I went back 5 years to look up all the players who have transferred from Clemson.

Feb 8, 2018, 1:39 PM

One of the things that really irates me is who the media twist the transfers back on Clemson and the coaching staff. They paint a very negative picture indicating it’s common place for players to transfer out.

What they fail to mention is most of the players who have transferred out have already earned their degree. The ones who have not received their degree usually drop down from an FBS school so they could play right away. In one or two situations I believe there were some medical issues involved ( want go into any details ). But in every case the player leaving had the class to thank Clemson for the opportunity to play football for the Tigers.

Not one single player was ask to leave or had his scholarship taken away. We have not over signed players to force transfers. These kids by the time they reach college level athletics knows the best players will play and that every year they have to earn they starting spot. I would venture to say during the recruiting process Dabo and his staff make this very clear. This is why Clemson is not for every recruit. This is why the Clemson staff is very selective. You probably could ask every player who has transferred out if he was promised a starting position. If they are honest with themselves they would tell you no. The coaching staff told us it would be hard work with no guarantees.

But if you read or listen to the media they try to portray the transfer in as negative as possible way so it can possibly have an affect on our recruiting and how fans perceive Clemson.

Those of us who take the time to do their research know differently. For example Kelly Bryant had to know it might be possible that Clemson would sign a QB that might take his job. This goes for every single player on the team.

If the media’s version of players who have left the program were true and correct it would get out to the recruits and HS coaches. It would have negative effects on recruiting and we would not have pulled in the best class ever and our recruiting would not be improving each under Dabo’s tenure at Clemson as the recruiting coordinator and as the HC.

To the trolls on this board your negative post regarding players transferring to other programs is not working. In the end honesty and integrity win out every time.

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That’s after the NCAA allowed Clemson so special latitude to help RayRay take care of his younger brother. Not sure about all the details but The Clemson Coaches and The Clemson Family pulled together to help a young man in trouble. At the point his brother moved in with him and I believe he relied on the financial assistance from Clemson and fans football had to take a back seat. I believe he did get his degree before leaving. I am attaching some articles for you to read. After reading them I guess you will have to make up your own mind.

IMO it was a difficult situation for a 20 year old to handle. Taking care of his brother, getting his degree and competing for a spot on the field. I feel Clemson did as much as they could under all circumstances being considered. I hope all the links work.

We should be proud of Ray Ray accomplishments and his attitude towards life.

https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/one-on-one-with-ray-ray-mcelrathbey/article_7ef1b7ac-09f3-5bfd-a698-1aba5bd96d53.html

https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/ray-ray-finished-playing-for-tigers/article_bd779c59-6fcc-5320-aee3-737315d40573.html

http://www.ajc.com/sports/college/with-former-clemson-defender-ray-ray-mcelrathbey/h3g8RqH6n2fNBra0LoWHmJ/

https://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2008/03/10/ray-ray-contd-a-clemson-response

I went back 5 years to look up all the players who have transferred from Clemson.

Also, Clemson is at 82 schollies right now

Still that huge glaring hole at fullback

Another thing to consider

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I really have not seen any negative media on transfers.***

Yep- I haven’t seen or heard a single

How often has media bashed Clemson transfers?

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