Clayborn's decline
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I've been waiting for this thread for a long time. Love the guy, but something is going on with him. He almost looks/seems beaten down/tired/depressed. I know it is a long season, school, the media, fans, etc. but he is not the same guy he was last year. Something is up with him. I hope it turns out all right for him long term because he is an all time Hawkeye great. This year though has not been his year. I wish I could say different. He has not been a difference maker. Wish to heck he had been.
NameOfUser
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Yep, he's lost a lot of money this season. Very poor effort all season.
I agree with all of this.
It would be interesting to have followed him around the last month- something is going on.
Love the guy. It has nothing to do with double teams or more attention.
I think there really is something deeper here. The last 2 plays Ohio State ran Clayborn quit.
Glad I'm not the only one who sees this. Jon Miller has been defending him ALL season.
I will say that earlier in the year he was getting doubled more, but not of late.
He has not played like a top 10 draft pick.
I feel like he's slower and less flexible. He looks really stiff.
I will say that earlier in the year he was getting doubled more, but not of late.
He has not played like a top 10 draft pick.
I feel like he's slower and less flexible. He looks really stiff.
I agree and have been saying this since week 3. Yes, he is still good player but I am tired of people defending him week in week out. He has not been double/triple teamed the entire year. As a matter of fact he hasnt been doubled up consitently for quite sometime and he still isnt making plays like he did last year.
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smallballhawk
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" I'd rather had more heart than talent any day " Allen Iverson
clicheusername3
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I think he said this after he got paid.
I'm not even sure it's "heart" that's the problem. He just doesn't look as physically dominating. He gained some bad weight from mom's mac and cheese or something.
He can't be getting laid as much with mom around so you would think he would have some built up anger to take out on the field.
My football coach used to tell us not to fool around with our girlfriends before the game on Fridays because we would lose our edge. true story.
He can't be getting laid as much with mom around so you would think he would have some built up anger to take out on the field.
My football coach used to tell us not to fool around with our girlfriends before the game on Fridays because we would lose our edge. true story.
aaronzuriel
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Adrian Clayborn continues to be a beast.
You idiots have no understanding of double teams, hurries, stopping and standing up a particular.. should I go on?
Stop hating on AC.
U KNOW NOTHING.
You idiots have no understanding of double teams, hurries, stopping and standing up a particular.. should I go on?
Stop hating on AC.
U KNOW NOTHING.
Poor effort? Really? He has given 110% on every down. He's a great player and a great Hawkeye!
clicheusername3
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When you a certified 1st rounder and nationally recognized player you have mastered the art of banging hos every night of the week and still killing it on Saturdays.
hoosieriniowa
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Does anybody not think Clayborn was double teamed last year? Did teams not try and chip him or help with a tight end? Clayborn is not in shape and it shows. I don't question his effort, but the results are not the same.
denverhawkfan
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It looks to me like the whole defense is very out of shape, not just AC. This coule perhaps explain our tendacy to give up game winning touchdown drives in the 4th frickin quarter.
No it's not. His production, or lack thereof, shows he's not the same player.
His draft status will show it to. NFL scouts will watch the tape to see if there were extenuating circumstances that made a player not get the expected stats.
We're not saying he's a bad player. We're saying he's not as good as last year.
FACT.
