I continue to acknowledge and prefer Dabo's approach to roster building.

Jan 4, 2025, 7:18 PM

In a world of madness, he is keeping Clemson as close *as possible* to the old way of recruit and build.

I have been critical of the coaching the last few years but I have simultaneously consistently defended this aspect of our program. I love our benevolent obstinance in the face of the tampering madness.

Now that it appears we may be making another key coaching change (I never fully bought in to Wes being the man for the job) and that we have done an incredible job of building a great roster despite our extremely different behavior (and reputation) I think we may be poised for our best year since 2020 next year.

I was optimistic before 2023 too and the Duke game shattered my confidence ever since. But Cade has made a radical turnaround, Matt Luke has already turned our O-line into a championship worthy unit, our WR room is lightyears different than it was just a season ago, and our Broyles OC may finally have his offense settled in in year 3. What we did against Texas says more to me than what we did against Kentucky in the 4th quarter last year. (I predicted 3 loss regular season this year)

I expect our defense to struggle again next year because it takes time to implement a tough defense under a new DC. Especially if the rumors are true about multiple staff (especially if Reed is gone) leaving.

Our offense should be championship caliber next year. Hopefully our defense is good enough to hold serve often enough to win.

If we get killed by LSU or look clueless on offense I will hopefully never have an opinion again. But I am very happy Dabo has approached roster building (retention) the way he has and it adds a whole nother layer to whay I want to see Clemson rise back to the top 5 next year. Optimistic rant over.

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I care about one thing and thing only, Winning at the highest level. Getting back to NC contenders. If his way worked then great but based off the past 4 years it didn’t work. Being unique doesn’t equal elite. So far in the NIL/Portal era his way was a failure. Simple as that. He’s had to admit to himself that avoiding the portal is no longer an option with the addition of two guys so far and probably more for next season. He’s had to fire two coordinator hires and a position coach since the change from the NC staff. Proving that hiring from within didn’t work.

I’m hoping with the new hires and change of heart for the portal that we will join the modern era of football. The biggest issue we face is keeping up in the NIL space to attract the top talent again.

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I continue to acknowledge and prefer Dabo's approach to roster building.

Well said and a well stated anthem for the majority of us pessimists.

Re: Well said and a well stated anthem for the majority of us pessimists.

I didnt say to fire Grisham. But based on your summation, tell me

hmm...I don't know...

As long as it can be done with integrity and remembering that Clemson

Re: I continue to acknowledge and prefer Dabo's approach to roster building.

Dabo's policy of hiring inexperienced coaches is why we dropped off.

Thankfully Dabo is about more than winning

Re: I continue to acknowledge and prefer Dabo's approach to roster building.

This new path is unsustainable. Its too whacky. It was wise to be cautious.***

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