I hate that we lost because we played an overall better game than FSU. The team is a step behind what we had in the glory days, but I think we have talent to be a very good team.
That said, the question for me is can the team that played yesterday go to Syracuse and move the ball the same way if not better. This is now a season that I just want to see a team that can get a lead and build it so that we are not wondering if we can hold on and win or get a late field goal to win. Clemson should beat Syracuse such that we are comfortably confident throughout the 4th quarter. I hope that we are the team that at this point our ranked opponents are worried about getting knocked down a notch instead of feeling disrespected because we actually put on pads and walked onto the field.
Need to turn the page and start prepping for next years team. Get the young guys experience now and if you lose in the process you lose. Dabo should be actively looking for new assistant and position coaches to hire too. We don’t need to care about chasing a bid to the Pop Tart Bowl! Sad reality, but that is where things stand just 4 games into this season. It is a lost season. Similar to the last 2, but much sooner.