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Dabo needs to understand that........
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Dabo needs to understand that........

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Sep 17, 2025, 11:32 AM
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fans want to know about what's going wrong THIS season. Nobody is questioning or forgetting the success he's achieved in the past.

Him getting defensive isn't the answer. He just needs to discuss what his plans are to address and correct our team's problems this season. People need to be able to feel confident that he knows what needs to be done.

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Yeah

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Sep 17, 2025, 11:34 AM
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And hand out copies of the offensive and defensive playbooks while he’s at it.

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Sep 17, 2025, 11:49 AM
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that's the problem. All of our opponents already have it.

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Yet some here need Dabo to tell them whats wrong***

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:16 PM
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Re: Yet some here need Dabo to tell them whats wrong***

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:36 PM
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Not tell us what’s wrong. ADMIT what’s wrong. We already can tell but all he does is deny and talk about the past.

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So this is about validation for you and others?


Sep 17, 2025, 1:23 PM
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Now we are getting somewhere.




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Re: Yet some here need Dabo to tell them whats wrong***


Sep 17, 2025, 1:57 PM [ in reply to Re: Yet some here need Dabo to tell them whats wrong*** ]
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lol no

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:40 PM [ in reply to Yeah ]
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Seems they need to handout the playbooks to the players -and practice the plays more.

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Or maybe toss them and start over.***

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Sep 17, 2025, 1:24 PM
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Sep 17, 2025, 3:38 PM [ in reply to Yeah ]
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The offensive one should be easy, maybe half a Waffle House menu, single sided

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Re: Dabo needs to understand that........

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:14 PM
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It simple to say ‘ lack of toughness’, but hard to fix. Bear Bryant made sure his teams were tough.

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:44 PM
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So did Danny Ford. Unfortunately, Dabo cannot and should not talk about firing/not retaining assistant coaches during the season. And I'm pretty sure that will happen. Dabo must also make greater use of the portal (QB, RB, etc.) If neither happens, get ready for more seasons like this one.

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Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat.

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:45 PM
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It will probably be Riley. It will at least be a position coach or two.

At some point, maybe he will ask himself if he is part of the problem.

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Re: Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat.

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Sep 17, 2025, 1:34 PM
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I wouldn’t call those scapegoats; I’d call that doing your job as the HC.

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Re: Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat.


Sep 17, 2025, 6:17 PM
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There goes the Dabo cult thinking he's immune from doing all wrong...

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Re: Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat.


Sep 17, 2025, 1:54 PM [ in reply to Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat. ]
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who hired Riley and the position coaches you opine about?

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Re: Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat.


Sep 17, 2025, 3:33 PM [ in reply to Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat. ]
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In the last press conference he claimed he was just now getting good at his job. Whatever that means.

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Sep 17, 2025, 3:40 PM [ in reply to Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat. ]
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To be fair if he gets rid of Riley, Grish or Spiller he’s fixing the problem, as long as he keeps up his recent run of experienced coaching hires

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Sep 17, 2025, 6:16 PM [ in reply to Yes, Dabo will need a scapegoat. ]
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He found one. It's the fans.

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Re: Dabo needs to understand that........

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:33 PM
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Some of us realize LSU and GT are very good teams.

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
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Troy wasn’t exactly a world beater ..

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Sep 17, 2025, 12:46 PM [ in reply to Re: Dabo needs to understand that........ ]
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I guess we shouldn't expect Clemson to beat very good teams. If that is the case, get ready for a 5-7 season.

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Sep 17, 2025, 1:48 PM [ in reply to Re: Dabo needs to understand that........ ]
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But not as good as the Tigers made them look(IMO).

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Sep 17, 2025, 1:53 PM [ in reply to Re: Dabo needs to understand that........ ]
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Lol they aren’t though.

LSU will have at least 3 losses. Their defense is very good but they’re struggling offensively and it hasn’t looked good.

They’re a 9-3 team at best.

Georgia Tech is a solid team. They will win 8/9 games but they will choke against somebody they should beat. Again… solid… not great.

If GT and LSU both end up 9-3 or worse then what will you say?

9-3 for LSU would be very good especially playing in the SEC but that’s certainly not “great”.

9-3 for GT I think at this point would be considered disappointing but that’s exactly what will happen when they drop a game to somebody like BC or Duke. I don’t know their schedule off my head I’m kissing they’ll lose a couple to teams just like that watch and see.

If 9-3 comes to pass for either or both… I certainly wouldn’t call that “great”.

Neither of them are true National Title contenders.

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Sep 17, 2025, 3:35 PM
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"They got guys on scholarships too".

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Sep 17, 2025, 3:52 PM [ in reply to Re: Dabo needs to understand that........ ]
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I get what you are saying but we are one bad quarter against Troy from being 0-3. Things are not looking too good.

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Says he ignores the criticism


Sep 17, 2025, 12:50 PM
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and then goes on a very defensive rant.

But then again, what is he supposed to do?

No one likes to be criticized, and I doubt there are many people who can follow his advice of "don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't ask advice from"...at least I think that's the quote.

And isn't it human nature to defend yourself? Kind of a no win proposition; either acknowledge the criticism and offer a defense, or ignore it and be accused of having your head in the sand.

I realize that Dabo is a grown man, and a well compensated one at that, but what kind of response is going to satisfy the mob at this point? Obvious first step is put a better product on the field THIS WEEK. If we don't win (and probably cover) this week, the rumblings will likely get a lot louder.

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Sep 17, 2025, 1:40 PM
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He’s paid 11.5M/yr. in part, to show some restraint, especially in public and as a representative of the university.

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People complain when he says too much.


Sep 17, 2025, 1:53 PM
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People complain when he doesn’t say enough.
People complain when he does things the same way as others.
People complain when he does things his own way.
People complain players are paid too much.
People complain players aren’t paid enough.
People complain we are in the ACC.
People complain when we win the conference.
People complain when we make the playoffs.


People complain.




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Re: People complain when he says too much.


Sep 17, 2025, 1:56 PM
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I promise their isn’t nor will their ever be a time where Dabo Swinney is accused of “not saying enough”.

That has NEVER been a problem for Dabo but Dabo sure has created unnecessary drama like he just did again by not knowing when to shut up.

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Dabo at tines seems to be a human with feelings***


Sep 17, 2025, 1:49 PM
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