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WLB Brandon Maye out for knee surgery
Having his knee scoped, which isnt a bad surgery to recover from really. I'd be surprised if we see him back at all before Auburn.
Tig Willard will get the WLB spot in his stead.
Attacking with the Nickel Package in Man Coverage
by DrB on Aug 31, 2010 11:11 AM EDT
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With Kevin Steele’s preference to take out the SAM backer against spread formations we felt it would be useful to spend some time going over 4-2-5 and Nickel defenses. Additionally, since some have asked us how one defends the spread and why Clemson had such a difficult time with running QBs and the rush defense against Wildcat and spread teams last year we'll show the problems we have had with the Nickel against the run game.
Kevin Steele’s defense is very similar to Saban’s schemes as I’ve said. Saban, since returning from the NFL, has veered more into the 30 (3-man) front, but in reality Saban still runs 40 fronts about 40-50% of the time, so pigeonholing Alabama into a "3-4" team isn’t really accurate. Steele does use the fronts that he learned from Saban, Dom Capers, and Charlie McBride that are 30 and 40-based, but he has more of an NFL philosophy to defend pro-style sets. This calls for more 40 fronts and Steele has a clear preference for traditional 4-3 sets. That means he wants two big tackles to plug gaps, defensive ends that can work as spill players and rush the passer, and the traditional NFL linebacker.
Clemson releases their own previews of each position this week.
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UNC just kicked off both starting CBs
This will change their whole gameplan against Clemson a month from now. You cannot confidently bring multiple pressures and leave young/inexperienced Corners on an island. Even though Clemson's receivers are unproven, this development made their task easier.
What's going on elsewhere...a look around the Nation (urr Southeast)
by FIGUREFOUR on Aug 26, 2010 5:00 AM EDT
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- Dr. B has elaborated at length on our walk on statistics. The State paper shows more reasons that Swinney will continue to reward those who walk on as his tenure continues. The P & C lets it known here also. I think this is an issue that this staff must address moving forward as we cannot keep running such deficits (11 original walkons on this year's squad).
- Clemson has released the depth chart for week 1. Chandler Catanzaro has won the starting K position it appears, with Richard Jackson coming in 3rd. Chavis and Thompson are tied at NG. Dye is tied with Clear at X. Thats really the only surprises within. They are otherwise sandbagging a little and not announcing the true starters until they see them play against North Texas. The depth chart for Auburn will be more telling.
- Since its something we've tracked, ESPN points out that only 14 schools made money on sports last year.
- P & C is all jacked up about staff continuity here at Clemson. All this staff consistency needs to put out some results, as we have already demanded heads role for certain positions and will not back off if there is no improvement. Sapakoff gets it wrong when he says our staff wasnt approached by other schools though.
- Outside the Clemson arena, Garnet and Black Attack have been discussing what it will take for SC to improve this season. They also discuss the trials and tribulations of an NCAA investigation (and TE woes) as well as the emerging/interesting QB situation.
- I won't even attempt to sum up what the boys over at Tomahawk Nation are up to, as it would fill this page. Do yourself a favor and do your FSU homework in one spot. These guys know their stuff and bang out jam-up stuff daily.
- If you need to get all riled up for work, Roll Bama Roll has your early morning fire with some nice clips from the Tide S&C coach. You may want to warn the coworkers and rival companies before ripping this bad boy up.
- GT's blog From the Rumble Seat has been counting the days down to football season for some time now. In an interesting story, they discuss prep time and its effect on defending the Jackets. We surely will discuss this topic when GT rolls to C-Town this season.
- Rocky Top Talk chats about a second helping of the Sabanator and how it would affect the perception of the Third Saturday in October.
- Courtesy of www.gobblercountry.com, smash this one to tour VT's new facilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhNv0K5o-hc&feature=player_embedded.
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Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
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Clemson Tigers
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6 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
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Boston College Eagles
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5 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
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Florida St. Seminoles
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4 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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3 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
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N.C. State Wolfpack
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2 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
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Maryland Terrapins
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1 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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7 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
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Virginia Tech Hokies
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6 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
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Miami Hurricanes
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5 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
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North Carolina Tar Heels
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4 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Duke Blue Devils | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Virginia Cavaliers | 2 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
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WLB Brandon Maye out for knee surgery
by DrB 2 days ago
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UGA wins the Fulmer Cup!
by DrB 1 day ago
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Clemson releases their own previews of each position this week.
by DrB 3 days ago
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