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Big respect from the CBS Signing Day Central guys
Feb 1, 2017, 10:24 AM
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Basically said that the strategy of our coaching staff over the years is a big factor leading to our success; so the smaller class size isn't an indication of a problem, but the outstanding talent level is indicative of how well we are meeting our needs. With the young talent we already have, this class is just another key piece of the championship puzzle. We're built to last.
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Still don't understand why Bama, Georgia,SC never have to
Feb 1, 2017, 10:31 AM
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have small classes. And I mean never.
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Because Dabo doesn't tend to "cull the herd"...
Feb 1, 2017, 10:34 AM
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year after year like many $EC schools.
Several of the guys $CU signed today won't be around in another year or two.
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Re: Because Dabo doesn't tend to "cull the herd"..Mack Brown
Feb 1, 2017, 10:36 AM
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gave us props on this and pointed it out earlier on ESPNU. Said guys are staying, developing, and making good decisions. I think this approach will help us long term versus sign and cull schools
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Re: Still don't understand why Bama, Georgia,SC never have to
Feb 1, 2017, 10:56 AM
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Because they over sign every year. I did the math on USC. I don't have the numbers in front of me. In the previous 5 years, they signed 130 recruits. Keep in mind, you can only have 85 on scholarship. You can also only bring in a maximum of 25 in a given year. Reality is they bring in more than they are allowed by NCAA. If the NCAA would do an accounting audit of scholarships given, bet a lot of school would be in trouble for their fuzzy ("this guy accounts back to the last class") math.
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Re: Still don't understand why Bama, Georgia,SC never have to
Feb 1, 2017, 11:13 AM
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By the time you factor in kids who have their scholarships pulled because they did not pan out, the kids who are kicked off the teams for getting into trouble, poor grades, transfers, and finally when they no longer have early playing time to throw out there along with over signing, that's how they have so many open scholarships.
At Clemson kids Dabo and Co recruit first are kids of Character, integrity and are looking to leave Clemson a changed individual. They usually have their degree and leave Clemson with a much better work ethic, moral values and an appreciation that they earned everything they achieved at Clemson.
Dabo and Co also does an excellent job of recruiting kids that fit the program, doing an outstanding job of eveliating talent so they don't have to recruit 25 kids to hopefully get 14 kids that will impact the program. We signed 14 impact players.
And one huge thing is our coaches have the ability to turn walks on like Hunter Renfrow into scholarship players!
Clemson has become the place to be. It's a 3 to 4 year adventure for these kids. I am sure the Richardson kid would rather have signed with Clemson instead of Maryland. But I believe grades were a problem.
Great Job to all of the Clemson staff that made this another great recruiting class.
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Re: Still don't understand why Bama, Georgia,SC never have to
Feb 1, 2017, 11:13 AM
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By the time you factor in kids who have their scholarships pulled because they did not pan out, the kids who are kicked off the teams for getting into trouble, poor grades, transfers, and finally when they no longer have early playing time to throw out there along with over signing, that's how they have so many open scholarships.
At Clemson kids Dabo and Co recruit first are kids of Character, integrity and are looking to leave Clemson a changed individual. They usually have their degree and leave Clemson with a much better work ethic, moral values and an appreciation that they earned everything they achieved at Clemson.
Dabo and Co also does an excellent job of recruiting kids that fit the program, doing an outstanding job of eveliating talent so they don't have to recruit 25 kids to hopefully get 14 kids that will impact the program. We signed 14 impact players.
And one huge thing is our coaches have the ability to turn walks on like Hunter Renfrow into scholarship players!
Clemson has become the place to be. It's a 3 to 4 year adventure for these kids. I am sure the Richardson kid would rather have signed with Clemson instead of Maryland. But I believe grades were a problem.
Great Job to all of the Clemson staff that made this another great recruiting class.
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It's the difference between rebuilding and reloading.***
Feb 1, 2017, 10:31 AM
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That's it exactly - Dabo knows how to ........
Feb 1, 2017, 10:33 AM
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reload each year instead of having to rebuild from year to year. We've become the football power and NC we are because of this. Loser programs like in Columbia hit it big every blue moon or so then sink back into obscurity because they don't know how to recruit and/or develop talent.
The same thing exists at Georgia. I live in Atlanta and hear every year how great their recruiting classes are (Top 5, etc.) but then you never see the results on the field. They've wasted their talent and that's what cost Richt his job there.
We recruit top talent and then coach them up - that's what it's all about.
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Re: Big respect from the CBS Signing Day Central guys
Feb 1, 2017, 10:37 AM
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Thanks for explaining that FT. I've been a little uneasy having such a small class. But it makes sense. When you think of the 3-star recruits that make it into the NFL, you have to know that our coaches are doing it right.
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I think it also has a LOT to do with...
Feb 1, 2017, 10:43 AM
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the kind of guys Dabo and staff bring in. Have you noticed that we rarely seem to have discipline issues lately? Other than the thing with Sammy a few years back, we just haven't had any high-profile drama with Dabo's players. They win and don't get in trouble. That speaks to the character of the young men in the program. That's why Clemson is a special place.
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Lakip says hi***
Feb 1, 2017, 10:47 AM
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Quality, not quantity.***
Feb 1, 2017, 10:58 AM
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Aren't we just really young still? We don't need 30 dudes
Feb 1, 2017, 11:08 AM
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because we're young already...
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Exactly, 9 Seniors, 27 Juniors, 22 Sophmores next year
Feb 1, 2017, 11:22 AM
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Plus 12 Redshirt Freshman and 14 newbies. That leaves one scholly for a walk on.
I expect only 5 - 7 redshirts this year. Mostly OL and LBs.
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Could always use some more big uglies, but got a few good
Feb 1, 2017, 11:51 AM
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ones this time
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Dabo has been rewriting the recruiting formula since he
Feb 1, 2017, 12:06 PM
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arrived here in 2003. And since taking over as the head man, he's taken that to a whole new level - not just for CU, but throughout the college ranks in general.
They target and heavily key on personality and talent in a way that attracts committed kids who are mentally prepared to go the distance. This program is chock full of leadership throughout the ranks, with a healthy mix of salty veterans in place on a consistent basis to bring each new wave along and help get them acclimated to the program and its expectations.
When you bring in this type of student-athlete year after year, class after class, you find yourself with a foundation that is unparalleled in its strength and commitment. Mix in a coaching philosophy rooted in nurturing instead of fear, and you create a longevity that truly seems to have no equal in the game, illustrated clearly in the class sizes we see on a regular basis in comparison.
It's really a beautiful thing to behold, and I count myself extremely fortunate to be an alumnus and fan of such a program. Beyond that, though, I am probably more excited for the kids themselves than anyone, knowing what opportunities lay ahead for them whether they develop into NFL talent or not.
Go Tigers!
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