To all the people that are mocking Dabo with the

Jan 6, 2012, 7:17 PM

"what they say now" and so on, I have something to say. First of all, I have made it clear on here that I was embarrassed, humiliated, and think the game Wednesday was the single worst moment in Clemson football history. Steele can't be fired soon enough.

Now back to Dabo and his soundbites. I have absolutely no problem in the world with a coach that speaks from the heart. He loves this program and he is as happy as any fan when we win. His enthusiasm after winning, is genuine and it inspires fans, players, recruits, students and anyone associated with the program. It is good for the program. Give me a coach that has as much heart and works as hard as Dabo any day.

I have only heard maybe one or two bitter sports radio heads have a problem with Dabo's persona. I have heard plenty of opposing fans be negative about it and that is because they got beat by him, or they just don't like Clemson. But if you go to their boards after they have lost and we have won, you will hear what they really think. They post things like they would like to have a coach with that much energy, passion, and enthusiasm. They post things like they understand why recruits want to play for him and fans get behind him.

Almost all TV analysts and former coaches on "the experts" say that what he has in is persona is awesome for players and fanbases. I believe Steele should be fired and I will be upset if Dabo doesn't fire him. But the bottom line is I think Dabo has done a very good job as head coach of this program. And to turn on Dabo and mock the very things that have brought energy and belief into this program is unfair.

I also firmly believe that any coach is only as good as his coordinators. Dabo did not have a lot of time or money when he made his coordinator hires in January 2009. Under the circumstances at the time, I think Steele was a very good pick up. He tried to get Chavis. But it is time for Steele to move on just like it was time to Napier to move on. Dabo will have to make the decision.

I don't think you are doing anything but hurting this program every time you mock and disrespect Dabo's words. You are not even talking about his coaching ability, you are just putting him down for the person and personality he is. That can only hurt this program. You will not find a coach that works harder, cares more, and puts as much heart and personal emotion into this job than Dabo. Disagree with him all you want, but why mock and disrespect him and for his excitement, no less.

I want Steele dismissed asap, as well as the strength and conditioning coordinator, but I feel like I couldn't ask for a better face and voice for this program than Dabo. He is for Clemson. He is happy for Clemson and doesn't measure every word based on whether he appears to opposing fans to be too happy when we win. When you mock him and put him down for celebrating Clemson, you sell out to opposing fans and you start saying what they want to hear you say.

Dabo is going to be here for a while and after 2 division titles, an ACC Championship and BCS bowl appearance he deserves to be. And, for the life of me, I can't understand what is to be gained by putting him down for who he is and how he celebrates with us in good times.

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