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My first post as a pumper....
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Apr 29, 2023, 6:44 PM
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Get ready to bookmark this post because I'm about to drop some serious knowledge on you, JK. That's beyond my capabilities.
In order to improve from last year, our offense needs to step up. However, we have an ace up our sleeve in the form of the top assistant coach in the country, who is highly motivated to turn things around. If he can't do that, it could be detrimental to his career.
Luckily, our offense has some impressive tools to work with. Our offensive line is returning, and the starting five looks promising. If we can stay healthy, our rushing game could dominate. We also have two great running backs, talented tight ends, and a highly motivated offensive coordinator.
While our wide receivers and quarterback are still works in progress, the quarterback is mobile and can move the ball downfield. I believe our offense will be strong enough to get us to the playoffs, but we'll need some luck to go beyond that. We may not be at national championship level yet, but I would gladly take a playoff loss if given the choice.
Last year, our defense suffered an embarrassing loss to Tennessee, which I believe falls on Wes, our defensive coordinator. However, he wasn't fired, and I'm confident that he has learned from that experience. We have a great defensive line (although our defensive end depth could use improvement), future NFL linebackers, and a solid secondary. Even our weak links, Makuba and Mascoll, are not too shabby, although Makuba needs to focus and stay on track.
Overall, I have high hopes for Clemson Football next year. I believe we are playoff-bound, but we may not be quite ready for the national championship just yet. However, with a solid defense and a promising offense, I'm optimistic about our chances for the upcoming season.
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Re: My first post as a pumper....
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Apr 29, 2023, 6:52 PM
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For a pumper, you didn't go far out on any limbs. If you want to earn your pumper chops, get me fired up about Brad and the boys going into next season.
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Alright....
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Apr 29, 2023, 7:03 PM
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Hey guys, I know there's been a lot of talk lately about our Clemson basketball coach, Brad Brownell, and how some of us aren't too happy with his coaching. But I wanted to take a minute to remind everyone of some of the positive things he's done for our program.
First of all, Brownell has been our head coach for over a decade now, and in that time, he's led us to five NCAA tournament appearances and even won an NIT championship. That's nothing to sneeze at, especially considering some of the tough competition we face in the ACC.
Another thing I appreciate about Brownell is his ability to recruit and develop talented players. K.J. McDaniels, Jaron Blossomgame, and Shelton Mitchell are just a few examples of guys who have gone on to successful professional careers after playing for Brownell at Clemson.
And let's not forget about our defense. Brownell's teams are known for being tough and gritty on that end of the floor, and we've consistently ranked in the top 20 nationally in defensive efficiency over the past few years.
Finally, I think it's worth mentioning that Brownell is a genuinely good guy who cares about the community. He's been involved in various charity events and outreach programs to help those in need, and I think that says a lot about his character.
Look, I know there are some fans who aren't happy with Brownell's coaching style or the way our team has performed lately. And that's okay - we're all entitled to our opinions. But I just wanted to remind everyone that there are some positive things to focus on too, and that Brownell has done a lot for our program over the years. Let's give credit where credit is due. Go Tigers!
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Re: Alright....
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Apr 29, 2023, 8:11 PM
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I appreciate your effort. Gritty, hard playing defenders are good in pickup basketball. We need dominant players. OP would've landed Zion with his offensive plan. He saw it as boring. Everyone sees it as boring. Clemson didn't start succeeding in football until Chad Morris brought the fast, exciting play. Brownell is playing ball that doesn't exist in today's game for winning programs. And I would gladly back that up with TOP, PPG and other stats. But I appreciate your optimism.
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I tried man, I tried.***
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Apr 29, 2023, 8:23 PM
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Let's hope your right
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Apr 29, 2023, 7:27 PM
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Crossing my fingers
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