Spiller, compared to Superman

I wanted to take a moment, and come up with some interesting ways C.J. Spiller could be compared to Superman. I mean let's face it, there is already one of those fun Tigertown Graphics t-shirts out there on the matter, calling CJ Superman. So I thought it would be fun to come up with an actual list of comparisons. So here we go -
1. The most obvious thing I think CJ has in common with Superman is his seemingly inhuman ability to run amazingly fast. I mean let's face it; we all remember in the original Superman movie, when young Clark Kent outruns a speeding locomotive. See Clemson-Miami game, 2009; Spiller ran down the sideline on a kick-off return and was clocked at an astounding 28.8 miles per hour! Folks, Jessie Owens, a world-class sprinter in the Olympics during the 1930's topped out at around 27 mph. Spiller was wearing football pads!
2. Flying - So CJ can't fly through the air...but he has had some crazy highlight reels where he flew through the air over a couple of defenders, or faked some guys out of their shoes, and then of course flies along the ground with his awesome speed.
3. Super Strength; Look, CJ Spiller is only 5' 11", and 195 pounds. Yet there have been times when his smaller frame has moved mountains of linemen and linebackers that one extra yard that was needed for a first down. Now, Spiller may not have been able to do this his first two years, but he has developed into a very strong athlete.
4. Kryptonite - At least during Spiller's senior season, his Kryptonite was the nagging Toe injury that plagued him every game of the season...yet just like Superman, he was somehow able to overcome, and provide the Clemson nation with unbelievable Youtube footage that will not soon be forgotten, game, after game, after game!
5. American - What could be more American than a kid who is blessed with talent, and came from a little family in Florida, went against the grain and against all his family and friends and decided to follow his heart because it just felt right? The most fitting picture was when CJ Spiller crested the top of the Hill at Death Valley, holding the American flag for Military Appreciation Day. Remember in Superman, when the Man of Steel carried the American flag (only it was on a large metal flag pole; not the small stick Spiller carried).
So, CJ Spiller might not have superhuman powers, and he does not have x-ray vision, nor can he lift an actual mountain. But I still thought it would be fun to compare Clemson's superman to the famous fictional character.

They only come around once in a lifetime...

Sure, for fans of schools like Southern Cal, or Florida, or Oklahoma, it happens a little more often. But at a school like Clemson, players like CJ Spiller only come around once in a lifetime. I have seen Michael Jordan play basketball in person, and that night, he scored 28 points. This was when he was a Washington Wizard, but I can say that I got to see MJ play. Although LeBron James is great, and even Jordanesque, there will never be another Michael Jordan. Well, to Clemson fans, CJ Spiller should be your Michael Jordan. Sure, James Davis was pretty good, and Clemson has had some other exciting players like Woody Danzler. But no player that I can remember in my lifetime was as big a threat to score from any point on the field as Spiller. Personally, I am glad my son is getting to see Spiller pull off such a senior season on the football field. CJ Spiller can catch a kick-off and go the distance, scoot around a key block on a basic draw play and break off a 70 yard run, run a wheel route and run 60 yards on a pass play, and even throw touchdown passes! These are things you just don't hear about other players - ANYWHERE! Not only is he a scoring machine and a human highlight reel - but he moves faster than most four legged animals! To be fully dressed in full football pads, and still be clocked running 28.8 mph is rediculous. I have never seen a college football player force so many tacklers to miss him like Spiller. The best replay I have ever watched of him is when he fakes two Georgia Tech defenders out, one right after the other, using the same move twice, just in oppostie directions. The young man is absolutely breath-taking to watch in action. The only bad thing about him is you only have a few seconds to see him in action. Once he scores, it is almost like it never happened because it happened so fast. Fortunately for us, we have the wonderful invention of You-tube. I know not many people will read this, if anyone; but I can say I am truly glad I got to be part of this season, watching one of the best college football players ever. Earlier this season, I took my son to Fan Appreciation Day. He got a small orange football signed by CJ. Spiller put his signature right across the big white tiger paw on the ball. When my little son got his ball back, I got down next to him and told him, "Son, you better hold onto that ball for a long, long time." He simply replied and said, "Why, Dad?" I just said, "Because, son, players like CJ - they only come around once in a lifetime."