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Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.
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Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.

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Nov 4, 2024, 10:43 PM
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It’s hard to imagine anyone arguing otherwise who has been watching this slow decline.

It’s finally nice to see the pumpers who were in denial pumping the brakes a bit.

My guess is that those frogs in the slowly boiling water are beginning to feel the heat.

The question now is what happens next. Dabo has a 60M buyout and we are fighting the ACC at the same time. All when we need to save dollars to get the best talent.

This is definitely a cross roads.

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Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.

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Nov 4, 2024, 10:44 PM
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3 or 4 coaches need to be fired if we lose to VT Pitt and SC

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Re: Pitt And Chickenlina Are Going To Be Problems ..... ---

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Nov 4, 2024, 11:26 PM
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......... especially Pitt.. with us up in that place.

Coaches and recruiters need to get really serious about this program. They are a little too laxed and complacent about what needs to be done to maintain our standards.

If they don't want to pay players..or use the portal.....fine. Then I suggest they better be bringing in the best 4 and 5 star talents as well as coaches to this university and have them truly believe that Clemson is the place that they're going to spend 4 years at....to become the men that they're going to be as well as the best athletes that they're going to be.

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Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.

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Nov 4, 2024, 11:51 PM [ in reply to Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary. ]
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They need to be fired regardless of whether we lose or not.

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he's a pumper


Nov 5, 2024, 5:56 AM
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needs more reason
you know the UofL game might have actually just been on Dabo

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xander is og though . he can be super fan


Nov 5, 2024, 5:58 AM [ in reply to Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary. ]
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i just had to finally quit faking

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We havent gotten a very good return on our coaching investment

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Nov 4, 2024, 11:49 PM
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four years running, based on results on the field.

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True.

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Nov 5, 2024, 12:16 AM
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In this case it’s you don’t get what you pay for. And I think it’s safe to say that Dabo is spreading the wealth to his friends at the expense of the program.

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Re: True.

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Nov 5, 2024, 7:40 AM
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Maybe he should be spreading the wealth with our NIL fund.

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It is nice to see the pumpers finally pumping the brakes, but until Dabo..

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Nov 5, 2024, 5:34 AM
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Gets out of his denial phase himself and changes his philosophy then we’ll continue circling the toilet.

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at least we aren't paying millions for an ex-coach

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Nov 5, 2024, 7:20 AM
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not to coach at all.

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Re: at least we aren't paying millions for an ex-coach

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Nov 5, 2024, 7:36 AM
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Best line in Moneyball is when Brad Pitt has a come to Jesus moment with the guy playing David Justice.... Starts at 0:52.

Nah, I ain't paying you 7 million a year. The Yankees are paying half of your salary. That's what the NY Yankees think of you. They are paying you 3.5 million dollars a year to play against them.

https://youtu.be/7mzY1sdiFSU

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Re: at least we aren't paying millions for an ex-coach


Nov 5, 2024, 7:49 AM
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What a great movie!

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Let me guess...

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Nov 5, 2024, 8:18 AM
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You are firing Bear Bryant in the late 60s.

Championships
6 national (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979)
14 SEC (1950, 1961, 1964–1966, 1971–1975, 1977–1979, 1981)
1 SWC (1956)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Bryant




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Re: Let me guess...***

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Nov 5, 2024, 8:22 AM
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^^^excellent post -- possibly your best ever.***

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Nov 5, 2024, 8:29 AM
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Definitely the most logical***

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:00 AM
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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


and succinct.

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:03 PM
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would read again

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Why do dogs always race to the door when the doorbell rings? It's almost never for them.


Bryant didn't have a paradigm shift

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Nov 5, 2024, 8:24 AM [ in reply to Let me guess... ]
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Like Dabo is facing.
Bear would have been the first guy in line to openly pay players and get elite transfers so they couldn't play for other schools if he was around now.

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Thats not true at all...

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:03 AM
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paradigm shift
noun
formal
: an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way


https://rememberhenryharris.com/sec-integration-timeline/


https://digilab.libs.uga.edu/scl/exhibits/show/not-only-for-ourselves_/ending_athletics_segregation_s




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


So you're saying that NIL and the portal


Nov 5, 2024, 3:00 PM
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aren't a paradigm shift in CFB?

Because those things have definitely caused a paradigm shift in roster management, recruiting, transfers, and retention.

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Re: So you're saying that NIL and the portal

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:08 PM
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That's not what he's saying.***

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:23 PM [ in reply to So you're saying that NIL and the portal ]
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I'm saying you are ignorant...

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:40 PM [ in reply to So you're saying that NIL and the portal ]
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if that's what you gleaned from my post.




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Re: I'm saying you are ignorant...

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:42 PM
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So integration wasn't a paradigm shift?***

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:33 PM [ in reply to Bryant didn't have a paradigm shift ]
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Re: Let me guess...

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Nov 5, 2024, 8:34 AM [ in reply to Let me guess... ]
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Sorry but Dabo ain't Bear Bryant and never will be.

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Compare them an tell me why?

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:03 AM
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Dabo:
14.5 Seasons

Overall 176–44
Bowls 12–8
Tournaments 6–4 (CFP)

Championships
2 National (2016, 2018)
8 ACC (2011, 2015–2020, 2022)
10 ACC Atlantic Division (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015–2020, 2022)
Awards
3× Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (2015, 2016, 2018)
AFCA Coach of the Year (2015)
AP College Football Coach of the Year (2015)
Sporting News Coach of the Year (2015)
Walter Camp Coach of the Year (2015)
Home Depot Coach of the Year (2015)
George Munger Award (2015)
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year (2011)
2× ACC Coach of the Year (2015, 2018)

Bear:
38 Seasons

Overall 323–85–17
Bowls 15–12–2

Championships
6 national (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979)
14 SEC (1950, 1961, 1964–1966, 1971–1975, 1977–1979, 1981)
1 SWC (1956)
Awards
3× AFCA Coach of the Year (1961, 1971, 1973)
12× SEC Coach of the Year (1950, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977–1979, 1981)
Third-team All-American (1935)
Second-team All-SEC (1934)




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Re: Compare them an tell me why?

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Nov 5, 2024, 2:56 PM
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When Bear Bryant coached, there wasn't NIL/Transfer portal. The rules were all different. Now, you will never win 6 Natty's in today's football if you don't adjust. Dabo has allowed the game to slip away by follwing yesterday's agandas.

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You are guessing.

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:39 PM
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You are free to do that, but I'm dealing in facts.




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


And you aren't?***


Nov 5, 2024, 3:41 PM
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No...


Nov 5, 2024, 3:42 PM
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100% of what I posted was fact. Here it is again...

Dabo:
14.5 Seasons

Overall 176–44
Bowls 12–8
Tournaments 6–4 (CFP)

Championships
2 National (2016, 2018)
8 ACC (2011, 2015–2020, 2022)
10 ACC Atlantic Division (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015–2020, 2022)
Awards
3× Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (2015, 2016, 2018)
AFCA Coach of the Year (2015)
AP College Football Coach of the Year (2015)
Sporting News Coach of the Year (2015)
Walter Camp Coach of the Year (2015)
Home Depot Coach of the Year (2015)
George Munger Award (2015)
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year (2011)
2× ACC Coach of the Year (2015, 2018)

Bear:
38 Seasons

Overall 323–85–17
Bowls 15–12–2

Championships
6 national (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979)
14 SEC (1950, 1961, 1964–1966, 1971–1975, 1977–1979, 1981)
1 SWC (1956)
Awards
3× AFCA Coach of the Year (1961, 1971, 1973)
12× SEC Coach of the Year (1950, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977–1979, 1981)
Third-team All-American (1935)
Second-team All-SEC (1934)

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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


So you think somebody is going to win 6 titles in this era without adjusting?***


Nov 5, 2024, 3:45 PM
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I think you are ignorant...

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:54 PM
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if that's what you gleaned from my post.

But, then again, you are the only poster on tnet who could lose a bet that you chose the terms for... for both sides. I didn't even think that was possible.

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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


So that's a no then?***


Nov 5, 2024, 4:05 PM
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If that's what you gleaned...

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:05 PM
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then you are ignorant.

Of course, you think this is "guessing"...

Dabo:
14.5 Seasons

Overall 176–44
Bowls 12–8
Tournaments 6–4 (CFP)

Championships
2 National (2016, 2018)
8 ACC (2011, 2015–2020, 2022)
10 ACC Atlantic Division (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015–2020, 2022)
Awards
3× Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (2015, 2016, 2018)
AFCA Coach of the Year (2015)
AP College Football Coach of the Year (2015)
Sporting News Coach of the Year (2015)
Walter Camp Coach of the Year (2015)
Home Depot Coach of the Year (2015)
George Munger Award (2015)
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year (2011)
2× ACC Coach of the Year (2015, 2018)

Bear:
38 Seasons

Overall 323–85–17
Bowls 15–12–2

Championships
6 national (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979)
14 SEC (1950, 1961, 1964–1966, 1971–1975, 1977–1979, 1981)
1 SWC (1956)
Awards
3× AFCA Coach of the Year (1961, 1971, 1973)
12× SEC Coach of the Year (1950, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1965, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1977–1979, 1981)
Third-team All-American (1935)
Second-team All-SEC (1934)




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


So you're afraid to answer the question? Just more namecalling? I


Nov 5, 2024, 4:12 PM
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would expect more from a pretend mod

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It's not name calling...

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:16 PM
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unless you think being ignorant is an insult. I was ignorant of the fact someone could lose a bet they picked the terms for. I'm not insulted that I was ignorant in the least, I'm amazed.




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


still too afraid?***


Nov 5, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Re: still too afraid?***

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:24 PM
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Ohhhh is the start of round 2?

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He needs a W here, but he can't answer a simple Y/N question


Nov 5, 2024, 4:26 PM
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because he can't maneuver around a yes or a no

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The only thing I'm afraid of...

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:24 PM [ in reply to still too afraid?*** ]
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is you not paying on the bet you lost.

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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


I didn't lose a bet, you did Mr Pretend***


Nov 5, 2024, 4:31 PM
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Re: I didn't lose a bet, you did Mr Pretend***

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:47 PM
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https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/message/so-you-made-it-up-then-and-youre-going-to-challenge-someone-elses-claim-35685503

https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-forum/message/here-you-go-35686067




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Yes, you failed to do so, so pay up...Actual moderators were exempt***


Nov 5, 2024, 4:49 PM
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Re: No...


Nov 5, 2024, 3:47 PM [ in reply to No... ]
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Apples and Oranges. Big Boys and Little Boys. SEC stats and ACC stats do not equal.

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Is that facts/stats...

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Nov 5, 2024, 3:55 PM
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or is that your opinion?




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Thats a good point.


Nov 5, 2024, 9:29 AM [ in reply to Let me guess... ]
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I think this is the issue. What do you do?

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If I'm the AD?

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:47 AM
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I'm doing nothing. I'm playing the long game. I'm definitely not concerned about our head coach, and I am grateful for the job he has done over the past 14.5 years, not only for football, but for all of our athletic programs which need football for funding. I understand that there are tweaks that can be made, but I have also hired someone who I trust to make those adjustments. If I don't trust him, then I did my job poorly by hiring him (or giving raises, or retaining him, depending on when I took over as AD during his tenure). I'm realizing that there is no coach/program/sport that is without ups and downs, and I act accordingly, hoping that I can lead the entire athletic department with the same vision, grace, and faith that Dabo has with our football program.




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"I've played multiple sports and would bet any amount that I'm still more athletic than you at this present time...."


Good Lord***

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Re: Good Lord***

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Nov 5, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Dont give him anymore ideas on what he thinks we should refer to him as...

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I would say on his way to the top he was undervalued/underpaid

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:01 AM
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He achieved the Mountaintop at Clemson and led the team to 2 National Titles. His pay is directly linked to the success he had and while it is perceived to include future success, it does not correlate to future success. Is he currently "earning" that 11Mil ?? Based on success on the field measured by wins/losses, I would say that no he is not. But my guess is he is working as hard or harder to get the team back to the top...BUT...see below

The landscape has changed, goal-post have been moved, and CDS is sticking to his ways. Will he ever get Clemson back to the top without changing, well it certainly appears that the changes happening may force his hand and bring a change to his style/process. We lack depth which was once a strong-suit. We lack overall team speed, which was once a strong-suit.

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:14 AM
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Chicken Little.

May we live in interesting times.

Not every moment is remarkable.

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Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:23 AM
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Those recruiting “whiffs” over the past 3-4 years are really starting to show, especially at DE.
We really need an elite edge rusher, LB and QB for the ‘26 class. I wish we would pull out the checkbook and try to flip some for the ‘25 class.

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Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.


Nov 5, 2024, 9:26 AM
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Those recruiting “whiffs” over the past 3-4 years are really starting to show, especially at DE.
We really need an elite edge rusher, LB and QB for the ‘26 class. I wish we would pull out the checkbook and try to flip some for the ‘25 class.

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IF you think Dabo is getting too much.. then stop donating to IPTAY

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Nov 5, 2024, 9:50 AM
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money talks

TNET walks

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Geville Tiger on Clemson football , "Dabo's only problem is he has to deal with turd fans questioning every move he makes.”


Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.


Nov 5, 2024, 9:55 AM
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Venables earned every penny ( yes I remember the ‘20 Sugar Bowl against OSU ) and his fire & recruiting are terribly MISSED !

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Re: Clemson is no longer elite yet paying coaches an elite salary.


Nov 5, 2024, 10:04 AM
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I couldn't agree more. There are some who want to believe we can't do better than Dabo. I would tend to agree with that statement. However, we could get a better return on the investment that Clemson has put in Dabo. If he isn't willing to adapt with times or fire coaches who don't need to be here, then it might be time to ride off into the sunset. I know he won't be fired and I'm not asking him to be fired either before I get thumbed down. I'm asking for him to adapt and stop hiring his friends and family because it isn't working. If you have one of the highest paid coaching staffs in the country, then you should expect to make the playoffs frequently. If we don't make the playoffs this season, which I don't think we should and I don't think we will, IT WILL HAVE BEEN 5 YEARS SINCE WE LAST MADE THE PLAYOFFS. Let that last sentence sink in, if nothing else of my post does.

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Who is elite anymore?

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Nov 5, 2024, 4:06 PM
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This year's elite will be next year's middle of the pack or worse. See Michigan, FSU, etc.

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