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OL Struggles
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OL Struggles


Sep 26, 2021, 8:49 AM

I was looking at Clemson O Linemen on an active NFL Roster (not practice squad) and I don't need more than one hand to count them. I'm sure most of you knew that already.

In 2020 the NFL OL pipeline was topped by the B1G 10 - Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Michigan, then they are followed by ND, Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, the real and only USC, Miami, and rounding out the top 10 is B1G 10 Iowa. I did read that ND currently has the most OL in the NFL after the 2021 draft.

1. Why aren't the Clemson coaches using their contacts and network to find out the traits these B1G 10 teams are looking for when recruiting OL and how they develop them?

2. When it comes time to replace the OL coach at Clemson due to retirement or what ever, I know where I would go looking for the replacement.

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If Austin were to take over at OL


Sep 26, 2021, 9:03 AM

He is completely unproven as an OL coach. If I’m a recruit do I take that leap?

These are the things that Dabo is not understanding. Of course we want someone within the family that knows the culture to coach.

Could Austin be a great OL coach? It’s possible but it is an unknown. Go get someone that has proven experience and credibility in developing OL

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Re: OL Struggles


Sep 26, 2021, 9:11 AM

All good points. However, I suspect that Dabo’s plan was to promote a family member from within (shocker!) - former OL Thomas Austin who is an Off analyst. I could be wrong and truly hope that I am. He has no FT coaching experience and would never be in consideration for a top tier program coaching position. I bet he is a great person, etc. Still, zero FT coaching experience.

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