Honest Recruiting Question

Feb 6, 2013, 8:44 PM

First of all, I would like to say that I'm very pleased with our class. Sure we missed a couple big names near the end, but we also landed a couple big names. I think this class is very solid top to bottom and addressed some major needs.

Now to my question.. It kind of hit me earlier today that a few Tiger fans, and even a few Clemson bloggers, etc. that we tend to follow seem to be contradictory on their recruiting thoughts. On one hand, they are disappointed with a class like this one that doesn't include a big name (Lawson, Adams, etc.). They seem to blame Dabo and crew for not 'closing'. On the other hand, they turn around and say that programs like Auburn and Ole Miss have dirty recruiting practices and boosters. (I fully believe that these things are taking place as well.) But my question is: If we, as Clemson fans, feel that Dabo and crew run a clean program, and that we get recruits because of the family atmosphere, tradition, and whatever is in these hills that we love, how do we expect him to compete with money? How do people question Dabo's closing/recruiting ability with some big name guys if we think some programs are offering cash? I just don't think we can say 'man we really blew it closing on that guy, but he went to Auburn/Ole Miss/(insert here) because they are obviously handing out the dough.'

Thoughts?

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I was thinking the same thing. Guys around the league are going to look at some last minute flips we landed and wonder aloud too. While Ole Miss landed a massive class for little success last year, can't really make much in the way of accusations without any facts backing it up.

I read on here a lot and don't post too often but I gotta say that the results today were better than I could have hoped. You can't win them all, but we filled some massive gaps that we were needing heading into the coming year. I think this class will only add to the solid team and atmosphere that Dabo is creating in the valley we all love so much. He is making a foundation for what will help Clemson be an perennial force.

Honest Recruiting Question

Re: you are expecting logic and consistency

I really think it is a great class that fulfills our needs.

If they are really playing dirty, then it will always make

Re: If they are really playing dirty, then it will always make

I think it's the type of players we bring in

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