Former Clemson Coach Chris Rumph to Alabama
by Gamecock Man on Jan 4, 2011 4:24 PM EST
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PrintFormer Clemson DE Coach Chris Rumph has decided to take his talents to Tuscaloosa. This is good and bad news for Carolina.
The good news: Rumph was an important recruiter for Clemson, and with the coaching changes in Pickens County already spelling potential problems for Clemson's highly regarded recruiting class, Rumph's departure may mean that the Tigers lose some key incoming freshmen. That would obviously be good for Carolina's push to establish long-term state supremacy.
The bad news: Rumph was recruiting Jadeveon Clowney and Phillip Dukes for Clemson, and both players apparently like Rumph quite a bit. Don't doubt for a minute that Nick Saban made this move at least partially with a mind to nab commitments from these two prospects. Will it work? Remains to be seen. Clowney is widely reported to have privately made his decision to attend Carolina, and Dukes apparently favors us quite a bit. But when Saban is involved, you can never feel safe. He'll always go the extra mile for a recruit, and more often than not, he wins.
One other bit of good news today: The Dixons are now Gamecocks. They are friends of Clowney's in addition to being quality prospects in their own rights.
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I don't think this will have an impact for two reasons.
1. Distance – Clowney’s Mom wants him here.
2. Despite Clowney’s opinion of Rumph, it’s going to be difficult for him to retract everything he said to get him to go to Clemson & instead start pimping Alabama. I’m not naive enough to believe our coaches aren’t going to mention that Rumph likely broke certain promises he made regarding Clemson & his position there.
In the end, Clowney’s going to be a Gamecock…and likely the most dominate player in school history.
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Yeah, hopefully this will make Clowney think less highly of Rumph.
I agree that he’s still our man.
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I'm more curious what it means for Rod Byers
If he doesn’t want to be a Gamecock, that’s ok … we’re recruiting the hell out of DL/DE … but in the zero-sum game of high stakes recruiting, I’d rather him playing in Techwood rather than Pickens County.
This departure couldn’t come at a worse time for Coach Swinney, having just let released Billy Napier — who had been the Tigers’ recruiting coordinator. Taking into account Rumph’s popularity and involvement in recruiting both sides of the ball, he’d probably have been a likely replacement as RC for Clemson.
Anyhow … best of luck to Rumph – except against us.
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Where’s the “dislike” button???
by Laurie Giarratano on Jan 4, 2011 7:08 PM EST reply actions
This will get confusing.
Two guys with the same name? Is Lil’ G and Big G going to be on their jerseys, or do I have to memorize numbers? Also, I can’t just say “Jeffery” to people anymore. I have to specify first names.
stuff 'bout stuff.
Well, one is Dixon & one is Dixon, Jr.
I assume they shall be distinguished as such.
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That's no fun then.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jan 5, 2011 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Clowney will verbal to Alabama after his visit.
Count on it. There are too many pro’s vs. con’s to think otherwise.
He's already said he doesn't want to play in a 3-4 defense.
I don’t think Alabama is much of a threat to recruit him.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jan 6, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Let me guess. You don't think South Carolina will ever play in the SECCG.
Oh, wait. We just did. You sound a lot like your friends from Auburn last year while we were recruiting Marcus Lattimore. The only difference is that this time around we’re actually coming off a good season.
I don’t doubt that Alabama is going to prove a tough out for us in this fight. However, word from multiple sources close to the situation say that he’s already decided on us. He wants to stay close to home and doesn’t want to play in the 3-4. I won’t light my cigar until signing day, but I like our chances with Clowney. Recruiting isn’t always decided by which program has won more championships.
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by Gamecock Man on Jan 6, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Well, my sense of reality is crashing down right now.
My pro team had the first pick, and Luck decided to stay in college instead of entering the draft. I thought Luck was a lock for the draft, so I can’t say with confidence I know anything anymore. Maybe Clowney will go to Alabama.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jan 6, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
I was speaking to the 'Bama fan.
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by Gamecock Man on Jan 6, 2011 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
BTW...
Luck is an idiot. Why anyone would give up being first overall pick is beyond me.
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by Gamecock Man on Jan 6, 2011 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I deduced that.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jan 7, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
Have a little self respect....
As you can see from this years results, any team can get to the SECCG. You just have to have the right schedule and a few breaks. Do I think USC will get there next year? Hard to say, as down as the eastern division is right now. I’m not counting on past championships to lure these guys to Tuscaloosa. It’s the developement for the NFL. You guys should have a good season next year if Lattimore learns how to take a hit and stay healthy.
I don't doubt that Saban's success placing players in the NFL is a huge draw...
But really, it’s not like USC isn’t putting guys in the league, too. I would be surprised if a player like Clowney believes that he’ll have trouble making it to the NFL at USC.
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Clowney doesn't want to play in a 3-4.
Moreover, he’s a homebody whose mother wants him at USC.
He’s going to be a Gamecock.
Paige's sparking personality is intoxicating; her beauty breathtaking; her intellectual prowess incomprehensible to mortals. Her radiance...her luster...drive men mad. Her omnipotence dangerous, yet alluring. It is her power that ensures gravity remains constant; her genius that inspires. She is not only responsible for the Earth's rotation, but may cure what ails the heart with a glance. I am Paige's pool boy...a serf to her ladyship. I am at her beck and call. I bow to her. I am not worthy. War Eagle.
-Auburn-USC Sig Bet Debt Repaid
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