividends. I do wish our DEs set the edge better especially Roche. We’re both limited in the same way defensively at LBIt's been understated and I didn't mention it on the podcast because it seems to still be up in the air, but Xavier Thomas' availability for the game plays a HUGE role in their ability to consistently set the edge. He's freaking perfect for some of the 5t alignments they want to use. It helps them force run plays inside, where their LBs are way, way better than they are chasing to the sideline.
Nah Dabo spoke last night after practice about Xavier.. Check it out if you wantYou guys are thinking Tyler Davis. Xavier is done for a while with covid issues effecting his health
Wish we had speed to use the jet sweep and keep them honest.. Might have to put Rooster out there to try to bring that element as our WR lack that ability.It's been understated and I didn't mention it on the podcast because it seems to still be up in the air, but Xavier Thomas' availability for the game plays a HUGE role in their ability to consistently set the edge. He's freaking perfect for some of the 5t alignments they want to use. It helps them force run plays inside, where their LBs are way, way better than they are chasing to the sideline.