Hear me now; believe me later.

Oct 2, 2022, 2:02 PM

Clemson is going to be a dangerous team in the championship phase of the season. That isn't even a knock on the current state of the team; heck, the tigers just won a top 10 match-up. However, the ceiling for this team is incredibly high and they are showing the right trajectory to pull it all together.

Elephant in the room - getting healthy and being available!
- Mukuba
- Mickens
- Jones
- XT
- Bresee
- Greene
and that is just on defense. On offense, getting Trotter back and having Randall healthy will be a shot in the arm down the road. If the team can avoid further setbacks and can start to get some of these fellas back... watch out! Not only will it be a boost to get those folks back, it's also a win that the young dudes have got valuable experience. It is painful now but a double-edged sword that will be sharp late in the season. A lot of talent and a lot of depth.

Offense is finding confidence and playmakers.
- Beaux
- Williams
- Shipley
- DJ
- Allen
- Brittingstol
- Ngata*
- Randall*
- Mafah*
- EJ*
- Pace*
Guys are starting to make plays and gain confidence - the trajectory is in the right direction. As for the players with asterisks, they've shown flashes either this season or previous years. As the season progresses, if the trend continues... that'll be a lot of weapons to stop.

Special teams has been solid and BT is money. BT can be a difference maker in these close games. If the punt game can continue to improve, this team will be solid in all phases of the game.

Coaching and culture - the assistants seem to be making strides and coming into their own as well. Wes in particular. Watching his interviews, he has been really awkward and not exactly confident. But that is changing, he is gaining more confidence on that stage and also seems to be getting in a groove on the field as a play caller. Similarly, Streeter is doing well and finding a way to get points. He probably had less question marks coming into the season as he has been involved with the offense in a critical way for years now. The culture seems as strong as ever and I think that will keep the team moving in the right direction.

Mea culpa - I had a post that was extremely tough on Kyle Richardson. I was wrong. That dude can coach and he clearly has won over his position group. That group is flourishing. Huge props to him and I'll take my serving of crow.

This team is going to be full steam ahead and something to deal with in the championship phase of the season. They will go toe-to-toe with anyone, and with some luck... could make another ACC and CFP run.

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