Re: Why is Venables at our scrimmage?

Even if BV were unprofessional and unethical, as a mature leader of men he would restrict himself from poaching Clemson recruits while enjoying Clemson’s hospitality.

The loss he would suffer far outweighs the benefit gained. A leader of men would recognize that. And since he IS a man of both professionalism and ethics, as well as a friend, trusted colleague, former employee and former boss, and player’s dad, he isn’t there to poach.

That doesn’t mean Dabo gave him the keys to the playbook, but I also wouldn’t discourage Goodwin from spending time with him. But it would need to be at Godwin’s initiative.

So far as I’m concerned, if OK isn’t on our schedule this year, he can borrow anything except personnel.

In the extremely competitive world of CFB coaching, relationships based on trust are to be treasured. After an initial season of 6-7 football and player transfers, I’m sure BV is feeling some pressure in Norman. Spending some time at Clemson is probably the closest thing to a spa day he is going to get.

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Anger over Venables' appearance

Mar 20, 2023, 9:33 AM

You might not like that he's at our practice. Some have the concept that he's there stealing our recruits and our playbook. Look, any success we've had on defense is partially or mostly attributable to him. What's he going to steal there? And on offense--he inherited a playbook from Mr. Riley's more successful older brother. Not that the two are identical, but if you could get Lincoln or Garrett at the same price, who you taking?

Others have already noted that he has a son on a team and a good friend as head coach. From that standpoint alone, I'm cool with him being there.

If I found out that Brent made PLANS to be there the same day as Sammy, and monopolized his time...THEN I might get worked up. But the way I see it, Venables being there is a good thing for us. The recruit saw Venables make the trip to Clemson because WE are the leader. The standard. CLEMSON is the place people wanna be. If there's any copying to be done, then WE have the blueprint that people want to copy. And the real ones will recognize that and want to be in the orange jerseys.

I like that the kid has made two trips and will be back in June in time to impact his July decision. He's a hot commodity. I hope he lands here. The fact that he recognized Peter Woods and the rest of the D line should make him lick his lips thinking about how it's going to give him room to operate (not like other schools don't have prize recruits, but the fact that he's picturing himself here is good).

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Why is Venables at our scrimmage?