CJ SPILLER: DANG FAST

by Orson on Oct 23, 2006 9:56 AM EDT

We watched the second half of the Georgia Tech/Clemson game from the Marriott in South Bend, IN, where a very, very large man in Notre Dame gear confused us for a Notre Dame fan and wondered why the hell we were rooting for Clemson to continue piling points on Georgia Tech. We quickly explained ourselves by:

a.) rolling on our back in a submissive pose

b.) telling him that Notre Dame didn't need the help thanks to the paparazzi factor (Charlie! Charlie! Turn to the side and show some more leg!)

c. that Clemson's victory involved two fiberoptic transmissions you slow, merly fast mortals might call "runs" by C.J. Spiller.

In case you missed them, the transmissions actually involved Spiller on every aspect of the play. Immediately after Tech scored its only touchdown and showed creaky signs of getting off the mat for the second half, Clemson answered by allowing C.J. Spiller to throw to himself on a swing pass, something he successfully executed by first throwing, then running around the earth to go back in time and place himself on well-run swing route, and then allowing events to unfold as he teleported past two defenders and then outran the cameras to the endzone.

(That last bit is quite serious--the cameras actually jerked a bit trying to track Spiller as he hit eighth gear out of the jukes and destroyed any will Georgia Tech might have had left.)

In case you missed Spiller's recruiting tape, well...we posted it below. It's controversial for obvious reasons, but we're happy to say that Spiller's cleared up all the legal troubles resulting from his actions by agreeing to do a little "wet work" for the government on the side in between games and classes.

That little tap you just felt on your shoulder? Just C.J. saying hello and running back to South Carolina for fun.

Call Senator Kelly: Spiller's in town.

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I honestly thought his first TD run was from about 30 yards out instead of 50, because of how fast he got to the endzone.

Hats off to Clemson that was a complete ass whupping. The only real chink in the armor is if somebody forces them to pass themselves back into a game and Stuckey getting healthy will alleviate some of that.

by Jacketdan on Oct 23, 2006 10:03 AM EDT reply actions

After watching that game I am convinced that Superman was loosely based on CJ Spiller.

I say loosely because Superman has a weakness.

by corey bailey on Oct 23, 2006 10:07 AM EDT reply actions

Spiller is the worst kind of lightning, because he won’t hesitate to strike in the same place twice.

by Drew on Oct 23, 2006 10:18 AM EDT reply actions

Chuckles (coworker) and I were reminscing about the Spiller and actually gushed a bit when discussing his speed and moves. Is this gay? If only Florida had gotten the Spiller. Think of Tebow (ting!), Harvin, Spiller, and Fason. Holy crap. No more gushing, time to drink.

by Spanky on Oct 23, 2006 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

So just how long will both Spiller and Davis coexist in that backfield? I know the one-two punchthing is hot right now, but I can see at least one of them bolting to the NFL as soon as possible.

by AllWhoYonder on Oct 23, 2006 11:00 AM EDT reply actions

CJ could’ve juked his way out of a phone booth against GT

by Mack10zie on Oct 23, 2006 11:04 AM EDT reply actions

CJ was pretty amazing. As was the return of the scared Reggie Ball. You knew it was coming.

Why should double coverage against Calvin Jackson scare anybody? Just throw the ball up in the air and let him get it.

by NewAZTiger on Oct 23, 2006 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

Clearly, this kid has mastered the Transported Man trick.

by RodBeck on Oct 23, 2006 11:59 AM EDT reply actions

JD will probably leave early and hopefully Bowden can secure another running back to do the same thing. Hopefully we can get to the stage where we don’t rebuild, we just reload. Hopefully.

by Willy Mac on Oct 23, 2006 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

This is still Clemson, this is still the ACC, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here people

by hazer on Oct 23, 2006 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

What was the story behind Spiller’s signing with Clemson?

IIRC, Florida had him all but signed, and CJ decided to head for Clemson after a tragedy involving his best friend. Valid?

by J-skool on Oct 23, 2006 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

Davis is a true sophomore, right? so there is at least one more year of this for them.

by adam on Oct 23, 2006 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

First time back to campus in 13 years, well worth the wait. Davis got Spiller to come to Clemson. Players recruting players, thats how you build something. Willie Corn, QB coming in next year, watch out.

by Doug E Fresh on Oct 23, 2006 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

Re: #10 –
Yeah, that kinda goes without saying, right?

by RodBeck on Oct 23, 2006 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

RE: #10…

Right, let’s see how long the line is of team’s wanting anything to do with Clemson right now….

“crickets”

by Brett on Oct 23, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Is it true this year’s ACC champ will get a bowl showdown with the winner of CUSA? That would pack ’em in.

by Chg on Oct 23, 2006 6:47 PM EDT reply actions

Doug E,

Is Corn the kid from Byrnes?

by Brandon Lang on Oct 23, 2006 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, Korn is from Byrnes, If Clemson gets the bid, you can bet we wont be playing CUSA, and I love that Orson made up a new category entitled “bamf!” (Bad Assed Mother Fucker for you simpletons) just for CJ Spiller.

by Willy Mac on Oct 26, 2006 12:14 AM EDT reply actions

Yea, he goes to byrnes. And yes this is the ACC and it is Clemson (to post # 10), But read what this reporter has to say about Clemson in # 5 of the article
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/5934184

I agree

by cufan on Oct 26, 2006 12:19 AM EDT reply actions