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thabear04 · 10-08-2013, 11:59 AM

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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did not play against Kentucky on Saturday, and coach Steve Spurrier was not entirely pleased about it.

Clowney came to the coaches before the game and said that bruised ribs that kept him from practice Thursday were too sore for him to play.

So the 6-foot-6, 274-pound All-American watched the Gamecocks' 35-28 win against Kentucky from the sidelines, chatting with teammates as South Carolina lost a large lead for the third straight game.

If Clowney "wants to play, we will welcome him to come play for the team if he wants," Spurrier said after the game. "But if he doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to play. Simple as that."

On Sunday, Spurrier reclassified Clowney's injury as a muscle strain. Spurrier said the frustration he expressed a day earlier was a result of how late Clowney waited to tell his coaches he wouldn't play.

"It was just we didn't know he wasn't playing until right before the game," Spurrier said. "That is always a little frustrating. Usually the trainer or doctor comes and tells you this guy is out, and that did not happen last night. But on the other side if a player is in pain and can't play, I don't want him to play. None of us do."

Asked about Clowney's commitment to the Gamecocks, Spurrier said, "You'll have to ask him that."

Spurrier's kept Clowney on a short leash with the media since early August, letting him speak only after games. Spurrier said that would change this week to give Clowney a chance to explain his injury.

Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said Saturday he thought Clowney would play during the team's walk-through and was surprised when he learned he wouldn't be playing.

"He said he was hurting, but I thought he was going to play," Ward said. "Love to have JD out there, but we've got to put 11 guys on the field."

Spurrier said Clowney remains questionable for the No. 14 Gamecocks' game at Arkansas on Saturday.

"We will have to wait through the week to see if he will be able to play," Spurrier said. "Obviously he doesn't have a broken leg or anything that would keep him out two to three weeks but if he has a muscle strain around the rib area, we will have to see how long it keeps him out."

Clowney missed practice Thursday with the injury, but Ward said then it was likely he would be in the lineup Saturday night. Clowney was announced with the starters but came out without his pads when the game began.

He has been bothered by injuries and ailments throughout the season. He was ill before games with North Carolina and UCF, and has also been dealing with bone spurs in his right foot, a problem he's had since high school.

Clowney has yet to break out this season as opponents have largely played away from his side. The reigning Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year has just 12 tackles and two sacks.

"He may not be able to play next week. I don't know," Spurrier said Saturday after the game. "But we're not going to worry about it, I can assure you of that."

Demonpenz · 12-10-2013, 03:45 PM

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RippedmyFlesh · 12-10-2013, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Atlanta won't have the first pick

Houston Texans

The Colts, Broncos and Titans could all be losses, which would give Houston the first overall pick in May. Imagine rotating J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney around the front seven? Yikes.

I would think they go qb.

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-10-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Ronaldo Mclain

or LT

**The Franchise** · 12-10-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Atlanta won't have the first pick

Houston Texans

The Colts, Broncos and Titans could all be losses, which would give Houston the first overall pick in May. Imagine rotating J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney around the front seven? Yikes.

How many championships did Mario Williams get the Texans?

**notorious** · 12-10-2013, 05:31 PM

I wouldn't touch this guy.

90% hype

scho63 · 12-10-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

I would think they go qb.

I would strongly agree......

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-10-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I wouldn't touch this guy.

90% hype

That's ridiculous.

**notorious** · 12-10-2013, 06:07 PM

We'll see.

**RealSNR** · 12-10-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I wouldn't touch this guy.

90% hype

Julius Peppers had the same concerns. There's no reason why Clowney can't be that kind of player or better.

That being said, there's no way I'm taking Clowney over Bridgewater if I need a QB. And that applies to teams like Houston, Minnesota, and St. Louis.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-10-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

We'll see.

Anyone who sets single season records at a school like SCAR for sacks and TFL as a 19 year old is the truth.

I have no doubt that he's going half speed this year, so I get some of the outrage, but if you played with a guy like Lattimore whose college injuries probably cost him $15 million, I understand the reticence.

htismaqe · 12-10-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

That's ridiculous.

There's some legit concerns that weren't there before, both on and off the field.

**notorious** · 12-10-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Anyone who sets single season records at a school like SCAR for sacks and TFL as a 19 year old is the truth.

I have no doubt that he's going half speed this year, so I get some of the outrage, but if you played with a guy like Lattimore whose college injuries probably cost him $15 million, I understand the reticence.

He must have went 1/2 speed, because he got his ass kicked in the Mizzou game, and the other games I watched seemed as if the offense ran right at him successfully.

I am having an ESPN Over-Hype reaction, too. I become skeptical of any player that ESPN blows like a prom whore.

**Mav** · 12-10-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

He must have went 1/2 speed, because he got his ass kicked in the Mizzou game, and the other games I watched seemed as if the offense ran right at him successfully.

I am having an ESPN Over-Hype reaction, too. I become skeptical of any player that ESPN blows like a prom whore.

Which is even more reason I love Bridgewater. They don't mention the guy.

**notorious** · 12-10-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavericks Ace

Which is even more reason I love Bridgewater. They don't mention the guy.

Didn't face quality competition, rarely tested his resilience.

I want my QB's to go into the black abyss, and come back with scars. The best NFL QB's normally face some tough obstacles in college.

**RealSNR** · 12-10-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Didn't face quality competition, rarely tested his resilience.

I want my QB's to go into the black abyss, and come back with scars. The best NFL QB's normally face some tough obstacles in college.

Such as...?

10-08-2013, 11:59 AM
thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5670450	Jadeveon Clowney http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:9786240 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did not play against Kentucky on Saturday, and coach Steve Spurrier was not entirely pleased about it. Clowney came to the coaches before the game and said that bruised ribs that kept him from practice Thursday were too sore for him to play. So the 6-foot-6, 274-pound All-American watched the Gamecocks' 35-28 win against Kentucky from the sidelines, chatting with teammates as South Carolina lost a large lead for the third straight game. If Clowney "wants to play, we will welcome him to come play for the team if he wants," Spurrier said after the game. "But if he doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to play. Simple as that." On Sunday, Spurrier reclassified Clowney's injury as a muscle strain. Spurrier said the frustration he expressed a day earlier was a result of how late Clowney waited to tell his coaches he wouldn't play. "It was just we didn't know he wasn't playing until right before the game," Spurrier said. "That is always a little frustrating. Usually the trainer or doctor comes and tells you this guy is out, and that did not happen last night. But on the other side if a player is in pain and can't play, I don't want him to play. None of us do." Asked about Clowney's commitment to the Gamecocks, Spurrier said, "You'll have to ask him that." Spurrier's kept Clowney on a short leash with the media since early August, letting him speak only after games. Spurrier said that would change this week to give Clowney a chance to explain his injury. Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward said Saturday he thought Clowney would play during the team's walk-through and was surprised when he learned he wouldn't be playing. "He said he was hurting, but I thought he was going to play," Ward said. "Love to have JD out there, but we've got to put 11 guys on the field." Spurrier said Clowney remains questionable for the No. 14 Gamecocks' game at Arkansas on Saturday. "We will have to wait through the week to see if he will be able to play," Spurrier said. "Obviously he doesn't have a broken leg or anything that would keep him out two to three weeks but if he has a muscle strain around the rib area, we will have to see how long it keeps him out." Clowney missed practice Thursday with the injury, but Ward said then it was likely he would be in the lineup Saturday night. Clowney was announced with the starters but came out without his pads when the game began. He has been bothered by injuries and ailments throughout the season. He was ill before games with North Carolina and UCF, and has also been dealing with bone spurs in his right foot, a problem he's had since high school. Clowney has yet to break out this season as opponents have largely played away from his side. The reigning Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year has just 12 tackles and two sacks. "He may not be able to play next week. I don't know," Spurrier said Saturday after the game. "But we're not going to worry about it, I can assure you of that."
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