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Letterman [167]
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Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:16 PM
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Or maybe i missed it and if i did i apologize….
But i feel like it’s a BIG deal that Tom Allen will be up in the box and not down on the field.
I think one of the key reasons Brent Venables has awesome offenses was his electric energy down on the field.
What does everyone else think of this?
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Legend [6983]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:18 PM
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I thought it was odd as well. Who will be leading the troops on the sideline?
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Heisman Winner [83952]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:19 PM
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My guess is Big Ben B.
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Paw Master [16169]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 11, 2025, 10:11 PM
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Isn't Reed the Asst HC or something like that? I wondered who would be calling in the plays also. I would be surprised if it's a 1st yr coach, BB, calling in the plays.
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Starter [290]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 13, 2025, 4:58 AM
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If so, I'll take it. Dude's got fire and passion and KNOWS the schemes. Light years ahead of the Pillsbury Doughboy previously on the sideline. Allens up high and Boulware prowling and barking below? I'll take it! Go Tigers!! Beat the tigers!
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Tiger Spirit [9595]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:21 PM
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I wasnt a fan when I heard this either. Seems like it would be easy for everyone to revert to the casual attitudes that got us ran all over last season without his foot up their ###. Guess we will see.
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Starter [290]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 5:01 AM
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Seriously doubt there are casual attitudes this season. TA will not allow that. Neither will Dabo....
No Kool-Aid. Go Tigers!!
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Clemson Sports Icon [54081]
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I dont have a problem with it.
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:22 PM
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He has been coaching a long time. He has been a very successful DC. If he sees the game better and feels more comfortable in the box, that’s what he should do.
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Legend [6983]
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Re: I dont have a problem with it.
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:27 PM
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I wish he could clone himself and be in the box and the sideline. Anyway, who will be running the show on the sideline?
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Playmaker [398]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 11, 2025, 9:28 PM
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I don’t like it either! I was surprised when it was announced a while back .
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Asst Coach [859]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:33 PM
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Because it's a non-issue. I would think he knows way more about coaching and what's best for the defense than fans.
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Legend [6983]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:38 PM
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Yeah he does, and nobody is saying anything different. People did notice the difference with team intensity with Pork Chop on the sidelines compared with Venables all fired up with th3 Het Back Guy. Tom Allen is intense, so do the math. They are wondering about bringing that intensity back to the sidelines. Who is going to bring it?
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Standout [-93]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:40 PM
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It’s been said you literally could not understand him on the headset trying to call plays he screams so much. Probably why he got put in the booth at Penn state and will be here as well. I assume both his son and Ben will be on the sideline
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Game Changer [1719]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 9:59 PM
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Eason and Boulware will provide a lot of energy.
V can’t be replaced, plain and simple.
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Campus Hero [13544]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 10:00 PM
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And CBV also had awesome defenses.
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Orange Beast [6464]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 10:03 PM
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I think JK was correct earlier. That’s Tom‘s style, it’s what has worked for him.
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Orange Beast [6547]
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It's a Nothing Burger
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Aug 11, 2025, 10:19 PM
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...being on the sidelines didn't help Pork chop 🥩.
Tom Allen's defense's were pretty stout at Penn State...and he was in the box.
Different style...but similar results to Brent Venables.
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Standout [-93]
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Re: It's a Nothing Burger
Aug 12, 2025, 7:57 AM
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He was only at PSU for one year and had probably the most talented defense in the country to work with. Even puddin looked good the first year after BV left with the talent he had
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Paw Warrior [5058]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 11, 2025, 10:29 PM
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I understand in many ways Allen is being seen as BV 2.0, and in many ways the two are very similar. But I don’t think gameday sideline intensity is the only mark of a great DC. The DC needs to be able to identify patterns in the opposing offense and weaknesses in our D. For those of you who have seen enough live games you know to really see the plays develop you need to be 20-30 rows up or more, after all there’s a reason the press box is mid stadium and not feild side like in basketball. So if TA feels the place he can bring the biggest positive impact on our play calling is in the booth, then I trust his long career of experience to make that decision himself.
As for the comments on effort and intensity on the sidelines, that is not only a product of gameday intensity shown by a coach like we loved to see from BV. No, that culture of intensity, accountability, commitment, and effort is built on the practice field, and if you’ve been following the practice reports this offseason you know TA has come a long way in rebuilding that culture already. As Coach Batson’s famous 4Q video reminds us, “you win championships when the band ain’t playing, when the cheerleaders ain’t cheering…”
I can’t wait to see the new defense in 20 days, spot the ball!
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Tiger Spirit [9989]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 12, 2025, 8:39 AM
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Well said Braves fan.
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Orange Blooded [2141]
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Motion for a formal inquest and get to the bottom of these shenanigans!***
Aug 11, 2025, 11:21 PM
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Rival Killer [2913]
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Boulware's on the field***
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Aug 12, 2025, 8:08 AM
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Valley Legend [12662]
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somebody better get him a "get back guy!"***
Aug 12, 2025, 8:41 AM
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Paw Warrior [4700]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 12, 2025, 8:11 AM
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He will be able to se the field and what the opposing offense is doing more clearly. I’ve always thought the OC and DC should always be in the box.
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Game Changer [1648]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 12, 2025, 8:37 AM
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Now we’re going to demand a say in where the coaches will be positioned? Have you spoken with CDB about this? Somebody best be filling him in ASAP!
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CU Guru [1520]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 7:45 AM
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Write a formal letter to the Dabo @ the Oculus
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Orange Blooded [2560]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 12, 2025, 8:38 AM
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I am for whatever works instead of this whiny Clemson nitpicky biotching thing our fans do before we've even seen a game.
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Hall of Famer [8864]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 12, 2025, 8:57 AM
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Ben B. will provide plenty of energy on the sideline. You can count on that.
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Ultimate Tiger [35937]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
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Aug 12, 2025, 9:05 AM
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I think you just made a good case as to why fans shouldn't be involved in these kinds of decisions.
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All-TigerNet [5911]
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Boulware down on the field is all the energy we need.***
Aug 13, 2025, 7:29 AM
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National Champion [7320]
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I know --- let's find
Aug 13, 2025, 7:44 AM
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every possible thing to wring our hands over in these last few weeks before the season kicks off!
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Orange Phenom [14282]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 7:51 AM
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No one is talking about it because there is no clear evidence that a DC on the field has more success than a DC in the PB. It is the personal preference of the DC to be in whichever location they feel most comfortable
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National Champion [7728]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 8:07 AM
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I am having trouble finding your poasts where you fret about Elliot being in the box when we were winning titles.
Or does this only apply to DC's?
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Game Changer [1646]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 8:23 AM
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I was surprised when I heard he would be in the box. As you said, I feel like his energy would be a big plus on the sideline. The good thing is Boulware should be on the field and he provides tons of energy. Go Tigers!
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Asst Coach [859]
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Gut reaction is I don't like it, however, I'll reserve judgment until we see the
Aug 13, 2025, 8:26 AM
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product on the field.
He's not Venables and I don't think he need to emulate him, let's let him cook his own way and judge him on the results, not where he's located in the stadium.
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CU Medallion [19070]
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Re: Why isnt anyone talking about this?
Aug 13, 2025, 8:29 AM
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I didn't know BV was running offense too. What a coach! What a man!
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