Is James Davis playing against VT?

Doc JS · 10-24-06, 04:52 PM

Tommy Bowden was "hedging" in his weekly press conference today but the word out of Clemson is he's going to play. The question is for how long and how well. But it ain't like the Tigers will be going to be hurting if Spiller has to come in. He's good and going to get better.

Doc JS

bigboydan · 10-24-06, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the info Doc

The last report I heard about him playing was a 50/50 shot.

Doc JS · 10-24-06, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Thanks for the info Doc

The last report I heard about him playing was a 50/50 shot.

BBD,

No problem. Live in Columbia, SC and listen to the local sports talk show on the way home from work. Bowden hemmed and hawed. When they interviewed Davis he said he was playing.

Doc JS

pags11 · 10-25-06, 02:20 AM

playing with a hurt shoulder from what I understand...

Doc JS · 10-25-06, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by pags11

playing with a hurt shoulder from what I understand...

Pags,

That's correct. The feeling is that it might not take but one good shot to that shoulder to put him out again. He's going to play. But it's not sure how well or for how long...

Doc JS

bigboydan · 10-25-06, 12:38 PM

Doc, in his weekly press conference yesterday. Did he maybe drop a hint at all on maybe them trying to pass more or no?

When I watch alot of those weekly press conferences on espn news. Some coaches will give you a hint in some type of fashion on what they might do in that next game.

Doc JS · 10-25-06, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Doc, in his weekly press conference yesterday. Did he maybe drop a hint at all on maybe them trying to pass more or no?

When I watch alot of those weekly press conferences on espn news. Some coaches will give you a hint in some type of fashion on what they might do in that next game.

BBD,

Not that I heard...just caught the sound bites they played on local sports radio. Really about the only thing negative from last week's Ga. Tech game was that Proctor didn't throw the ball very well (not that he had to throw it all that much).

If I was Va. Tech I'd put 9 in the box and make Will Proctor try and beat me. Proctor has been "efficient" all year. Done a good job "managing" games. He hasn't shown he has he ability to put the team on his shoulders and win the game with his right arm.

If Clemson can run the ball on Tech...Tech, IMHO, can't win. If Clemson can't run the ball on Tech...Tech's got a shot at the upset.

Doc JS

ivyconniver · 10-25-06, 04:16 PM

In college fb, everyone's got a shot at the upset. I expect VT to come out fired up tonight

bigboydan · 10-25-06, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by Doc JS

BBD,

Not that I heard...just caught the sound bites they played on local sports radio. Really about the only thing negative from last week's Ga. Tech game was that Proctor didn't throw the ball very well (not that he had to throw it all that much).

If I was Va. Tech I'd put 9 in the box and make Will Proctor try and beat me. Proctor has been "efficient" all year. Done a good job "managing" games. He hasn't shown he has he ability to put the team on his shoulders and win the game with his right arm.

If Clemson can run the ball on Tech...Tech, IMHO, can't win. If Clemson can't run the ball on Tech...Tech's got a shot at the upset.

Doc JS

I don't think putting 9 in the box is a good idea, when the Clemson's RB is hurt.

pags11 · 10-26-06, 02:48 AM

thanks doc...isn't Spiller still a little banged up as well?...

bigboydan · 10-26-06, 02:53 AM

i think so pags. Maybe Doc can give us a updated status hopefully though.

pags11 · 10-26-06, 03:18 AM

I'm watching last week's tape right now and Davis was in a lot of pain...still ran very well though...

bigboydan · 10-26-06, 03:26 AM

I can't put much faith into that though pags. That next day that had to stiff'in up on his pertty server IMO. I know medical science can work miracles, but the pain level is still gonna have to effect him to some degree in order for him to bring down his preformence somewhat i'm thinking.

Doc JS · 10-26-06, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by bigboydan

I don't think putting 9 in the box is a good idea, when the Clemson's RB is hurt.

BBD,

I don't know how closely you've followed Clemson this year, but the freshman Spiller is as good as or better than Davis. If Va. Tech tries to play Clemson without stuffing the box, I think the Tigers will run it down their throats.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a Tiger fan. I graduated from the University of South Carolina! lol

Doc JS

Doc JS · 10-26-06, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by pags11

thanks doc...isn't Spiller still a little banged up as well?...

Pags,

Yeah...but Spiller is closer to healthy than Davis is.

Doc JS

Doc JS · 10-26-06, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by ivyconniver

In college fb, everyone's got a shot at the upset. I expect VT to come out fired up tonight

Ivy,

Does that include Temple? lol

Doc JS

pags11 · 10-27-06, 02:33 AM

man, Va. Tech crushed them tonight...

Doc JS · 10-27-06, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by pags11

man, Va. Tech crushed them tonight...

Pags,

Yes, they did...

Congrats to all on the Va. Tech side. On to the weekend!

Doc JS

ivyconniver · 10-27-06, 07:59 AM

Not so fast Doc, we've got Tulsa tonight!

and no, Temple will never win another game SU or ATS.

Doc JS · 10-27-06, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by ivyconniver

Not so fast Doc, we've got Tulsa tonight!

Quite right! Do you like UTEP to cover?

Originally posted by ivyconniver

and no, Temple will never win another game SU or ATS.

LOL...I think they should drop football all together or drop to Division I-AA...

Doc JS