Clemson QB Tajh Boyd Questionable for Maryland Game
by Ben Broman on Oct 8, 2011 10:42 PM EDT
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Well, that would certainly make things easier.
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd is questionable for next Saturday's game at Maryland after he suffered a strained hip in Saturday's 36-14 win over Boston College, according to a school spokesman. Boyd had X-rays at Memorial Stadium, then had an MRI at Oconee Hospital in Seneca on Saturday night. The X-rays and MRI were negative. Boyd's status will be updated this week.
Papa Boyd said his son would be fine, and he was walking around the locker room after the game, so I'd venture to say that Boyd is probably going to be good to go by Saturday.
If he isn't, though, Clemson's fill-in at quarterback would be Cole Stoudt, a three-star true freshman who is 7-11 for 44 yards in his two games (Troy and Boston College). That's big, as Boyd has been fantastic this year: he's 16th in the country in yards per game at almost 300 ypg, 15th in the country in yards/attempt, and 17th nationally in QB rating. He's emerged as a legitimate Heisman contender at the helm of Chad Morris' offense, and has been crucial to Clemson's 6-0, top 10 start.
Obviously, if Clemson lost Boyd, their offense would be losing its teeth. The Tigers' running game this year has been good, but it's been Boyd and the passing game that's gotten them to where they are now. Even if Boyd is only less effective with the ding, it'd be a positive for the Terps, whose defense finally showed up earlier today against Georgia Tech. In fact, it might make a big upset for the Terrapins - which would be their first top-10 victory since 2007 - believable.
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To be honest Ben, I hope Boyd plays.
Now that we’re 2-3, people are saying our win over Miami was a fluke because they were missing their starting qb and a couple other players (even though they’re 2-3 as well). If we beat Clemson, I want it to be with Boyd under center, whether he’s 100% or not. Don’t feel like hearing him not playing was the only reason we won, although I’ll take any help to get a W.
Too late
The haters already have an excuse built in if the Terps pull out this victory: Boyd was playing hurt.
Best course of action is to simply ignore them. As to the excuses the haters use for our victory over Miami, kindly remind them that the Miami offense we held in check (especially Lamar Miller) was mostly unaffected by the suspensions that day, except for Harris. And he was in the middle of competing for the starting QB job (Miami hadn’t decided whci QB they we’re going to start that day until the NCAA decided it for them).
All that matters is wins and losses, who played and who didn’t will be forgotten soon enough. I would be just as happy with a win against them full strength as I would if every starter was out. My argument for those who say we only win because they didn’t start there best players is they need to recruit more durable kids and kids that won’t take benefits. We also have a lot more injuries than most teams and a QB controversy. No one is saying GT beat us because if that.
by grasshugger7 on Oct 9, 2011 8:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The Terps earned respect vs. GT
Especially playing in Atlanta on the road. Now, all the sportswriters are talking about in the ACC is Clemson, since the GT game was so close. Whether Boyd plays or not, Clemson is Clemson, and it’s gonna be a very physical game. Vellano & Co. are to be tested again. Maybe DOB or CJ can actually complete some passes next game!
I'm Pumped for the Clemson game!
I missed the game but am satisfied with the final score. We have respect back and the boys are trying their best. Everyone vented and now it’s time to think possitive. Kick them when they’re down to wake them up and give them some support and encouragement when they are playing well and trying to succeed. NO HATING THIS WEEK!! Unless you’re just eft up in the head.
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