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Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:02 PM
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Fill in the blank with your personal assessment. Here’s mine in order of importance …
Two “generational” QBs
Skill position guys (WR, RB) who met or exceeded their recruiting status
NFL quality defensive linemen who came back as seniors
Brilliant defensive coordination
Incredibly charismatic Head Coach
What else ya got?
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:19 PM
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Hunter Renfrow
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:59 PM
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This guy gets it!
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 11, 2023, 1:33 PM
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:20 PM
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I have 3 to add.
Brent Venables
Jeff Scott
Tony Elliott.
And one more, some players that were incredible leaders.
And, Tee Higgins, Justyn Ross, Renfrow.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:25 PM
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All starts with the coach
Without him the items you have listed above him never happen
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:28 PM
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Because God blessed the faithfulness of his humble servant (Dabo).
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:31 PM
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Dabo Swinney’s vision
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:49 PM
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Proper evaluation of talent. The 5 stars played like 5 stars. Some of the 3 stars played like 4 and 5 stars.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 7:59 PM
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All the stars aligned including a little luck.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 8:34 PM
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Lack of injuries to critical players / position groups.
That been our biggest plague the last 2 - 3 seasons.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 9:05 AM
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Exactly, we've been hit hard with the injury plague and it seems it's gonna be another season of it with all that's out now with injuries. Hopefully it's just residual injuries from last season and they all heal up quickly and stay healthy.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 9:16 AM
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Speaking of injuries we win the 15 NCG if not for Mac Alexander missing the game and Shaq Lawson playing hurt not being able to even get in his stance. Then being without Cain and Williams (who was out the entire season). With even just having Cain I think we win but being without Mac hurt us big time with OJ Howard running wide open multiple times for scores and huge gains.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 11:36 AM
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I don't know if I would blame injuries as much as TJ Green loafing
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Re: Overall it is the culture and support.
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Jul 10, 2023, 8:39 PM
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Secondary is we do have a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Clemson.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 10, 2023, 9:10 PM
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1. Two “generational” QBs
2. NFL quality defensive linemen who came back as seniors
3a. Incredibly charismatic Head Coach who brought in BV, CM, and with them brought in QB's & recruits
3b. Christian Wilkins who led 2018 team and facilitated segue of TL16 to starter with players
3c. (WR, RB) who met or exceeded their recruiting status
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TOMMY BOWDEN...
Jul 11, 2023, 12:08 AM
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hired Dabo. Tommy's outstanding quality was doing so little with so much.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 4:44 AM
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A culture that promotes hard work and becoming the best player you can be
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Dabo culture...also
Jul 11, 2023, 7:09 AM
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TL16 & DW4
No single thing ever propels a team to a championship, but some are definitely most important on that ladder to success. Dabo #1, his belief, his focus, his charisma, was instrumental to get those players here that wanted to be the best.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 7:17 AM
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I agree. It was the perfect combination of offensive skill positions and an elite defense that led us to our two NC. Also the culture that Dabo created. Our guys played with an edge and an us against the world mentality.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 11, 2023, 7:50 AM
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1. Dabo
2. DW4 and TL16
3. CW42 - I think his leadership is sometimes underrated and was almost as impactful as DW4 and TL16.
4. Jimmy Greenbeans
5. A lot of guys on both sides of the ball who met or exceeded their recruiting status, a long list that would be headed by Renfrow.
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One man’s belief he could sign the top RB out of Florida
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Jul 11, 2023, 8:03 AM
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Dabo’s belief in Clemson and his own ability to sell a vision. Support of the institution. Great co-signing hires. True fan (alumni) and fan support with funding. Takes. Village.
But starts with a WR coach before he became HC.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 11, 2023, 8:59 AM
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Tennessee, Florida, Miami, and FSU took a step back in recruiting... we were able to swoop in and snag some of their talent that they would've usually gotten in the 90's/00's.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
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Jul 11, 2023, 11:35 AM
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I P T A Y
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 1:06 PM
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I totally disagree on Venables. He had great players.
His calls were always late and he’s a bad person off the field. Recently I talked to a couple of guys that didn’t sign with him and when they did the right thing and called him to inform him they were going elsewhere, he cussed them out. Both went on to the NFL so I would think he was wrong on both counts. Dabo is the brilliance that made Clemson great, not Venables or anyone else. If that’s not the case, then just bring back a Bowden and save money by paying him less.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 1:07 PM
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NIL and transfer portal didn’t exist.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 1:10 PM
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Very astute observation, they did not exist. However, after a return to the playoffs this year you will see it may not always matter. For one thing, Cade Klubnik lost one of the first games he’s ever started last year in your bowl game. The kid is just a winner.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 1:31 PM
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While I do think Clemson is good enough to make the playoffs with Garrett Riley here, I do not believe we are good enough to win a national title.
We aren’t one of the top 4 teams anymore. The talent gap between us and other elite programs grows each year. At some point, it becomes too great to overcome.
If Clemson had utilized the portal in recent years, I believe we would have been better. We needed DL in 2019 after losing the Power Rangers. We needed WRs in 2020. We needed OL and WRs in 2021. We needed CBs last year after listing Booth and Goodrich.
Holes will always exist in every roster. The portal allows you to close them. Dabo, to his credit, stays loyal to the guys he already has. We fill them with inexperienced players that aren’t ready. Other teams grab someone from the portal instead.
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Dominant DL and high end QB play!***
Jul 11, 2023, 1:11 PM
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All of the above, but BV was huge.***
Jul 11, 2023, 1:33 PM
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 11, 2023, 1:33 PM
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4th and 16
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We obviously DID have two generational QBs. Butt, I think
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Jul 11, 2023, 4:19 PM
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the Power Rangers coming back for a last tour is for sure what got us the last one in the 2018 season, and was highly influential in the 2016 one as well. It was easy to see what happened the next couple of years when they were no longer here.
I still say 2018 Clemson vs 2019 LSU would be an all-time game. Punchable Face Joe Burrow would not have had time to sit in the pocket and pick us apart. It would have been a helluva lot closer game, for sure, if Clemson did not win it outright.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 12, 2023, 7:15 AM
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Bottom line: They were good.
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Re: Clemson won 2 NC’s and was a fixture in CFP because (………………)
Jul 12, 2023, 7:39 AM
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Bama didn’t really want to be there. LOL
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Clemson fans wanted more
Jul 12, 2023, 8:00 AM
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Our fan base was fed up with being a laughingstock and Charlie Brown with the football pulled back Every time it looked like we were actually going to win a big game. We told Tommy Bowden we needed a championship or he needs to go, and off he went. Clemson fans, the administration, IPTAY and the athletic Director all started rowing in the same direction and gave Dabo the tools to recruit and assemble a national championship team. Without The passion, the financial commitment and high expectations of the fans, Clemson football would have never risen from the ashes
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