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Front Page Story: Back on track
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Front Page Story: Back on track


Mar 28, 2013, 10:24 AM

 
Back on track

Martavis Bryant sat at home and pondered the choices he had made that led him to missing the bowl game against LSU, and he knew one thing - never again. Full Story »


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Unbelievable talent


Mar 28, 2013, 10:31 AM

If Bryant is maturing as the news indicates, he can be an absolute superstar WR, not only in college, but the NFL.

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Before this gets flooded with comments like


Mar 28, 2013, 10:44 AM

"I'd rather win doing it wrong than lose doing it right," while I somewhat agree look at Stanford. We all know they have high academic standards, yet have had many very good or great teams.

But I saw a story yesterday that talked about David Shaw's requirement for recruits: vocabulary. And he makes a pretty good point: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--david-shaw-building-stanford-into-a-perennial-power-with-unconventional-recruiting-mandate-044557382.html

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Re: Before this gets flooded with comments like


Mar 28, 2013, 10:48 AM

I think Dabo has proven that he wants to do things the right way time and time again. His recruiting practices have shown he is not afraid to let a stud go if it is better for the program.

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class act, class school, and they'll hit you in the mouth


Mar 28, 2013, 11:18 AM [ in reply to Before this gets flooded with comments like ]

we probably won't ever be able to be a Stanford for a number of reasons, in terms of the standards that they have as a university, etc., but Dabo is spot on, just like Coach Shaw is in terms of discipline, accountability, and being "all in". You don't have to have future rocket scientists in pads, but if you have kids who believe in each other, thrive in discipline and accountability, and understand that they are building character for adult life, you will win the right way, especially if you combine that with a lot of athletic talent...i live in San Diego so i'm inundated with PAC-12 mentality all around me...let me tell you, Stanford is hated by most out here (especially SC and Duck fans), but respected by all....nobody wants to play those guys out here with a title on the line, in the rain or mud, etc., because everyone out here knows they will drive your ### into the dirt physically as well as mentally....and be a class program afterward.

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Stanford has also been very bad for long periods of time


Mar 28, 2013, 3:18 PM [ in reply to Before this gets flooded with comments like ]

I do not want Clemson to be like Stanford athletically... although I certainly wouldn't mind if my Clemson degree was looked at like a Stanford degree at some point.

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I'll take my Clemson degree against any. Just me I guess!***


Mar 28, 2013, 5:10 PM



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I worked as a Construction Manager for decades.


Mar 29, 2013, 1:13 PM

I never met a man, woman or situation I couldn't handle in negotiations.

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Why did he have mandatory study hall in the first place?


Mar 28, 2013, 11:13 AM

Were his grades that bad? Apparently it seems he maintained the proper GPA to qualify to play with him missing study halls.

I dont agree with arbitrarily assigning mandatory study hall to all players. If a player can maintain the proper GPA without study hall, good for him. If a player is struggling with grades, then you assign him mandatory study hall and see if the grades improve.

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Since you don't know, who cares? It's not your call 'coach'.***


Mar 28, 2013, 11:17 AM



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^^^.***


Mar 28, 2013, 11:18 AM



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Re: ^^^.***


Mar 28, 2013, 11:24 AM

Makes one wonder why Spencer Region is still taking up a scholarship. All the talent in the world, and a total bust. Time to show him the door?

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Re: ^^^.***


Mar 28, 2013, 11:31 AM

You do not know.... At some point it might click in with Region as well and if he turn 'all in' he could be the best lineman on he field.... We gave him a scholarship and I have no problem with him being on the practice squad for 4 years....

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wonder? not me & not if you know clemson.


Mar 28, 2013, 11:45 AM [ in reply to Re: ^^^.*** ]

you might not like it, but pretty sure it's not in clemson's dna to just show someone the door.

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Re: wonder? not me & not if you know clemson.


Mar 29, 2013, 12:50 PM

So you are saying that a guy who has accepted a 60-K scholarship has no obligation whatever to get with the program? Thus, commitment and accountability are strictly a one-way street?? Nice message to be sending to the other players.

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sammy enjoyed his 2 game suspension, peters enjoyed


Mar 29, 2013, 1:38 PM

his missed practices, bryant was invited to stay home for the chik-fil-a bowl, bellamy was sent home from charlotte, is no longer with the program, desmond brown cya... http://www.midlandsconnect.com/sports/story.aspx?id=681997#.UVXQVVdi2tE

pretty sure the coaches have a great handle on the messages being sent to the players.

the staff has said they view scholarships as long term deals, not 1 year deals as do some programs. i simply pointed that out for you because you seemed unaware.

if you don't like that, that's different & your prerogative.

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Re: Why did he have mandatory study hall in the first place?


Mar 28, 2013, 11:50 AM [ in reply to Why did he have mandatory study hall in the first place? ]

> Were his grades that bad? Apparently it seems he
> maintained the proper GPA to qualify to play with him
> missing study halls.
>
> I dont agree with arbitrarily assigning mandatory
> study hall to all players. If a player can maintain
> the proper GPA without study hall, good for him. If
> a player is struggling with grades, then you assign
> him mandatory study hall and see if the grades
> improve.

Sure he had the grades to play but if your GPA is 2.5 or below you are required to attend Study Hall, Dabo's rule. I think the GPA above is the correct number.

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Passion for purple?


Mar 29, 2013, 1:15 PM

Relax, I gave you the point.

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no matter what he does on the field he will be a better man


Mar 28, 2013, 11:21 AM

for the experience.

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Re: no matter what he does on the field he will be a better man


Mar 28, 2013, 11:32 AM

I think he is a better man already... he know actions have consequences.... and he hurt no one but himself.

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Re: no matter what he does on the field he will be a better man


Mar 28, 2013, 8:00 PM

Amen! He didn't quit. Its not all X's & O's,

Yes, sometime sports fans loose focus on (opportunities and present successes), and view excellent by wins and loses. Yes, SUCCESS to come with building opportunities as well as building life long memories along the way, the great experiences during the process, building character and developing forever pride while on the journey. YES, we have to look pass life failures, and realize that there's still sunshine behind a temporary dark cloud and not forgetting the sacrifies it took to get to this point in life(winning or losing). Not quitting, and remember that there's finer and more important things that prioritize this great life.
P.S. THE FUTURE LOOK (BRIGHT) FOR OUR (CLEMSON TIGERS). ALL-IN FELLOWS IN ALL YOU DO, AND SUCCESS WILL FOLLOW. KNOW MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AT, OR WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN LIFE. (GO TIGERS & NEVER QUIT).

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Re: Front Page Story: Back on track


Mar 28, 2013, 6:27 PM

Does anyone think Spurlid would have taken the same course of action? You won't be able to convince me of that. I'm proud of Dabo for placing the development of young men ahead of W's and L's. He's demonstrated that several times. I want us to be defined by the 3 C's - Class, Character, Champions.

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"Dabo crushed my soul." --- Classof09


"I'd much rather lose doing it right than win doing it wrong


Mar 29, 2013, 1:10 PM

..."

suck it Steve Spurrier

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