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Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 28, 2021, 11:52 PM
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And this is huge from a fans point of view, it's huge from a media/sports talk point of view and leads to giant concern as the giant effect on recruiting and future of the program.
If Daba blatantly said, "while I have faith in TE as my OC, I definitely think there have been missed calls and we will figure out why they were called. Yes, DJU is struggling, he is definitely our starting QB, but I want him to sit for a couple series just to see where he is missing the run/pass or routes."
If Dabo just admitted to more of the negative offensive slide instead of saying 1 person missed an assignment, or saying we would have won if we made 2-3 more plays, that isn't what the fans want to hear at this point is sunshine pumping! Then fans would feel like he has a better handle on the issue vs making excuses as to how we could have won by 1pt.
Well at this point, winning in 2OT, or not scoring a TD in a whole game and being close is not excusable. An overall recruiting rankings as a team in the top 5 or definitely 10 not playing great and not scoring against a team of 1-3* players, even with bad playcalling, the talent should prevail in 60minutes.
Those 2 long 80yd drives, they looked like great talent that still had line assignment issues but still moved the ball. This is playcalling with poor QB play creating issues.
But top that off with a DEF that don't creat regular 3n-outs. They are awesome, but they plague themselves with giving up 3rd downs constantly. They have teams in 3rd and long constantly, why not call same plays that created that instead of having players drop 10yds of wr and playing deeper on 3rds only to give up a 3rd-12 or 3rd-8 on a regular basis. I guarantee we give up more yards on 3rd down than any other down in the game, always!
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Re: Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 28, 2021, 11:56 PM
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Dabo is smarter than a damm fan!
The dude is saying all this BS because of most of the things you mentioned.
People not familiar with management doesn't understand the balancing act and BS you have to spew to keep shlt from sliding totally off the rails.
The next great QB or whoever, he's recruiting may have a great relationship with Elliott "who knows "
Throwing DJ under the bus may give fans and media the blood and flesh they desire but it may rub the team and future recruits the wrong way.
Holding whats left of this season together may save his 22 and 23 classes.
I don't care what BS he feeds me as long as his team, coaches and recruits believes it.
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Re: Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 28, 2021, 11:57 PM
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Nope. Dabo knows what the problems are and where they need to be offensively. However , he gains nothing by publicly delineating the issues and still nothing more by calling out his own people for failings.
Remember reporters and fans talk about sports and there's nothing we or they say that will make Dabo Swinney change his mind about coaching football games .
Who cares about "backlash" anyway ?
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Exactly.***
Sep 29, 2021, 8:52 AM
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I agree Dabo doesn't have to detail problems and corrections
Sep 29, 2021, 10:41 AM
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but I promise you all of this malaise would go away if he just said in plain english Hey I am ultimately responsible for the team's performance and I guarantee you I am gonna get it fixed. no beating around the bush, no well it is because A, B or c just it's my problem and I am going to fix it.
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Dabo isn’t going to blame Elliott, for two reasons.
Sep 29, 2021, 12:04 AM
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One, Dabo is a better leader than that.
And two, Dabo is heavily involved in the offense. He helps with game planning, play calling, and in-game adjustments.
Our problems aren’t just Elliott or Streeter or Caldwell or Dabo. It’s all of them.
We need fresh opinions and ideas from outside the current group of coaches.
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Re: Dabo isn’t going to blame Elliott, for two reasons.
Sep 29, 2021, 1:18 AM
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I never said blame anyone, but it acknowledged there were a few bad calls plays, if he said it was more than 1-3 plays and we would be 4-0.
I am not saying throw anyone under the bus, i dint believe in that either. But end of Day, Dabo doesn't sound close to taking any ownership of the issues. It's like Dabo has exempted himself from the problems while not saying something could have been better. I think i missed my mark in the thread.
I think Dabo has pawned off too many issues just on execution, not giving himself enough credit for knowing the failures, therefore creating skepticism in the fans, media and potential recruits. If you don't take ownership of issues and you blame 3-4 plays, then you sound horribly naive and that you are not in touch with reality.
Dabo needs to acknowledge where some failures are instead of purely blaming missed assignments and 3plays. Makes him look out of tune with the system , players and coaches.
I hope this makes more sense. As I back Dabo, but hus line of responses are making the situation even worse.
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Re: Dabo isn’t going to blame Elliott, for two reasons.
Sep 29, 2021, 4:38 AM
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No - it’s posts like this ?????? that “make the situation worse”.
Let’s get ready for Boston College and
GO TIGERS!!!
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Re: Dabo isn’t going to blame Elliott, for two reasons.
Sep 29, 2021, 7:10 AM
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Thank you
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My Friend, I certainly understand your frustration, but
Sep 29, 2021, 4:42 AM
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we have to be cautious lest we fall into this culture of demanding explanations coupled with apologies and self-immolation simply due to our bruised egos.
I don't expect great leaders publicly to offer myriad details about problems; I do expect them to recognize failures, then take corrective measures. When we see improvements, regardless of venue, then we know leadership is prevailing.
My position is that our offensive woes are due to multiple issues; we have a highly-skilled staff who will have to deal with those issues; and I don't expect any to lie prone at my feet covered in sackcloth or ashes, ready to ignite themselves because my feelings have been hurt.
I, also, know that all...and I mean, all programs have down years for various reasons. Even the likes of Alabama.
Best wishes to you, and Go Tigers!
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I would be happy to lie prone at your feet covered in
Sep 29, 2021, 8:22 AM
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sackcloth or ashes.
Signed,
Francis Marion®
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Re: Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 29, 2021, 5:46 AM
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craps money - no cares - will do things his way
just hope his “fixes” behind the scenes this off season give us an offense with a pulse in 2022
time will tell
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Re: Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 29, 2021, 6:38 AM
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The greatest issue the team faces at this point in the season is an on the field leader who has lost his confidence. Who knows what is going on in DJ’s head. Yet he is super talented and will get his act together. None of us knows what the real issues are but they well be related to his parent’s recent divorce. Who knows; I suspect his dad may have been the issue in the divorce and Big Dave is/was DJ’s hero. If so, he could feel that his whole foundation has been shaken. If so, the last thing he needs is for his Coach to be blasting him and telling the world how badly he’s playing. DJ may or may not be talking to Dabo about his inner struggles. At this point, all our opinions are uneducated at best. Rest assured Dabo didn’t take us to the mountaintop by being ignorant of the “X’s and O’s” or about how to effectively manage people. He’s forgotten more about football than most Tnet posters will ever know. So relax. As a 77 graduate, I can say with certainty that Dabo is the best coach we’ve had since Heisman. He will not settle for mediocrity. We just need to trust the system and support the team. That is, unless someone on here has ever coached a D1 college program to more than 2 National Championships in 4 years. If that describes any of you, you have my sincerest apology for questioning your ability. Perhaps you should stop by the Football Ops Center and give Dabo some tips. Otherwise, keep the faith. Better days are coming. Go Tigers!
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I'm with you
Sep 29, 2021, 6:41 AM
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Being optimistic is fine. But it needs to be preceeded by awareness of the situation. Because all is not fine right now. It's bad
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Re: Dabo is creating more backlash by not acknowledging the problems!!!
Sep 29, 2021, 7:13 AM
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I understand your sentiments and yes Dabo has helped to fuel the blowback by not acknowledging what everyone that has been watching college football this season has seen. At this point let’s just hope we get it straightened out. Go Tigers and find a way to beat Boston College.
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Good Managers and Good Leaders
Sep 29, 2021, 7:53 AM
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There is a difference. Managers work the group, Leaders shape the vision.
Working the group requires getting in the mix with those immediately involved. Shaping the vision involves projecting beyond those immediately involved to include those who are “watching” with expectation.
Dabo is a manager and a leader. He handles the group internally as he always has and as he always should. Over his tenure as coach “we” (the watchers) have heard, at times, that someone is in his “love shack” but never why. He has held players out of games. He has fired coaches. BUT he never openly discussed with those watching with expectation the dirty details. He doesn’t need to. And he always did it at the proper time.
I am a watcher, like you. I have expressed my displeasure with the offensive production like many others. I have not called for anyone to be fired or for a detailed explanation on actions being taken or scheduled (on his calendar) for a later date. I am a watcher. You are a watcher. We are not privileged to know those details. We don’t need to know those details.
I do know this, however. If we (the watchers) are suffering, then the manager and the leader is suffering too. It is not more personal for those watching. We do not need to make it more personal either by acting as though we, or anyone else needs an explanation on the “why” and the How” details.
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as a fan.. it doesn't bother me***
Sep 29, 2021, 7:54 AM
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Does Dabo not deserve some grace for all the hard work and
Sep 29, 2021, 7:56 AM
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success he's had and brought here? Ya'll need to step back and get some perspective on that issue and quickly. Theres no issue with being frustrated and calling out deficiencies on this team but ranting and raving about Dabo and how you don't trust his leadership is bonkers and ignorant. Dabo knows whats going on.. and he also understands timing, recruiting, and our potential. If he came out and reacted like some of us on Tigernet this program would just be driven into the dirt. Give the man his...realize that maybe this isn't our year... and trust the mans judgement. I've been vocal on here about the deficiencies of our team so far and probably would agree with you on what they are but i've yet to blame our head coach for them.. b/c there isn't another in this country that can do the job here better than him. So i'll give him a lot of rope ... a lot of rope (aka Grace).. He's earned it.
BTW i knew our fanbase would overreact to a subpar year. Didn't know it was going to be this year, but i knew it would be painful to read on here. So take a nerve pill and just sit back and relax this year and hope for improvement. CFP.. probably not in the cards. So lets just be good with that and enjoy the season as best we can.
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Re: Does Dabo not deserve some grace for all the hard work and
Sep 29, 2021, 8:50 AM
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So, uh, ummm, where might a gal get her some of those nerve pills?
(Asking for Francis Marion®)
tia in advance
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hillbilily pharma of dark corner... they'll hook you up.***
Sep 29, 2021, 8:55 AM
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Blah, blah, blah....
Sep 29, 2021, 8:49 AM
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Tenth post saying the same stuff. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again.
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He specifically said he knows what the problems are....
Sep 29, 2021, 11:16 AM
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He also said we are not a very good team right now.
How is that not acknowledging the problems?
He's not going to say things, especially publicly, that could demoralize the team.
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