By Hale McGranahan.
What did the Clemson commitments and other recruiting targets think about Saturday night’s loss to Florida State? TheClemsonInsider got plenty of reactions on Sunday afternoon.
DE Clelin Ferrell
“Defense played great and offense had some great drives. We just have to learn to convert in the red zone and finish games.”
S Tanner Muse
“Thought the team played tough and defense really showed up.”
CB Juwuan Briscoe
“It was a great game. Both teams were fighting until the end. One thing that really stood out was the defensive backs and how they rose to the challenge of the FSU receivers.”
OL Zach Giella
“I think we found a clear starter in Deshaun Watson, but we need to learn to finish drives. We were in the red zone numerous times and couldn’t put points up. Our defense played extremely well.”
QB Tucker Israel
“Thought we played great on defense, just too many missed opportunities. Have to score points if you want to win the game. Deshaun Watson is a player.”
OT Noah Green
“I think Clemson put up a great fight. Watching the game, I think Clemson outplayed FSU offensively and defensively and should have won. It was a heartbreaker.”
WR Shadell Bell
“We had the game in our hands. Clemson played hard, everybody did. Special teams played a big factor. We have to finish the drive with positives and score in the red zone. OL was great. FSU never laid down.”
OLB Chad Smith
“Great game. Proud to be a Clemson Tiger. They played their hears out.”
DE Austin Bryant
“I thought we battled the entire game. A few plays here and there cost us. I’m proud of all those guys and our coaches. I’m glad I’m a Tiger.”
QB Kelly Bryant
“Hard fought game last night from beginning to end. I know we’ll bounce back from it.”
TE Garrett Williams
“I thought Clemson fought really hard until the end. Just had too many missed opportunities, but I was proud of them.”
DT Gage Cervenka
“All I can say is you win some and you lose some, but no matter what, I’ll always be a Clemson fan.”
QB Zerrick Cooper, 2016 – Jonesboro, Georgia
“It was a great game. Deshaun Watson was poised throughout the whole game; and the defense was great. They stopped FSU quite a few times, but overall a great game.”
DT Nyles Pinckney, 2016 – Seabrook
“It was a good game Clemson put up a hard fought game .”
CB Myles Wolfolk, 2016 – Upper Marlboro, Maryland
“It was a really hard fought game by both Clemson and FSU. Sad to see Clemson couldn’t pull out the victory though. However, this shows competing with the former national champions that Clemson obviously has a thriving program that could possibly soon be dominating the NCAA. It is awesome to know that a school with such potential and skill is interested in me.”
WR Shi Smith, 2017 – Union
“It was good. I wish Clemson would have won.”
CB James Valdez, 2016 – Santee
‘It was a great game last night. I really enjoyed it.”
ATH Saivion Smith, 2016 – Bradenton, Florida
“Both teams fought very hard and played well. It was a great matchup and that’s why the game ended how it did.”
LB Brandon Hill, 2016 – Columbia
“It was a really great game all the way to the very end. My dad is an FSU graduate, so it was fun getting to watch the game with him, even though I was rooting more for the underdogs. The fact that Clemson had FSU on the ropes the entire game was really impressive. Tells you about what coach SWinney is doing down there. Just cut out all the little mistakes and Clemson comes out with one of the biggest upsets of the year.”
CB Robbie Robinson, 2016 – Hampton, Virginia
“Hard fought game, many mistakes and missed opportunities on both ends. It was very interesting and exciting. I stayed on the edge of my seat.”
OG Parker Bourdreaux, 2016 – Orlando, Florida
“They played awesome. Clemson outplayed them for sure.”
WR Binjamin Victor, 2016 – Coconut Creek, Florida
“My thoughts on the game, it was a good, hard fought game. Saw a lot of good things on both sides of the ball and saw how each team ran their offense.”
WR Divine Deablo, 2016 – Winston-Salem, North Carolina
“Heartbreaker, I would love to play with Watson though. He’s great.”
ATH Korey Charles, 2016 – Tallahassee, Florida
“It was pretty exciting and a great game.”
WR Darnell Salomon, 2016 – Hialeah, Florida
“It was a great game, very intense. Hard fought battle that was determined on who wanted it more.”
WR Bryan Edwards, 2016 – Conway, North Carolina
“Clemson had a lot of missed opportunities at the end, but they played really well. I like the way Deshaun looked. They will bounce back.”