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Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 7:45 PM
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My vote goes to CHARONE PEAKE.
We always get highlight videos of offensive players making long runs or catching passes for TDS.
I wish there was a highlight reel for great blocks thrown by Clemson WRs. I have a feeling Charone Peake would dominate the video.
While watching replays of past games I have noticed several monster blocks thrown by Charone Peake freeing our ball carrier or receiver for big chunks of yardage either out on the edge, or downfield.
Sometimes we wonder why the jet sweeps and the dreaded “bubble screens” aren’t as effective as in the past. One big reason is that we don’t have guys like Charone Peake out there sustaining blocks and pancaking defenders.
Who do you think also deserves credit as an unsung “Blocking Hero” at the WR position?
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 7:49 PM
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I agree with you. Not only was he a great blocking WR but he was a very FAST WR. He was great.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 7:50 PM
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Most of the receivers under Danny Ford were good blockers except maybe Perry Tuttle.
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Gary Cooper***
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:01 PM
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Justin Watts***
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:07 PM
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:03 PM
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I was excited to respond to this poast with Charone Peake. Oh well. Charone Peake.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:03 PM
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Honorable mention A. Scott.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:06 PM
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Peake was a higher rated recruit than Sammy. Maybe his blocking ability was the reason
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Matt Ryan said it was David Dunham.***
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:09 PM
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My vote for best blocker AND best football player I’ve seen at CU is Sammy..
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:09 PM
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No doubt. Great ball player tough, fast, and could catch.
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Back when Danny Ford ran the triple option
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:54 PM
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we had some really strong blocking WR's.
I assume you mean in the Bowden/Swinney era.
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Which one of Danny’s WRs would you choose?
Jul 24, 2023, 9:57 PM
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Certainly back then (out of necessity) you blocked as a WR or you didn’t see the field.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 9:17 PM
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I think Rod Gardner Due West!
Willing blocker; big body! While he was here we ran it probably 60% of the time; so he had to block to see the field.
Charone Peake is a good candidate as well! I remember that kid at Dorman; man he was tough.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
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Jul 24, 2023, 9:47 PM
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Keith Jennings
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Keith Jennings played TE.***
Jul 24, 2023, 9:59 PM
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Jennings was a WR at CU …
Jul 24, 2023, 10:12 PM
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He would get my vote. Played TE in the NFL.
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Yep … this may be the winner. Here’s the scoop …
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Jul 24, 2023, 10:37 PM
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(Keith Jennings) became a starter as a junior and was considered at the time the biggest wide receiver in school history. Playing in run-oriented offenses, he excelled at blocking, after the game against the University of Maryland head coach Danny Ford said "Keith is the best blocking wide receiver I've ever seen".
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Ummmm…
Jul 24, 2023, 9:51 PM
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Hello?
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Look like Tarzan, play like Jane …
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Jul 24, 2023, 10:00 PM
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🤷🏻♂️😉
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That was just uncalled for
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Jul 24, 2023, 10:07 PM
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Your animal.
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Re: Who was our best ever blocker as a Clemson WR?
Jul 25, 2023, 12:47 AM
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Mike Williams & Hunter Renfrow!
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Re: Ford WR
Jul 25, 2023, 12:59 AM
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Has to be …..
They could catch too but no one knew until bowl games….
Jennings is a good choice….
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Tee Higgins
Jul 25, 2023, 4:19 AM
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He was a great blocker. He’s bigger than most defensive backs, of course, and he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty and throwing some great blocks.
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Re: Ford WR
Jul 25, 2023, 6:18 AM
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Keith Jennings made Penn State LinebackerU shake their heads and wonder where the heck did that guy come from?
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