| FTBL Did Arenas playing corner wear on his punt return ability?

[aMAZEnFan]

Other than the opening kickoff return, Javy didn't seem to have the same explosiveness and elusiveness he is known for on kick returns or punt returns.

I noticed he had to stay on the field after the defense forced Clemson to punt, many times.

Anyone think this double duty may be a fatigue factor in the near future???

 

[reger60]

No. Average blocking on punt returns yields average results.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

It is really hard to say at this point; hate to say it but only time will tell.

 

[jdpas29]

this is one area where we are maybe missing a couple of guys that were blocking last year for the return team.

 

[shipley00]

No. Average blocking on punt returns yields average results.

Second that.

 

[Guest]

No. Average blocking on punt returns yields average results.

Second that.

I actually third that. A friend mentioned that he looked tired from playing on defense. I quickly said that it looked like we weren't blocking very well on the returns. Nice eye there reger.

 

[FLTidefan]

At first glance, I don't want to thinks so. But....

On the punt return in the 4th(?), the one where his knee went down, could be seen as a possible sign of fatigue(trying to save a step by widening his stance, then his knee went down adjusting to the kick).

It is something I will keep an eye on in the future.

 

[TerryP]

His numbers, as in average, are identical in both kickoff returns and punt returns for the Clemson game as they were last year.

Seriously. Identical.

 

[Guest]

I watched this game with a handfull of friends and we talked about that a little. I don't think it was too hard on him, the blocking was a little poor (IMO) on the punt returns.

 

[TerryP]

I watched this game with a handfull of friends and we talked about that a little. I don't think it was too hard on him, the blocking was a little poor (IMO) on the punt returns.

There are some adjustments going to be made on special teams in terms of personnel.

 

[Guest]

I watched this game with a handfull of friends and we talked about that a little. I don't think it was too hard on him, the blocking was a little poor (IMO) on the punt returns.

There are some adjustments going to be made on special teams in terms of personnel.

Aight!

 

[rammerjammer]

CNS mentioned this in the post game show. Special Teams weren't all that special and he mentioned that is an area in which they can improve...................a lot!

 

[It Takes Eleven]

If he's the best corner and his return numbers end up being down a bit (as Terry said, right now they're not), I think he's helping his team more this year than last.

RTR,

Tim