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Tajh Boyd (official thread)

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hurricaneballin;1385600; said:
.."Clemson, they're like an SEC school in the ACC."

What's he mean by that? That they have 12 home games?
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I consider Clemson and Auburn to be nearly identical: goober head coaches (well, until recently), over ranked in the top 15 every preseason, 4-5 losses every year, ridiculous expectations that next year they will make a run at a NC.

Back to Tajh, I think our biggest advantages are the family atmosphere and stability. Tajh's parents are obviously having a big influence on his decision, and JT is great at convincing the folks that he will take care of their boys. I believe JT had an in-home visit scheduled this week, which is good timing.

The big knock I see on Clemson is that they will be entering a transition period, and there's no way to predict how it will affect the on field product. OSU offers an almost sure chance at a conference champ, a top 10 final ranking, a better than average chance at a BCS champ game, and a virtual lock that all starters will be drafted. I'm sure Tajh wants to jump in head first, just like any youngster, but playing in Sept is unlikely with his knee surgery, and waiting in line for one year while learning from a Heisman contender may be more beneficial than getting thrown into the deep end. Who knows what he'll decide, but he seems like a quality kid, and I hope he makes the right choice for him.
 
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generaladm;1385788; said:
I believe JT had an in-home visit scheduled this week, which is good timing.
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Redhawk;1385574; said:
Swinney is scheduled to represent Clemson. But since NCAA rules limit head coaches to one home visit per prospect, Oregon and Ohio State will be sending assistants. Head coaches Mike Bellotti of Oregon and Jim Tressel of Ohio State already have been to Boyd's home.
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Boyd: No leaders entering home stretch
Phoebus quarterback Tajh Boyd says he could make his decision among three suitors as early as Friday.
By DAVE JOHNSON | 247-4649
January 20, 2009

Tajh Boyd was treated to the Clemson Experience over the weekend. He saw the paw prints along the road leading to Death Valley. He attended the Tigers' basketball game against undefeated Wake Forest. And he touched Howard's Rock, as the players do before running onto the field on game day.

Boyd had a blast ? as he knew he would. Which only makes his college decision even harder.

"I'm thinking about picking a name out of a hat," joked Boyd, the four-star quarterback from Phoebus. "You wish you could pick all of them because they're all so great. But you can't."

In the end, he will choose either Clemson, Oregon or Ohio State. Boyd, one of the nation's top uncommitted quarterbacks, said he could announce his decision as early as Friday, the day after hosting his final in-home visit. He wants to make it by Jan. 28, the day he is scheduled to undergo knee surgery (which has been moved up from Feb. 4).

"I'm just really trying to figure out which school I want to attend, and it's a tough decision," he said. "But at the same time, I don't want to wait a long time."
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Next on Boyd's schedule are in-home visits from his three suitors. He couldn't recall who was coming when, but did remember the days are today, Wednesday and Thursday.

Swinney is scheduled to represent Clemson. But since NCAA rules limit head coaches to one home visit per prospect, Oregon and Ohio State will be sending assistants. Head coaches Mike Bellotti of Oregon and Jim Tressel of Ohio State already have been to Boyd's home.

As for a leader, Boyd says there is none at this point.

"All the schools have something to present," he said. "Ohio State only has two quarterbacks, and Terrelle Pryor can't take all the snaps. Oregon, you can win a Heisman in that type of offense. Clemson, they're like an SEC school in the ACC."

As for the theory that Clemson would have an advantage being closer to home, Boyd said not to read too much into that.

"My parents don't want me to let that affect my decision," he said. "They want me to pick the school for me."
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Boyd: No leaders entering home stretch -- dailypress.com
 
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bobcat84;1385849; said:
"Oregon, you can win a Heisman in that type of offense"

Ugh, err, Troy Smith? Chopped liver?
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He has to think of something to say about them. I'm sure with Troy Smith being his role model, he is aware of the fact that Troy won the Heisman in our offense, and I would think JT would have said we would like to run a similar offense with you that we did with Troy.
 
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PalmettoSports
January 19, 2009

Boyd Planning Decision By The Weekend

By Phil Kornblut
 QB Tajh Boyd (6-1 208) of Hampton, VA was a guest on SportsTalk on the South Carolina Radio Network Monday night and said he's hoping to make a decision on a school by Saturday on Sunday. Boyd said he likely will announce his decision at a news conference. Boyd made an official visit to Clemson last weekend. He is down to the Tigers, Ohio State and Oregon. This week he will meet with coaches from all three schools including Clemson's Dabo Swinney and Billy Napier on Wednesday. Oregon is scheduled to have an assistant coach in on Tuesday and an assistant from Ohio State will be in Thursday. Swinney is the last of the head coaches to have his in home visit. "I wouldn't say anybody's leading," Boyd said. "Every school has something different to offer. Ohio State only has two quarterbacks on the roster and I have a chance to play earlier. Clemson's quarterback situation is kind of unsure right now. But any school you have to go in and compete." Boyd said he was supposed to make a decision last week but he decided to wait until after taking his Clemson visit. "I might as well just draw a name out of hat," Boyd said jokingly. "I'm going to sit down with my parents and talk about everything and hopefully figure out what's best for me."
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Ohio State football: Two-QB system enticing to recruit

Tajh Boyd had prior knowledge Ohio State was going to play two quarterbacks at the same time on some plays in the Fiesta Bowl. "Coach (Jim) Tressel had told me he was going to do it, but I didn't know exactly what he meant," Boyd said.
Tressel used senior Todd Boeckman and freshman starter Terrelle Pryor to spice up the attack, especially during the fourth-quarter rally before the last-minute, 24-21 loss. Boyd, the highest rated noncommitted quarterback in the 2009 recruiting season, took note.
"Just like in the Chris Leak-Tim Tebow deal when Florida won the national championship two years ago, Tebow went in and did what he could to help the team," Boyd said. "That's because it's all about winning, and that's what Ohio State was trying to do."
It served as another lure for the Buckeyes in trying to attract Boyd, of Hampton, Va., to their bulging yet quarterback-less 2009 recruiting class with national letter of intent signing day just 15 days away....

"I am looking for a school where I can come in and at least get a chance to play," Boyd said. "I know that at Ohio State I am going to get a chance, no matter what kind of plans there are, and that's a big factor."
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I hope this comment doesn't come off as a knock on a recruit or a player because I do not intend it that way. At this point and time I don't see Pryor being a lock at QB, regardless of who comes into our program. I do see flashes of greatness when he runs the ball but his passing ability and decision making process are less than desirable at times. (I do think that will improve in time.) Some people have commented on tOSU being out of the picture with Boyd because he would have to sit behind TP for three years. If Boyd is as good as this thread claims he is, then why would he be afraid to come in and compete for the spot? As I said, I don't see Pryor as being "dethroneable." Tressel has always started the best player for the team to succeed. Who's to say that Boyd wouldn't be that his sophemore year? I still think we have a lot to offer this kid. For instance out of the three schools, where do you think he has the best chance at a National Championship? Every school has its good points but my scarlet colored glasses still say that tOSU is the best option for this kid if he isn't afraid of some really great competition.
 
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Boyd aint beating out Pyror. Period.
Pryor's stats as a true frosh in a schematically challenged offense were as impressive as some of the all-time greats who played as a true frosh.
Pryor is a once in a generation thoroughbread.
 
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cdiddy70;1386510; said:
Pryor's stats as a true frosh in a schematically challenged offense were as impressive as some of the all-time greats who played as a true frosh.
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Not to say Boyd would start over Pryor, but did you watch the games? Bottom line: Pryor was nowhere near as good a passer as his Passing Efficiency statistics would leave you to believe.
 
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