Willie Taggart compares FSU’s D-line to Clemson’s D-line. Here’s how fans reacted.

By Jason Dill

Updated October 22, 2018 5:07 PM

Florida State’s head coach Willie Taggart yells out instructions to his team during an NCAA college football game with Wake Forest, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 38-17. Steven Cannon AP

Florida State head coach Willie Taggart considers his defensive line one of the best in the country.

So when asked Monday by the Tallahassee-Democrat about preparing for Clemson’s defensive line, Taggart didn’t seem too concerned due to his often maligned offensive line going head-to-head against the Noles’ defensive line in practice.

Taggart says that it's not difficult to prepare for Clemson's front-4 because #FSU's OL goes up against one of the best defensive lines in college football every day during practice. #FSU
— Wayne McGahee III (@WayneMcGaheeIII) October 22, 2018

Clemson’s defense ranks 14th in the country against the run, while the Tigers are tied for 18th in team sacks. Meanwhile, FSU’s defense is eighth against the run and tied for third in team sacks.

However, that didn’t stop fans from weighing in on Taggart’s statement.

Lol...They couldn't block Samford's D-line.
— KnowNoleMercy (@NoleKnow) October 22, 2018

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— Garner Simpson (@GarnerSimpson) October 22, 2018

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— Jimbo's Fake Tree (@JimbosFakeTree) October 22, 2018

Stupid to say bulletin board material for Clemson’s DL.
— Jeremy (@jpnoles01) October 22, 2018

BOTH are top 5 DL in the country.
— Ryan (@Darternole) October 22, 2018

Clemson is aiming to win its fourth consecutive game against FSU for the first time in the rivalry series’ history. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

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This story was originally published October 22, 2018 at 2:50 PM.

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