Turns out, Dabo is pretty good at this head coaching thing.

Nov 22, 2015, 11:02 AM

No doubt many of us had our doubts when the wide receivers coach was named the interim head coach at Clemson. I am sure once again in 2010, with a 6 - 7 record, that many had their confidence shaken. As fans we have had to face our own doubts while listening to all other naysayers. Yeah we've heard the jeers; he's a cheerleader coach, he's not an x's and o's guy, he should say less during post game interviews. Some have questioned if he disciplines his players too harshly (some not enough). Some question his decision to play the backups when he does.

Heck, here on Tnet there was a poster, who claimed to at one time be a part of Clemson's football program and sit in on football meetings. He refused to give Dabo any credit. It was all thanks to the coordinators he had hired we were told. Nobody respected his football opinions in those meetings we were told. Funny thing is, while we all sit around happier than a pig in mud, that poster is nowhere to be found. Not a word to be said... Why?

Because there is no denying the truth now. Dabo is a great head coach. There may be guys who have proven to be better x's and o's guys, but consider what Dabo is great at. We all know he is a great leader. He has proven to be one of the best recruiters in the country, regardless of his coaching position. He makes great decisions when it comes to hiring coaches. He helps develop good young athletes into good young men. Plain and simple, Dabo has every thing it takes to build and run a great program. What more could you ask for in a head coach?

So any who wish to question Dabo and his decisions, just look at his success. Now, take a look around college football at other coaches who also make decisions as head coaches. How many of them will be looking for a job at the end of the season? How many other football teams would like to have a coach like Coach Swinney?

It's good to be a Clemson Tiger and Dabo deserves a ton of credit. I doubted the hire when it happened and he has proven me wrong. I haven't doubted Dabo in years. Maybe many others will stop doubting him now as well.
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He never was a coordinator, so we were never able to see him develop an offensive scheme. I know he said he had a vision for the offensive scheme he wanted to have at Clemson and that is why he hired Morris. Dabo has proven he is confident in his hires. He allowed Morris to install his offense but we all know that the head coach makes the important decisions when it matters. Some head coaches had the opportunity to display their "x's and o's" knowledge while coaching as coordinators, before becoming head coaches. I believe Dabo has a great football mind. I know he knows football. I just haven't seen him have to display his game planning and play calling skills. I don't doubt him. I just haven't seen him have to use it.
I can't speak for everyone but that is why I said that others have proven themselves to be x's and o's guys.

Turns out, Dabo is pretty good at this head coaching thing.

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Only because I haven't seen it applied.

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Re: Only because I haven't seen it applied.

It is based on the incorrect assumption that because Dabo

Dabo IS a great head coach.

Very few doubters among true Clemson people...

A lot of head coaches make decisions that are good for themselves

Seems like the doubts got stronger with every loss

I'm sure their success against us didn't help.

On ESPN, he has been referred to as "the greatest interim

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