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Asst Coach [702]
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Is this the beginning of a Clemson dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 11:11 AM
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I say it might very well be....
We seem to be steadily trending upward and recruiting at a high level. Could Clemson be on the verge of a historic run over the years to come?
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All-In [25393]
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I prefer to remain highly optimistic. But I want those wins
Feb 1, 2015, 11:24 AM
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against ND, GT, the Cards, FSU and of course, SC...and that ACC crown.
One-by-one, one step at a time. The dynasty talk can come later. For now, like so many of my fellow Tigers, I'm ALL IN with Dabo Swinney, our staff and team!
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All-TigerNet [10871]
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What is defined as a dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 11:34 AM
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I would think we'd have to win the NC first and then maybe perennially challenge for it afterward...kinda how Bama did by winning the NC 3 out of those 4 years to be considered a dynasty.
We definitely may be seeing the beginning of a long stretch of success, but I want a NC under the belt before I start thinking dynasty 
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Oculus Spirit [81889]
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I think that's why he's saying the beginning ;)***
Feb 1, 2015, 11:35 AM
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All-TigerNet [10871]
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I'd be so thrilled if Clemson won the NC that I've never
Feb 1, 2015, 11:45 AM
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thought about what I'd expect afterward and the establishment of a dynasty. I certainly would be satisfied with the NC and want continued success.
That brings up another question, how long would Clemson fans be willing to wait to win another NC after winning one here in a season or two? What would be considered success and failure from that point onward...I'm afraid of getting spoiled lol.
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110%er [5082]
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yep - we're on the verge of being spoiled..
Feb 1, 2015, 11:48 AM
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could be worse.
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110%er [5825]
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Re: Many of us older Tigers have been waiting since 1982...
Feb 1, 2015, 12:17 PM
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From one old guy to another. AMEN!
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ditto to you both!...lol***
Feb 1, 2015, 12:22 PM
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Re: I'd be so thrilled if Clemson won the NC that I've never
Feb 1, 2015, 12:15 PM
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Seems like Coach Ford said that after The Tigers won in '81. We've become spoiled by that championship and expect one every year now.
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110%er [5825]
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Re: What is defined as a dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 12:09 PM
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When I think Dynasty, I think of the Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, Notre Dame teams from the past that year in and year out were in competition for the National Championship. Miami teams of the late 80's 90's and early 2000's is probably the most recent team that comes to mind when I think about dynasties. It would be pretty cool to place The Tigers in that kind of company. Another neat thing about this is that Dabo and his staff are recruiting quality guys, on and off the field.
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Hall of Famer [22965]
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Agree with all that and would add
Feb 1, 2015, 12:28 PM
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Bama to that list as well...they would probably be considered to be the current team in midst of a dynasty (and not their first either). I'd love to see the Tigers in the top 10-12 annually and aiming much higher some years also. It'll be a load of fun the first time the Tigers get into the national playoffs.
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Letterman [297]
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Re: What is defined as a dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 12:32 PM
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There's not another team that comes to mind when you think of recent dynasties?
Three titles in four years, legendary coach, southern team?
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Re: What is defined as a dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 1:09 PM
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Remember, I'm an old guy. I can remember things that happened years ago but can't remember where I put my car keys. I guess I don't like to give the sec schools any more credit than I have to.
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Letterman [297]
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Re: Is this the beginning of a Clemson dynasty?
Feb 1, 2015, 11:57 AM
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I think the better question is, if we were to begin a dynasty, would it start this season, or 2016? I hope 2015 is the year we compete for the playoffs.
Three things that will determine 2015's success:
1. Dw's health
2. Pass rush - will we be able to get pressure on their QB? Shaw Lawson is the most important player on the team next year not named Deshaun Watson.
3. OL - will we see, at the least, marginal improvement from the OL? The freshmen will help with depth but not sure they're ready to be All-Americans yet.
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Oculus Spirit [83073]
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If we won another ACC crown, you maybe could ask that
Feb 1, 2015, 1:00 PM
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question. Then, we would have a chance to win 2 in a row or 3.
FSU has one 3 in a row. Is that a dynasty? It depends on how you define it.
Now, on a national scale, Bama won 3 in 4 years. That would be the closest to a dynasty in the new football playoff world.
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