Graham Neff's Diary

I'm happier when Clemson wins at sports.

[Isaac Weaver @Isaac_Weaver14]

Look at this crowd… Best rivalry in the nation

[Clemson Baseball @ClemsonBaseball]

New headgear for the new season. 🔥👀

#Clemson @MarucciSports

[The Clemson House @TheClemsonHouse]

2025 Clemson Baseball Position Lineup
Prediction

C- Jacob Jarrell
1B- Luke Gaffney/Collin Priest
2B- Jarren Purify
3B- Josh Piano/Andrew Ciufo
SS- ^
LF- Tristan Bissetta/Jack Crighton
CF- Cam Cannarella
RF- Dominic Listi/Jack Crighton
DH- Gaffney/Priest/Wilkie
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Friday: Michael Gillen
Saturday: Ethan Darden
Sunday: Aidan Knaak
Midweek: Dane Moehler
#1 Relief: Lucas Mahlstedt
Closer: Reed Garris

[Josh Pate @JoshPateCFB]

Clemson is leaning on the Portal too much

[Perfect Game USA @PerfectGameUSA]

2025 College Baseball ‘Preseason Top 25’ 🆕📈

https://t.co/UWUy9HzdMk

[Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein]

A Brad Brownell masterclass at the Sunshine Slam. Penn State entered today's game averaging 96.2 PPG --- it scored 67 against Clemson. The Tigers got 18 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists from Ian Schieffelin, who has officially graduate from Glue Guy status.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Tough schedule for team 128

[Clemson Baseball @ClemsonBaseball]

The 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ schedule is HERE! #Team128

Season-ticket renewals & new season-ticket requests are available on https://t.co/L7pr9GpjkG (deadline is Nov. 29). Single-game tickets for IPTAY members are available on Jan. 24 & for the public on Jan. 30. 🎟️

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[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Box Score from the Bama Scrimmage:
Game 1: 8-3 Tigers (7 innings)
Game 2: 4-4 Tie (8 innings)
Overall: 14-7 Tigers

[Aaron Fitt @aaronfitt]

Today in in Tuscaloosa for @ClemsonBaseball at @AlabamaBSB. Tigers ace Aidan Knaak looks sharp with 3 K in 2 strong innings, pounding zone at 92-93 and showing his typical superb feel for that disappearing changeup, which he can manipulate from 74-82 mph. Just a special pitch.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Good breakdown on Cade from Saturday.

Improvements:
- Shorter routes
- Reading defense pre-snap
- Less dangerous throws

Needs to improve:
- Late/under-thrown deep balls
- Staying with later developing routes and concepts
- Comfort while in the pocket
https://t.co/qnjr7s09HZ

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Scared game plan. Scared personnel decisions. Scared play-calling.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Adam Randall has ruined this half.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Look like you belong early.

Cut down on the penalties and you are gonna be fine.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

The line falling from 13.5 to 11.5 aligns with what i’ve heard going into this game.

UGA has some key guys out, and some playing after not practicing much all camp.

Clemson is about as healthy as you could hope.

LOTS of confidence coming from Clemson internally.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

In Riley's offense, an effective screen game is crucial to success.

Since Jeff Scott's departure, Clemson's WRs have been just plain bad at blocking downfield.

They have a very tough matchup against UGA's young but extremely physical DBs.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

This transfer and HS class has a ton of BIG dudes. Size is obviously a point of focus for Bakich.

[Clemson Baseball @ClemsonBaseball]

One day at a time 😤

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

3 Keys for Saturday

1. Hitting on a deep ball early: Make UGA respect you downfield, this will open up the run game.
2. Having SOME success on the ground: Averaging 7 YPC isn’t needed but gotta have balance.
3. Keep big plays to a minimum: can’t allow easy TDs, make them drive

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

Something to keep an eye on: Cade's involvement in designed run plays.

He was not physically ready to contribute to the run game last year.

When Clemson's offense is successful, the QB is a factor in the run game, especially in short-yardage and red-zone situations.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

@milespowell32 I can’t even begin to imagine the postgame speech from Dabo if that were to happen.

[Graham Neff's Diary @TigerDiscourse]

I would have more confidence about this year if UGA weren’t the first game. In ‘21, our confidence offensively was destroyed right out of the gate and never recovered. This is a better offense on paper, but a bad start COULD ruin the positive momentum we’ve heard about this camp.