re: Damone Clark Apology Thread

Great player and a great leader on the defense. He never gives up on a play, which is why he leads the SEC in tackles. Doesn’t matter where the ball is on the field - he’s running full speed to make a play. There was one last night where aTm ran a bubble screen and Clark made the tackle at the sideline. That’s pretty crazy when you think about it.

There was another play in the 4th quarter where aTm threw it deep over the middle of the field. Three DB’s were tackling the WR near the goal line and Clark was still sprinting down the field from 20+ yards away. There was no way he could make a play - either the DB’s make the tackle or it’s a TD. In this case it was a TD, as I recall. But he still didn’t give up on the play.

Throughout the year tRant has chastised him for making tackles on those types of plays, insinuating that he was out of position and that’s why they gained so many yards in the first place. In reality, he has saved a ton of potential touchdowns when others have missed tackles or been blocked out of position. Not saying he’s been perfect, but that’s a huge part of the perception among fans.

With his athleticism and that kind of effort, he has a bright future ahead.