Monday, November 23, 2009

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.

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