December 27th, 2012 at 4:22 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 4:28 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 4:29 PM ^
PREVIOUSLY POSTED FREAKOUT!!!
But seriously, maybe some real discussion on this topic considering the last time it was brought up was in the pre-christmas lull. I personally feel like the signs are pointing to our current CBs as not being as good as they hoped. Unless Norfleet is so good that Mattison says "I need this guy on the defense", I worry about the move and now the posibble significant playing time at CB. What happened to Richardson? Hollowell? Is a converted RB playing the spot for a couple of weeks really our best option? Coupled with the massive DB recruiting we're seeing lately, and it seems the coaches may think our current DBs are not up to par.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:42 PM ^
Guys been playing cornerback for a couple of weeks and he's probably going to see the field? Either he's a natural or our depth at corner isn't that good.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:52 PM ^
Given that SC WRs are short (5'7"-5'9") and fast, this could be a match-up move to a degree.
And I say to a degree because even if the physical match-up seems an advantage, you have to worry about the experience match-up.
December 27th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
Mattison is clueless; Hoke doesn't think things through; motion to move (AL)Gorgeous to HC/DC/All position coach.
Do i need a /S ? Safety measure.
December 27th, 2012 at 6:49 PM ^
No where in the article does he say he will start. My guess is he was asked if Norfleet was going to play CB, and he said yes. What's he supposed to say, "He's 5th on the depth chart, and if he has to play we're doomed".
I highly doubt he's ahead of Richardson or Hollowell, but I can see where he'd play if we had to put in a 5th CB because of injury, someone being tired or some prevent defense with tons of dbs.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:31 PM ^
but in the video below, in the H.S. gym there is a DE type player wearing #7. We all know Hawthorne wore #7. So apparently someone made a switch or just wearing #7 to immitate Clowney.
December 27th, 2012 at 7:01 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 4:35 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 8:24 PM ^
Hodads, Winstons, and Pizza Port would look great covered in Maize and Blue!
December 27th, 2012 at 9:00 PM ^
IMO, Hodads is overrated. Rocky's is the best burger in SD, but I guess it doesn't fit since it is in PB and not OB.
December 27th, 2012 at 8:35 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 5:34 PM ^
That would be Keith Stone
December 27th, 2012 at 6:54 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 5:45 PM ^
The SC defense will be caught up chasing his thought bubbles.
December 28th, 2012 at 1:28 AM ^
Seems to be leading with his chin and using the tongue for balance. Also appears to have great hair instincts.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:36 PM ^
Competition for PT is usually a good thing. If the current guys are slacking, or not getting it, knowing that Norfleet could play ahead of them might help motivate them to produce. Then again, if they aren't already motivated, I don't know what it would take. Beyond that, the extra depth is important. And perhaps we just need to take the coaches at face value, in their goal to get the best athletes on the field.
The link also mentions a "powerful" (per Hoke) message to the team from Tony Dungy. I would have loved to hear Tony. He spoke at my daughter's high school in the western Chicago suburbs a couple years ago, and was very well received.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:38 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 6:19 PM ^
I just want to point out the beautiful synergy between this post and your avatar.
December 27th, 2012 at 5:00 PM ^
South Carolina's starting wide receivers are only 5'-9", 5'-8" and 5'-7", so I think that Norfleet to CB is a temporary thing for the bowl game only. This coaching staff doesn't mind changing positions around, as they did with Devin, so I don't think anyone needs to freak out.
December 27th, 2012 at 5:04 PM ^
Could be quite possible; it would make me feel a bit better I suppose. I mean it would still say a little about the other CBs on the roster. Richardson was supposed to be that speedy, fluid corner but lacking great size, which is pretty much what Norfleet brings to the table. Who knows, maybe there are other injuries that we'll never know about; that would be a very Hoke thing to do.
December 27th, 2012 at 5:46 PM ^
I'm not too keen on redshirt regulations, but is it a possibility that they want to preserve Richardson's redshirt?
December 27th, 2012 at 5:55 PM ^
that his RS was burned this season when he played in 4 games.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:53 PM ^
YOLO!!!!
December 27th, 2012 at 6:55 PM ^
Back to Bolivia with that nonsense.
December 27th, 2012 at 4:58 PM ^
I'm guessing he draws a lot of Ace Sanders.
December 27th, 2012 at 5:03 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 5:58 PM ^
No one nationally knew about Rawls at all. Vincent Smith was getting all of the speculation related to Fitz's departure.
December 27th, 2012 at 6:29 PM ^
i think you mean devin smith
December 27th, 2012 at 6:53 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 8:59 PM ^
Martavious Northfleet
December 27th, 2012 at 5:48 PM ^
I like the move. I am not sure he was going to be a full-time RB anyway, but just because he is playing CB doesn't mean he can't also still return punts and kicks and maybe learn to play slot.
December 27th, 2012 at 6:18 PM ^
My theory is that Terry Richardson is the in the doghouse for some reason.
December 27th, 2012 at 8:26 PM ^
Not weighing enough pehaps.
December 27th, 2012 at 11:19 PM ^
December 28th, 2012 at 8:18 AM ^
He is certainly a little more bulky.
December 27th, 2012 at 7:05 PM ^
Kyle Bosch IS enrolling early!
December 27th, 2012 at 7:20 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 7:24 PM ^
This should be on the next UV.
December 27th, 2012 at 7:26 PM ^
December 27th, 2012 at 8:25 PM ^
I really want to trust Mattison on this. Our defense tremendously improved with him, and even while we lost some great guys last year, he managed to coach them up enough to continue success and developement. There's got to be something hidden here. We shall soon find out.
December 28th, 2012 at 8:25 AM ^
Dennis Norfleet is the new Devin Gardner. Expect to see him at left tackle next season to fill Lewan's void.
December 27th, 2012 at 11:46 PM ^