Discover Orange Bowl: (12) Clemson def. (7) Ohio State, 40-35

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Dec 30, 2013 3:57 PM
We might need to score 60. Honestly this could be ugly. Im worried we don't even care to be there after losing the title chance, and add in injuries... recipe for disaster
Dec 30, 2013 3:57pm
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Dec 30, 2013 4:04 PM
Automatik;1559289 wrote:So if Roby sits, then we have Armani Reeves out there dealing with Watkins.

That's fucking swell.
That or Pitt Brown, a lose/lose scenario.
Dec 30, 2013 4:04pm
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Dec 30, 2013 4:06 PM
vball10set;1559297 wrote:That or Pitt Brown, a lose/lose scenario.
The coaches said Armani Reeves would take Roby's place if he is out
Dec 30, 2013 4:06pm
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Dec 30, 2013 4:10 PM
I've said this since the day after the MSU debacle. I grew to love the Urb but realistically he's only had to win one game in two years and he blew it with some of the most ridiculous offensive play calling ever. We were the favorites and he decided to get cutesy with the strategy rather than "run with what got you there", ill be reassessing my love for Urb after Friday night.
Dec 30, 2013 4:10pm
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Dec 30, 2013 4:16 PM
While I do agree, the play calling in key situations was atrocious.

But what burns my ass the most was what we knew all along....our defense sucked...terribly. Who the fuck is Conner Cook!??!

Urb gets a pass from me, he's only on year two, but if we see a similar defensive performance next year...I won't be happy. I love defense and I get enraged seeing us get torched like that.
Dec 30, 2013 4:16pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:26 PM
Wasn't speedy attacking shut - down defenses a hallmark of Urbie's Gators? We want that too Urb. That and run the GD piss out of a horse like Hyde, you run him until they stop you. 18 carries / game doesn't cut it - minimum of 25 - 30 with a stud like Hyde.
Dec 30, 2013 7:26pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:38 PM
LJ;1559299 wrote:The coaches said Armani Reeves would take Roby's place if he is out
What do the coaches see in Armani Reeves? I'd rather roll with Burrows or Apple. Long term, I can't see Reeves playing a real role in this team.
Dec 30, 2013 7:38pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:39 PM
se-alum;1559375 wrote:What do the coaches see in Armani Reeves? I'd rather roll with Burrows or Apple. Long term, I can't see Reeves playing a real role in this team.
Remember, Meyer is big on practice performance and apparently Reeves is a practice all star
Dec 30, 2013 7:39pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:41 PM
Tiernan;1559372 wrote:Wasn't speedy attacking shut - down defenses a hallmark of Urbie's Gators? We want that too Urb. That and run the GD piss out of a horse like Hyde, you run him until they stop you. 18 carries / game doesn't cut it - minimum of 25 - 30 with a stud like Hyde.
Not really, Urban has always like to get pressure with the front 4. When FLA beat OSU in the NCG, FLA's d-line dominated the Buckeyes.
Dec 30, 2013 7:41pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:41 PM
LJ;1559299 wrote:The coaches said Armani Reeves would take Roby's place if he is out

Sammy Watkins just grinned a little wider.
Dec 30, 2013 7:41pm
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Dec 30, 2013 7:42 PM
vball10set;1559378 wrote:Sammy Watkins just grinned a little wider.
No shit. Reeves is too slow to cover a TE, let alone Sammy Watkins.
Dec 30, 2013 7:42pm
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Dec 30, 2013 8:18 PM
se-alum;1559377 wrote:Not really, Urban has always like to get pressure with the front 4. When FLA beat OSU in the NCG, FLA's d-line dominated the Buckeyes.
How is what I said "Not really...?" Front 4 attacking defense! Athletic corners? How do you make it thru the day on your own?
Dec 30, 2013 8:18pm
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Dec 30, 2013 8:27 PM
Tiernan;1559403 wrote:How is what I said "Not really...?" Front 4 attacking defense! Athletic corners? How do you make it thru the day on your own?
Because when someone says "attacking defense" it refers to using various blitzes and press coverage. That's not what Urban did at FLA.
Dec 30, 2013 8:27pm
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Dec 30, 2013 8:32 PM
That's exactly what he did with stunting big speedy DLs, especially off the edges. You might want to brush up on your coaching strategies.
Dec 30, 2013 8:32pm
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Dec 30, 2013 8:33 PM
Lol...so stunting DL is an attacking defense. Apparently every team in the country runs that same defense.
Dec 30, 2013 8:33pm
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Dec 31, 2013 12:30 AM
Im not exactly some genius like some coaches on the staff are supposed to be, but wouldn't it make sense to put Grant on Watkins instead of Reeves?
Dec 31, 2013 12:30am
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Dec 31, 2013 2:59 AM
So did I miss it or is there still no word on Spence and why he didn't make the trip?
Dec 31, 2013 2:59am
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Dec 31, 2013 8:09 AM
Pick6;1559536 wrote:Im not exactly some genius like some coaches on the staff are supposed to be, but wouldn't it make sense to put Grant on Watkins instead of Reeves?
The only thing they said about matchups is that they really want Roby on Watkins. I'd assume Grant being the another starter would get him if Roby is out. You know that Clemson is going to move him around a ton though.
Dec 31, 2013 8:09am
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Dec 31, 2013 8:10 AM
Benny The Jet;1559545 wrote:So did I miss it or is there still no word on Spence and why he didn't make the trip?
Meyer said there would be an update today
Dec 31, 2013 8:10am
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Dec 31, 2013 8:45 AM
Washington DC radio blowing up this morning with reports of Urbie talking to Dan Snyder.
Dec 31, 2013 8:45am
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Dec 31, 2013 8:51 AM
Tiernan;1559575 wrote:Washington DC radio blowing up this morning with reports of Urbie talking to Dan Snyder.
Absolutely nothing on Twitter about it
Dec 31, 2013 8:51am
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Dec 31, 2013 9:18 AM
Tom Herman said Miller has the stomach bug
Dec 31, 2013 9:18am
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Dec 31, 2013 9:37 AM
LJ;1559599 wrote:Tom Herman said Miller has the stomach bug
Hope it's of the 24 hour variety, but if it's anything like what's going on up here, it's more of a 3 day thing....damn!!!
Dec 31, 2013 9:37am
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Dec 31, 2013 9:52 AM
Here's a text I just received from a friend who works at OSU....just passing it along.
Noah Spence Absence, according to O-Zone- Spence's GF had a baby
Dec 31, 2013 9:52am
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Dec 31, 2013 9:58 AM
If that's the case I'm sure the only issue is the logistics of getting him to Florida in time
Dec 31, 2013 9:58am