Re: Why is this board so self-righteous?

Some fans are never satisfied.

I skim other teams boards just to see how they are reacting to current events of their teams. I've learned that "keyboard commandos" are on every board. And, the more successful a team is, the more irate the fans are.

A few examples:

1. Ohio State board after losing to Michigan. The general sentiment was, "He's lost to Michigan two years in a row. If he can't beat them next year it's time for him to move on."

2. Bama board after losing to LSU. General sentiment, "It's time for Nick to retire. The game has passed him by. We'll never get to Atlanta again, much less win a national championship."

3. SC board after losing to Vandy. "We made a mistake. We hired a cheerleader, not a coach. Time to move on."

4. FSU board after losing 3 in a row. "Norvell can't recruit. His coaching staff stinks. Who can we get to replace him?"

I'm sure LSU fans are complaining about Kelly. I know ND fans were complaining about Freeman early in the season.

There are a segment of fans at every school who are never satisfied and they like to let people know it. Those fans gravitate to message boards.

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Dec 4, 2022, 6:37 PM

LosTigres17 have you ever been a Head football coach? If so what level and where? Where did you get your information that Dabo wasted a season because of DJ. It’s seems like everything negative that happened with Clemson football over the last 2 year’s is going to be blamed on DJ. It’s pretty #### said so many Clemson fan’s became hateful spiteful people because of one player! I made some negative comments too but I am very sorry for letting my emotions control my thoughts.

DJ did not cost us a chance at a spot in CFP’s. It was a team effort. There were many mistakes due the ND and SC game that were made by the Coaching Staff and the players. On any given day teams can have a bad game. The problem is everyone wants a scapegoats who happen to be DJ, Streeter and Wes Goodwin, Tyler Grisham the WR’s coach and the fact the Brent Venables left for OU. By the way OU’s defense was average this year.

Fan’s want to blame somebody. This year it seams IMO teams we played were much better the last 2 years. Many of them are or were ranked at the time we played them. Some finished ranked in the last polls.

If you compare our schedule to OSU’s schedule with our schedule many of the other teams we played were initially ranked in the top 25 teams. Teams in the CFP final poll last year ended up with 1 or 2 losses. Bama lost 2 games. I don’t know if UGA is cheating but they quickly became a football machine over the last 2 year’s. Prior to the last 2 years UGA could not finish in the top 4 except for the 1 NC game they gave to Bama. This year has been a crazy year for college football. Bama, Clemson, OSU and LSU all CFP teams in the last 8 years will mostly likely be on the outside looking in. The only team that may get in is OSU. If they get in it will be an early Christmas gift which they don’t deserve. Michigan kicked OSU’s butt 2 consecutive year’s. If you look at the rest of OSU’s schedule it’s average schedule at best. If Ryan Day loses to Michigan next year he could be out as OSU’s HC. Because winning is the most important factor for the OSU fan base. I would not be surprised if Urban Meyer was not waiting for Ryan Day to be fired so he can step back into the HCing job at OSU.

Except for a few incidents which include Danny Ford’s departure, The embarrassing incident involving Ken Hatfield’s departure (never had a chance at Clemson) and Tommy Bowden’s departure, I have always felt Clemson was the best fans in college football. Fans that are a cut above all college programs.

But the last 2 years I feel we have as a fan base allowed ourselves to stup to the level of fans from such schools as SC, Auburn, LSU, and a few ACC teams. I love Clemson and have been a diehard fan since I was a kid. Win or lose my dedication as a fan never wavered. One reason is I have always felt our fan base was very special. Also, many of my family are Clemson graduates. I have als been a Braves fan even when they could not draw more than 5000 to 10000 fans.

I hope Clemson fans can find their way back to that level of being a unique special fan base. Win or lose I would like to to see that Clemson Family atmosphere again and that culture which was a big reason some of the best recruits such as Terry Allen, The fridge, Steve Fuller, CJ Spiller, DW, TL, Wayne Gallman, ETN, Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, The Power Rangers, Hunter Renfrow and many other Elite athletes. Kids that wanted to play for Clemson because we were different from other programs. Our positive fan base, Dabo’s energy and our unique culture are some of the reasons recruits wanted that Special Clemson offer.

Now it’s becoming more competitive recruiting top players is because of NIL, the transfer portal and social media. And I am sure more cheating made easier by NIL and the pathetic NCAA’s leadership and enforcement of rules. With 12 consecutive successful years I don’t remember so much negative and spiteful post on Social Media as I have seen in the last 2 years. I consider the last 2 years as being successful with 10 or more wins, 2 NC’s 7 or 8 consecutive ACC Championships, 7 consecutive wins out of 8 years over the coots and great BG wins how can fans be dissatisfied??

I believe the change at Clemson over the last 2 years has negatively affected our ability to recruit top talent. These recruits are smart so are their families. They are able to read and see the fracture among the Clemson fan base. I am certain they read all of the negative post about specific coaches and players and how unhappy many fans are with the adversity Clemson is currently going through. They can read how week after week certain coaches and players are being blamed for the teams adversity even though we are 11-2 and just throttled NC to win the ACC Championship. NC supposedly has one of the best QB’s in college football. But they were only able to put up 10 points.

I hope so many of the negative spiteful post will stop and fan’s will stop blaming DJ even though we are 11-2 with the possibility of finishing 12-2. I honestly believe worked extra hard and DJ gave his Clemson his heart and best efforts. I bet no one feels as bad as DJ for his play at times. These are memories he may carry with him for a lifetime. That’s a heavy burden to carry to know some of your play let down the coaches, his teammates and the fans. I hope not but I believe DJ will remember all of the spiteful hateful comments directed to him. Those are bad memories to associate with one’s time in college which should be filled with great memories.

I hope if this is DJ’s last season at Clemson. Fan’s will show their appreciation for DJ’s hard work, his efforts and dedication to Clemson football. Try to realize DJ did work his butt off to improve. Don’t for get the dropped passes and RB fumbles either.

I hope he will receive many positive positive comments on social media and post of thanks for doing his best to fill the big shoes on Trevor Lawrence and Deshawn Watson. And a Thank You for choosing Clemson. He felt Clemson was a special place to move from California to SC.

Thank you DJ for being a man of integrity, honesty and a man of Character through the adversity and success you experienced over the last 2 years. I hope you will return to Clemson for your final season.

If you decide to move on you will be missed. You are in the prayers of many and may God Bless your future endeavors with much success. Remember “ Once a Tiger always a Tiger “

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Why is this board so self-righteous?

Find a single post saying Dabo shouldn't be criticized.

Re: Find a single post saying Dabo shouldn't be criticized.

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Re: This, yes- Cade plaYED NICE FOR SURE

Correction-Dean Smith was the architect….***

No man, you didn't hear? Streeter went to OC school and had a new playbook on Saturday.***

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Re: Find a single post saying Dabo shouldn't be criticized.

False . . .

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There are plenty of posts here by the usual cultists

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Calling the Brad Cult, party of one.

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Bro, Brad is just getting started!

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