Follow @Ryan_Kantor In 2014, Deshaun Watson struggled to stay healthy and when he wasn’t on the field, Clemson’s lack of depth was exposed. Unlike Ohio State, whose third string quarterback guided them to a National Championship, Clemson’s second string QB – Cole Stoudt – struggled while playing through a torn AC joint in his non-throwing … Continue reading
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With Clemson’s Spring Practice Underway, We Discuss on MarkRogersTV
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Clemson’s Spring Game is on April 11th. What are we looking for in Spring Practice leading up to the showcase? We discuss on MarkRogersTV. 0:28 – Offensive Line Issues: Jay Guillermo is not in Clemson at the moment and there are “no expectations” regarding his return. That means there is a hot competition … Continue reading
Clemson X-Factors with MarkRogersTV (Video)
Follow @Ryan_Kantor August 17th, 2014 Between moving back to Atlanta, starting a new job, and the slow season with no college football, it’s been a while since my last post. Alas, college football season is right around the corner. To discuss the crucial X-factors Clemson will need great production from, I spoke with Mark Rogers … Continue reading
Football Recruiting in Charlotte: What Does the Data Say About Clemson?
Follow @Ryan_Kantor May 19th, 2014 Clemson football is a major brand name, especially across the South. As such, it’s no surprise that Clemson does so well pulling top rated recruits out of cities like Atlanta and Jacksonville. What draws lamentations though, is Clemson’s inability to do so in Charlotte, NC. Clemson’s campus is located a … Continue reading
Discussing the ACC’s Decision to Stay at Eight Games – MarkRogersTV
Follow @Ryan_Kantor I was on MarkRogersTV to discuss and debate the ACC’s decision to remain at an eight-game conference schedule. Although the other “Big Five Conferences” (B1G, Big12, Pac-12) have moved to nine-game conference schedules, the SEC and ACC decided to go the other direction and hold steady at eight games. They also instituted a … Continue reading
Tajh Boyd – Clemson’s Program Revitalizing Quarterback
Follow @Ryan_Kantor March 10th, 2014 Tajh Boyd, Clemson’s record setting quarterback, was selected with the 37th pick of the sixth round in the 2014 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Now that he’s officially off to the NFL, we look back on his legacy at Clemson and the immense impact he has had on the program. … Continue reading
Why the SEC got it right, and the ACC shouldn’t move to nine games
Follow @Ryan_Kantor It was just announced that the SEC has decided to continue with their eight-game schedule, though they will mandate that teams schedule at least one opponent from the ACC, B1G, Big 12, or Pac-12. This is perfect as it grants SEC teams flexibility while simultaneously bolstering their strength of schedule, which will be … Continue reading
2013 Clemson Football Season Review / 2014 Look Forward
Follow @Ryan_Kantor The college football season is over, and the long wait until Labor Day weekend and college football begins again. So now we look back at the season that was, and look ahead to the possibilities 2014 holds. 2013 – Positives The season began and ended on a high note. The prime time win … Continue reading
The Ideal College Football Playoff – Video Debate
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Mark Rogers of MarkRogersTV invited me on his show this week to debate what the ideal NCAA football playoff would look like. I argued that the new four-team playoff system going into effect next year is the best format, and it’ll be the best postseason in all of sports. Mark Rogers argued for … Continue reading
Where Does Clemson’s Run of Success Fit in School History
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Clemson reached 11 wins by defeating Ohio State in the Discover Orange Bowl. It’s the first time Clemson has reached the 11-win mark in consecutive seasons, but fans are still unsure how the recent run of success fits in Clemson history. To look into the topic I’ve plotted wins by season dating back to … Continue reading