Dabo and the way he runs the program

Oct 26, 2015, 12:00 PM

I don't know if RUN is the right word since he isn't the athletic director but I suppose it's reasonably accurate. Either way, you have to like his style.

When Dabo first got the job, I felt like it was a solid hire, but I think like so many, we wondered if his lack of head coaching experience would prove to much to overcome early on at a program as passionate as Clemson. And early on he did do a few things that seemed unusual. Nothing major, but you couldn't help but figure it was him finding his sea legs.

Dabo always had a likable persona. Had no damaging past or failed previous coaching endeavors. And I think in some way this was part of his success. The Clemson job was a huge opportunity for any young coach. Especially one with no head experience. I read where he went and talked to coach Ford and a few others for advice. But inevitably , it seems like he decided somewhere along the way that if he were going to fail, he was gonna fail giving it his all and doing things his way. And he did. He has put his stamp on many parts of the program. And I think he has tried to be a real representative of the university. Scandal is not something anyone would associate with Dabo. And I think he has embraced that clean slate huge opportunity by running with it in a very cerebral and spiritual way.

He always had a knack for recruiting but even since he started, the ability of the staff to hit on more than they miss on has even improved. Which has been very big. You can tell that he has done a great job recruiting with the proper atmosphere. It is like a family and the kids coming in and their parents feel it. The way he genuinely has good intentions for the recruits beyond football has become even more apparent.

The halftime Saturday at Miami, where he kept the team outside was not only an attempt to avoid confrontation but an oppurtunity seized. He used this as a stage to further demonstrate his desire to run a clean program and to lead the teams youth with the proper example. That was probably more meaningful for the program than the huge margin of victory. I imagine lots of mothers and fathers have those few tv seconds a great deal of thought. It might sway a few recruits who are on the fence in the minds of those parents.

Dabo was given a golden chance and hasn't wasted it. He has built a national power. I'd argue that even if we don't win it all, if you factor in integrity along with wins, Clemson is already a national champion.

Clemson was great for Dabo and Dabo has been great for Clemson. This perfect fit is why I doubt he will ever leave. I know he loves Alabama but I'm sure he knows that recreating this magic would be near impossible. This is a once in a lifetime great fit.

Clemson is now a football powerhouse . But more importantly, it's a destination for players looking to become better men, beyond football. And that has staying power.

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Dabo and the way he runs the program

Nicely stated.***

i admit to being initially skeptical of hiring dabo.

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I Would Submit That Dabo Can Truly Run His Own Program

He will leave at some point.

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