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Clemson's best coaching gift
Dec 21, 2017, 1:25 AM
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Reflecting on the last 20 years of Clemson Football, I want to make the argument that Clemson's best hire as a coach is Brad Scott. I do not know a better man and a better recruiter than him. He is the last remaining coach (even though he is "admin" now) from Bowden's 99 staff. Right now, we have 3 coaches on staff that were players after he became a coach (Streeter, Jeff Scott and Elliot). We got Watkins and Spiller as a direct result of the relationships he had with FL high school football coaches from his time at FSU. I find it hilarious that the Coots still hold a grudge against him for coming to Clemson after his 98 season at USC, and I love the fact that after we won in Columbia in 99, it was Brad Scott that was carried off the field (the last Clemson player or coach to be carried off the field). He brought the Coots their first bowl victory and the chips were stacked against him in Columbia when every year he had to end the season vs Fulmer's Vols, Spurrier's Gators and then play us. No one is set up for success ending a season playing those three games year after year. There is no doubt that Dabo is a diamond in the rough and one of a kind, but I would not be surprised one bit if it was Brad Scott that made the pitch to give Dabo the shot at interim head coach in the middle of the 2008 season when we decided to part ways with Tommy. To all the Coot trolls on our site, thank you... in my opinion we owe you a Christmas Card every year for giving us Brad Scott. Thank you !!!! And I have to put a plug in for Ren too.... She is the glue that holds this program together. Go Tigers !!! The best is yet to come !!!!
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Agree 100%. Amazing, as I was thinking same earlier today.***
Dec 21, 2017, 1:46 AM
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Re: Agree 100%. Amazing, as I was thinking same earlier today.***
Dec 21, 2017, 2:12 AM
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I think all the time about all the Good thing that has come Clemson way bc of Brad Scott getting hired at Clemson. Brad Scott has been good for Clemson, and I'm glad that he has been and still is a part of Clemson FB!!!!!!!
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I wanted him as head coach after Bowden's downfall. But
Dec 21, 2017, 1:49 AM
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the stars certainly aligned for us after Dabo took over. There could be no complaints as we had both Brad and Dabo.
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Re: I wanted him as head coach after Bowden's downfall. But
Dec 21, 2017, 11:24 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzhIURrQD1o
Brad Scott's farewell press conference from 6 years ago when he stepped away from being an OL coach to an administrative role. He talks about how he talked with Coach Sweeney about bringing in Robbie Caldwell to replace him. He is as good as they get. This press conference was given shortly after national signing day 6 years ago. He talked about the pride seeing Jeff after he got Tony Steward to commit.
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Great post. I agree that Brad Scott isn’t given nearly enough credit.
Dec 21, 2017, 11:31 PM
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He is a brilliant football mind, and I am glad we had him as a coach and now a football administrator.
From everything I’ve heard, he is as authentic and genuine as they come.
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Re: Clemson's best coaching gift
Dec 21, 2017, 11:35 PM
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I have heard Jeff Scott relate about how his dad formed his recruiting acumen by allowing him to do ride alonhs around Florida when JS was just a young teenager . How his dad believed in the relationships , the handshakes and the keeping of your promises where they were made . I think CBS was probably integral in CDS getting the head job , and we all know how that has gone since then . Thanks , Coots !
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