Nelson transforms body, in line to start against UF

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You can do a lot worse than eating subway late at night after the training table meal...

I once saw Clint Portis at the McDonalds across the campus, I don’t know what he ordered then, but I definitely thought about the calories players burn through on a typical day.

 

[D_G87]

Lol it’s funny that y’all still think he’s not going to start from Day 1. He’s been 1st Team at LT since halfway through spring ball and y’all think he’s not going to be there vs UF. LOL

 

[Hegemon]

He's going up against better DE's in practice than anything the Gators have.

Or any other team we play have.

Not ideal but it could be worse.

 

[grover]

I'm scared ****less. Hope Garvin has him ready for Zuniga. LT and RT are most likely the keys to the game against UF.

 

[Canes91]

I once saw Clint Portis at the McDonalds across the campus, I don’t know what he ordered then, but I definitely thought about the calories players burn through on a typical day.

exactly and I kid like him he needs to eat a S*** load of calories to keep on weight especially during camp. Youre burning thousands of calories a day.

 

[streetja]

I've heard of the freshman 15 but the freshman 50? Surprised to hear he's not walking around with a feedbag around his head.

 

[CaneinATL]

I don’t think people realize how truly remarkable this kid’s transformation has been. Just for perspective, Deejay Dallas was at a playing weight of 220lbs and 17% body fat (per post practice interview). Meanwhile, Zion is 290lbs at 14% body fat up from 240lbs in a 8 month span. Anyone that is into fitness or strength training knows this is an exceptional feat.

 

[Billy D Williams]

Clemson started a freshman the 1st year they beat baga. Plus more freshmen OL start or play significant time today than in past years. Coaches play the guys that can get the job done.

 

[The Franchise]

A more scary thought would be starting one of the guys that he has proven himself better than so far.

Exactly! It’s a different world. This isn’t 1986. These kids train all year and are on very detailed nutritional plans.

 

[LuCane]

I'm scared ****less. Hope Garvin has him ready for Zuniga. LT and RT are most likely the keys to the game against UF.

I feel ya, but it is what it is, mang.

 

[BoxingRobes]

idk if Zion Nelson is good...a legitimate diamond in the rough...or we really just have a terrible offensive line with no one else to really man the left tackle position in this scheme.

 

[CANEMC]

I don't think Enos or Barry would put him out there if he wasn't ready. Plus, we'll have Lil Mike Irvin, Brevin and Will on heavy rotation for help. This isn't Radio, Richt or Folden anymore. We're putting our best 11 out there. Strap up your chin straps real tight.

 

[Biscayne Buckets 8]

Nelson likely going up against Zuniga who is one of Florida's better players. I gone be focused on that battle.

Real question for all in the know. Taking our entire schedule AND Clemson (think big), will Zion see a better DE than Garvin?

 

[432Cane]

The fact that he has been starting halfway thru spring tells me alot. The coaches obviously see something.

 

[Cribby]

You can do a lot worse than eating subway late at night after the training table meal...

Just ask King slayer about all that man *** he eats late night. Subway would be an upgrade.

 

[LuCane]

Real question for all in the know. Taking our entire schedule AND Clemson (think big), will Zion see a better DE than Garvin?

If we end up playing Iowa (much different than Garvin), Ohio State or Alabama, they have guys comparable in impact to Garvin. I think Garvin is about to do some weird things this year. A full season of health, and he may get 10 sacks and 20 TFLs (total).

 

[imyrhuckleberry]

Freshman impact -

2018 Top 50 True Freshman OL’s and their Impact on the Season. – Phil Steele

philsteele.com

 

[The Franchise]

It could be a little bit of both. It's definitely the latter, but hoping he's the gem we've all heard about, too. I haven't seen the dude take a single snap in an 11 on 11 college-level football practice yet. Would love to get a glimpse of what he looks like against Garvin, Hill, Rousseau and Patchan.

At the very least, we have to assume he’s competent. If he’s not, then Barry is braindead, as this kid’s been the LT from jump street. It’s not like we don’t have the dudes at DE to test him. We’re not practicing against Saint Leo’s then hoping for the best when we toss him out there to face Reggie White. He must be passing all the tests.

 

[HarrietTubmanCane]

The whole Zion thing makes my head spin...dude was 235 pounds as a senior in HS and he's likely going to be protecting our QB's blind side on the first snap on 8/24....just crazy. Really a testament to hard work!

What’s even crazier is if he makes Zuniga disappear (non factor/neutralized) during the game on Aug 24th, his name will begin to be mentioned on national tv as a true freshman. This is huge game and opportunity for him. I pray he is salivating.

 

[Mansa Musa]

I just posted about this. Zuniga is most disruptive when kicked inside on passing downs against guards. He was much more pedestrian as an edge rusher, lacks the twitchiness and speed needed to be elite on the edge.

I also remember him lining up a lot at Strong-side Defensive End or whatever it's called in their scheme. So maybe Zuniga will be mostly going against our RT.....Whatever the case we need to contain him by any means.