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YOUR BALANCE
We are being exposed as a fanbase
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We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 2:31 PM

Not as a program. Dabo has a clear track record. I expect him to make changes, namely replacing Caldwell and dipping in to the portal.

Our fanbase...not nearly as proven. We are new to this level of success and it absolutely shows.

Remember who you are. Remember who we are. Happy days will be here again, and I would be willing to bet much sooner than later.

Go Tigers.

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On What Evidence


Sep 26, 2021, 2:36 PM

Do you base your expectations?

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Go Tigers


Sep 26, 2021, 3:17 PM

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 2:37 PM

Not a fan base as a whole. We do have plenty of bandwagon fans and kids who grew up not knowing what the lean years were like.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 2:38 PM

Eh, most of these crybabies are the same ones who complain about everything no matter how good or bad it’s going.

Or, they are the ones who talk lots of smack and now it’s getting thrown back in their face and they can’t handle it so they take it out on the players, coaches, and fans with level heads.

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You are exposing yourself as a cult member.


Sep 26, 2021, 2:51 PM

You have what’s called blind faith.

Religious dogma!

This is what happens to fans of charlatans, which is what happens to people that become dogmatic about religion or politics or anything else. Covid climate change pick the topic.

You need to see Florida State and Bobby Bowden as a cautionary tale. Clemson could easily become another FSU. Bobby Bowden got old. Dabo’s problem may be worse. He’s being stubborn and arrogant.

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Re: You are exposing yourself as a cult member.


Sep 27, 2021, 6:49 AM

You have literally the learned the exact wrong lesson from the FSU situation. Impertinent and impatient boosters forced Bobby Bowden out with a win now at all cost mentality. That led to Jimbo Fisher allowing institutional rot to set in while pursuing his lone championship. For the fortunes they paid him A&M will once again be outside looking in. That program has been absolutely gutted precisely because of listening to boosters (who are just stupid fans with extra money). Our streak of top 10 appearances that was just broken leaves is as 3rd - OF ALL TIME. EVER. OF ALL THE HUNDREDS OF TEAMS. THOUSANDS OF COACHES. And you think it’s time for the admin to step in and save us from this coach because you rile yourself up on the internet.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 2:53 PM


Not as a program. Dabo has a clear track record. I expect him to make changes, namely replacing Caldwell and dipping in to the portal.

Our fanbase...not nearly as proven. We are new to this level of success and it absolutely shows.

Remember who you are. Remember who we are. Happy days will be here again, and I would be willing to bet much sooner than later.

Go Tigers.


YAWN.

In case you missed it, Clemson Football is a BUSINESS with a national brand. It literally drives huge chunks of the upstate's economy. Dabo know this. That is why he asked the university to pay him what amounts to almost $10 million a year. (Most of that culture talk is for sunshine pumpers, people who like to "remind" others they are spoiled and gullible rubes). So far, it has been a good deal for both sides - mostly. Never forget; Dabo is a steward of the Clemson Football BRAND. Right now, he is failing miserably at his job as a steward of the brand. His hand-picked management team is comprised of yes men and paycheck collectors and many (not all) of them have no business continuing in their roles. I am ready for Dabo to take drastic action before he buries the Clemson Football brand with a 5 -year rebuild. If he won't, then D-Rad should "encourage" him to do it.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 3:05 PM

Dabo built the entire brand. There was no brand or national recognition before him. You sound like a fool

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Exactly. The reason we are freaking out so badly


Sep 26, 2021, 3:07 PM

Is a direct result of Dabo's success.

Yes, the offense looks alarmingly bad. So did our defense against WVU. Have some faith for once in your lives. Show up and support these guys.

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No you sound like the fool. A Kool-Aid drinker.


Sep 26, 2021, 3:08 PM [ in reply to Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase ]

Clemson had a brand. Dabo simply took it to the next level. Many of us have always known Clemson is unique and could be this dominant if only the administration got out of the way and we had the right coach.

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You are lying to yourself if you honestly


Sep 26, 2021, 3:11 PM

Predicted this level of success over the past 10 years.

Nobody did.

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Dabo has been amazing in his recruiting and program building


Sep 27, 2021, 1:42 AM

Dabo recruited Chad Morris and Brent Venables.

Chad recruited Deshaun Watson who changed the Clemson Football program trajectory by beating a Bama Defense that was one of the all-time best, one of Saban's best all-around teams. The Bama team Clemson beat in 2016 season was better than Clemson at a minimum of 15 starting positions and most backup positions. Thank you D. Watson for the courage and the audibles -- My favorite all-time Clemson player along with Jeff Davis, Fridge, Bubba Brown, and Christian Wilkins. And Brent Venables has been legendary in building the Power Rangers and tip-top Defense's on an annual basis. Two great hires by Dabo.

It is clear Dabo needs someone to reconstruct the Offense and the play calling.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 3:17 PM [ in reply to Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase ]

Some of understand that though he has been the greatest brand-builder, he also has the potential to be the greatest brand equity destroyer. Just like any CEO with near unchecked power. (Power and money do funny things to people). And for the last couple of years the brand his been on a downward slide.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 27, 2021, 5:53 AM [ in reply to Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase ]

Just so I understand your position does this mean that if we stomp a hole through BC this weekend all is well? Or do we still need to make wholesale changes?

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 27, 2021, 7:13 AM [ in reply to Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase ]

Yeah you sound like a total fuking idiot.

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RG3 has been an analyst for five minutes


Sep 26, 2021, 2:55 PM

Yet he has a better grasp on what’s happening at Clemson then Dabo and our coaches and dogmatic fans like you!

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AGREED… preach it brotha!***


Sep 26, 2021, 4:07 PM



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No, Offensive coaches are being exposed…


Sep 26, 2021, 2:56 PM

Not even 20 years ago was it this bad. The fans are Not spoiled, Nor have unrealistic expectations!

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 2:57 PM

If anything it exposes people like you who just stick your fingers and denies reality. This is a program that runs on a budget well over 100 million dollars per year. Programs like these make tough decisions and do it quickly to make sure the glaring problems are fixed. We are currently NOT being run like a top program. Too much buddy buddy hire your friend with zero experience going on right now. You really think Saban or any of the other top coaches would be doing what Dabo is doing now? Hell no. They would have pulled the QB and swapped play callers before it got to WORST IN THE NATION levels 4 games in.

This staff right now is an embarrassment.

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Almost every response in this thread


Sep 26, 2021, 3:01 PM

Is supporting my initial argument.

If our offensive struggles continue and no significant changes are made, I will certainly be concerned.

But I don't see that happening based on Dabo's track record. Yes, I have faith in the greatest coach in Clemson history that has gotten us to unimaginable heights. If that makes me dogmatic, then so be it.

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Irrational fans don’t speak for our entire fan base.


Sep 26, 2021, 3:20 PM

The bulk of our true fans were disappointed about the UGA game, but remained optimistic. Since then, our offense hasn’t really improved. Coaches didn’t seem to make any notable changes in scheme or players.

It shouldn’t take four games of offensive struggles and our most disappointing start in over a decade for our coaches to recognize that there is a problem.

Remember, our coaching staff is paid really really well. They are supposed to be the best in the business. Based on our recent success and our talent level, we shouldn’t have been in this situation to begin with, and we certainly shouldn’t see such a lack of concern or recognition up until now.

Yes, we must continue to support this team. But until our coaches show some signs that they have any idea how to fix these significant issues, people will be guarded in their optimism.

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Re: Irrational fans don’t speak for our entire fan base.


Sep 26, 2021, 3:26 PM

Spot on here. 100%

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Continue? How much longer do you need? Geezus Christ!***


Sep 26, 2021, 4:03 PM [ in reply to Almost every response in this thread ]



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So you’re interpretation of a fan


Sep 26, 2021, 3:06 PM

Is to not get upset with a lost to a mediocre football team that most of us can give you at least five reasons, of why we hate they’re fan base? I get mad when we lose. It affects me for days. It affects my mood. Ruins my weekend and week. If you’re not being affected by a loss then I question just how invested in Clemson football you are. We are told that “ excellence is a standard.” Clemson is not playing to the Clemson standard.
GO TIGERS!!!

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Whoa


Sep 26, 2021, 3:14 PM

That sounds pretty serious. You may want to re-evaluate your relationship with sports. Losing hurts, but I have things in my life that are far important and help give perspective on something that amounts to a game between 18-22 year old developing men.

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Re: Whoa


Sep 26, 2021, 3:59 PM

Gotta agree with you here. I hate seeing Clemson lose as much as anyone but it doesn't ruin my weekend the way it used to. Maybe it's because I'm older now and less of a live wire, but I had no issues turning the game off yesterday when I felt myself getting frustrated. It's just not worth it. My mental health is more important.

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Realize, the university is family… it hurts the family to be


Sep 26, 2021, 4:06 PM [ in reply to Whoa ]

This incompetent as a football program. If we are gonna be ok with this crap then shut the whole program down and save the embarrassment altogether!

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Re: So you’re interpretation of a fan


Sep 26, 2021, 7:39 PM [ in reply to So you’re interpretation of a fan ]

I used to dwell on losses like that as a teenager. I love Clemson football as much as anyone but I’m not out there on the field. I pray for serenity to accept what I can’t change, courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Do I like everything as it is 4 games in? No. I will still support and cheer on those young men on the field though, win or lose. Go Tigers!

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Dipping into the portal huh?


Sep 26, 2021, 3:14 PM

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being realistic

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 3:40 PM

You apparently are basing this on a very very small sampling of fans on a few Clemson sports sites. I would wager to guess that the vast majority of Tiger supporters are solidly behind Dabo and the football team. I sure am! I would say that we are no different than other fan bases, but we are. Does that mean we are not going to have any disgruntled fans? No, but we have a lot more loyal fans than the majority of schools out there.

All of that does not mean we do not have the right to express our disappointment at some of the things we see on the football field. I think there may be some degree of contentment that has set in with program despite or assurances over the past year that Dabo would never let that happen. And I am sure that it hasn't happened consciously. It's up to Dabo, with our support, to get things back on track and that is what I expect.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 3:49 PM

Who is this we? Not all of us are acting like spoiled little children that had their favorite toy taken away.

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Lay off the wackey weed bro… ??***


Sep 26, 2021, 4:02 PM



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Fans getting mad after losing is just as cliche

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Sep 26, 2021, 7:46 PM

as the term “fanbase.”

Do better.

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Re: We are being exposed as a fanbase


Sep 26, 2021, 10:24 PM

Bro - hop off the high horse. You're a band wagon fan. Once you've been here a while, you can call other fans out. Until then, stay in the back of the bus.

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Just stop it


Sep 26, 2021, 10:27 PM

I’ve been a fan for a long time, through good and bad. Being dissatisfied in an offense being ranked in the 100s does not make me a bad fan.

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