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What is commitment?
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Oct 30, 2025, 6:23 AM
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I wrote this as a response to another poast and thought it might be a good topic on its own.
Commitment runs both ways. If what you thought you were committing to changes then you have to do what is best for you.
There are a lot of unknowns about our program right now and other programs are fanning those flames with recruits. We aren’t going to talk our way out of these issues. We are going to have to initiate a lot of changes in our program and show results that we are truly a prime destination again.
Unfortunately, most of what we have to do is going to take time to prove out and some lean years may be ahead of us until we do
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Re: What is commitment?
Oct 30, 2025, 6:37 AM
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In college football , it's a thing of the past.
I'm about truth and brevity.
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Re: What is commitment?
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 AM
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In college football today sadly it is a bargaining chip.
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National Champion [7543]
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Good Post
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Oct 30, 2025, 6:54 AM
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I agree about commitments. In the pre-Portal/NIL era, a signed Letter of Intent was essentially ironclad—only the coach could release a player from it. That dynamic created a different kind of accountability and finality.
Today, the landscape has shifted. Decommitments don’t carry the same weight because the portal offers new paths to fill those spots—often with players who are more developed and ready to contribute immediately. It’s not ideal, but it’s not catastrophic either. Programs that adapt quickly and build trust through results will weather this transition better than those that rely on legacy expectations.
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Dynasty Maker [3491]
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Not false, but there's a "yes, but" there . . .
Oct 30, 2025, 9:28 AM
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Yes, decommits carry less weight b/c commitments themselves carry less weight. Since the strength of the commitment is less than it used to be, a decommitment doesn't constitute as big of a deal or as big of a loss as it used to.
But the flip side is that since decommitting is so much easier, there's also no pressure to rush the decision to decommit... staying committed for a while when you're still unsure is no stresser, b/c you know you can back out easily later. Uncertainty puts little pressure on the prospect, meaning when they DO decommit, it's a stronger sign - not just that they're unsure about the solidity of their commitment - but that they really don't want to go there.
It used to be that a decommit often meant "I'm unsure about this school, but they are still on the table." Now I would think it more often means "I'm not considering them anymore."
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Re: What is commitment?
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Oct 30, 2025, 7:05 AM
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Well said, if we make the right changes to re-commit to becoming elite again it will definitely take 2-3 seasons to come to fruition.
That being said it’s much easier to accept lean years seeing that fundamental changes have been made and you’re on the right path than wandering in the desert with unqualified nepo hires littering the staff
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Re: What is commitment?
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Oct 30, 2025, 9:45 AM
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I committed to a woman 47 years ago and neither have broken that commitment. Neither of us have an NIL but we do have the same bank account! Many of us know what a commitment is and how much it should mean!
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No one wanting to be in the NFL is going to come to Clemson.
Oct 30, 2025, 10:05 AM
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It’s a pipe dream for most (even the 5 stars), but it’s still their dream.
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Place holder to shop for offers.***
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Oct 30, 2025, 10:19 AM
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Dynasty Maker [3459]
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Re: What is commitment?
Oct 30, 2025, 10:25 AM
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show me the money sums it up
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Re: What is commitment?
Oct 30, 2025, 12:22 PM
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You spelled the word incorrectly. It's M-O-N-E-Y.
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Re: What is commitment?
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Oct 30, 2025, 12:37 PM
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I don't blame a high school kid in the least... do what they think is best for them.
How many times have you applied for another job when you were in a job currently? Is that no different?
Or how many times have you accepted an offer for a job, and got offered a better one and changed your mind before you even started.
At the end of the day, the company that pays you the most compensation thinks the highest of you. Compensation can come in many forms... job satisfaction, opportunity for advancement, salary, benefits, work/life balance, etc....
Not every high school recruit has culture or graduation at the top of their list. Are they making a mistake? Possibly, but their eyes are on making it to the NFL. And making some money for their efforts along the way.
I can see how schools are recruiting against us.... Record, development, ACC schedule, success of Clemson players in the NFL.
At the end of the day, we all are wearing orange colored glasses and only care about Clemson winning. These kids do not share our views. They are and should be doing what they think is best for them.
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What is commitment? Something that no current college football player has.***
Oct 30, 2025, 12:54 PM
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