If we lay a big beat down on FSU today Clemson can make Norvell's job of recruiting top players even more difficult than it already is. By hanging a big number on the Seminoles (even with subs playing) Clemson can send a message that their is a vast gap between the two programs and theirs is several years from viability.
Great high school players today all think they will only be in college for 3 years then off to the NFL. 4 & 5 star kids do not want to struggle through a few poor rebuilding process seasons.
Hard to sell hope when the talent gap is Grand Canyon wide.....