Former LSU DB Ryan Clark explains why he hates Tua Tagovailoa
By Adam Spencer
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Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is one of the best players in the country, no matter who you root for. However, for fans of the Crimson Tide’s rivals, he certainly is annoying.
That’s the case for former LSU DB Ryan Clark, who doesn’t understand why the Miami Dolphins would try to tank in 2019 to land Tagovailoa in the 2020 NFL Draft.
On Monday’s episode of “Get Up!” on ESPN, Clark joked that he hates Tagovailoa, but explained why that’s a compliment as a former Tiger (via 247Sports):
“I’m a guy that hates him,” Clark said. “I’m just saying, I just hate him, which is the biggest compliment I can give anybody that plays for Alabama and coach (Nick) Saban. LSU’s stadium, Death Valley Tiger Stadium, has never been louder than when they thought Tua was hurt and wasn’t going to play anymore. He is that impactful.
“When he came back in the game, he was the best player on the field amongst many NFL stars. So, Tua Tagovailoa is that deal and if you can get him you want him, but it’s not like the Zion (Williamson) thing where people are trying to (tank) for Zion.”
Obviously, Tagovailoa has at least one more game against LSU left in his college career, so Clark is sure to be yelling angrily at him at least one more time.
Then, the only question becomes where he’ll end up in the 2020 draft.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
