Joe Craig just sounds like a good football player name.

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Re: Joe Craig: The next Jacoby Ford?

Jan 16, 2010, 12:20 PM

Two themes I see repeated again and again with recruits...

#1) They respond to Dabo.
“Coach Dabo, that is coolest person I have ever met,” Craig said. “He is one of the reasons I chose Clemson. He is an example of someone who is down to earth, but at the same time, everything is business-like. When my house burned down, they all wrote me and told me they were praying for me and they checked on me. That meant a lot.”

We can see why he's always been a great recruiter. He's not trying to be something he's not, and these kids are responding to his enthusiasm, passion and sincerity. And they know from talking to players that it's not just an act that disappears once they come onto campus.

#2) When you get a recruit onto the Clemson campus, it has a tremendous impact.
“To be honest, at first I did not think I would choose Clemson,” Craig said. “Then I went down there, and I started thinking about it. I was really thinking about choosing Georgia, but my family loved it there, and the fans are really into football. It is a small town, and closer to home. I wanted to be closer to home, and not be so far off, so that if people want to come watch me play, they can.”

I don't know if Dabo will be successful in the W-L category, but it's so much fun to root for the guy. I love what he's doing as a new head coach. I can see why CTB pointed TDP toward Dabo...and why TDP gave him the shot. Just like all of us, I want the wins and I want the championships, but I also love the fact that Dabo is creating a unique, positive atmosphere at Clemson.

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A 6' tall 4.3 forty Jacoby? I think we could live with that.***

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