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Anyone that knows someone who had ALS, understands what Dabo did
Jan 21, 2016, 11:05 PM
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I watched a relative of mine suffer from ALS. At first she could barely speak. Then a month passed and she couldn't speak at all, and could barely breathe. Within months she succumbed to the disease. Imagine a giant python slowly squeezing the life out of you day by day. ALS doesn't affect your mind, so you know you're slowly dying. There is no cure.
While this young man may not fit our criterion for what we look for in a football recruit, I understand why Dabo offered him a scholarship. What better place for a young man that will have to endure the inevitable hurt of losing his father than at Clemson? Sometimes it's bigger than the game of football. Dabo had a chance to be a blessing to a former teammate and friend and he took advantage of it, and I don't blame him one bit.
Proverbs 11:25-26 "Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it."
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110%er [5222]
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Amen brother!***
Jan 21, 2016, 11:19 PM
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Oculus Spirit [90770]
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Yes, Amen! (: Amen brother!*** )
Jan 21, 2016, 11:28 PM
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This recruitment story started off with lots of negativism but now we're seeing the wisdom & love that went into it, and the probability we will end up with a great Tiger player who will give 110% & make all proud!
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Agree 100%..thanks for posting.***
Jan 21, 2016, 11:26 PM
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Re: Agree 100%..thanks for posting.***
Jan 21, 2016, 11:30 PM
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Or maybe he is a good football player. We need safeties. He is a safety. Makes sense. I'm sure his dad is a friend of Dabo's. Yes, Dabo runs a family that includes legacies and friends sometimes, but this staff is phenomenal at evaluating talent. I think this is degrading to the kid. Stop telling us why a kid got a scholly and just trust the staff. I hear they just played for a national title.
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Re: Anyone that knows someone who had ALS, understands what Dabo did
Jan 21, 2016, 11:50 PM
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Beautifully said friend. Lost my dad to ALS. I will never forget watching a very healthy, vibrant man, reduced to a helpless 110lb man. As you mentioned, daddys mind was still sharp, as he daily, it seemed lost more function and abilities. It is as cruel a disease as there is, period. God have mercy on this young man and his family, and God bless Dabo. Proud he is our coach!
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Everyone ought to understand that.......its way more than
Jan 22, 2016, 12:27 AM
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Just about football with Dabo. It's qualities like he has exhibited here that attract the type of young men that choose Clemson University. I would hope that guys like R. Gary can see that the difference at Clemson is a lot more than brick and mortar.
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Re: Everyone ought to understand that.......its way more than
Jan 22, 2016, 1:01 AM
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Very well said. Dabo does things the right way.
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Well said.***
Jan 22, 2016, 12:55 AM
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Orange Blooded [3820]
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yeah but we've got a Natty to win and only 85 schollies
Jan 22, 2016, 5:00 AM
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to do it with!!!
why waste time on character??!!
why waste time on intelligence??!!
why waste time on leadership??!!
why waste time on those who don't care if there's no I in Team??!!
why waste time on "family"??!!
why spend even one minute tracking down anything but raw, unadulterated, physical athleticism??!!
'cause, you know, Kendrick Taylor was the real "savior" of Clemson Football.....
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Psssttttttt !!!!! It's Rendrick ..... and I did not know
Jan 22, 2016, 6:26 AM
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He is currently a grad assistant on our Strength & Conditioning staff.
AND he is working towards his masters.
LOVE our family !!!
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Anyone that knows Dabo, understands what Dabo did***
Jan 22, 2016, 5:39 AM
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