Can Clemson Avoid Decline like so many great programs?

Sep 6, 2021, 10:28 AM

When Dabo brought in Chad Morris and got ahead on the HUHN, it totally changed the program. Now it seems to have been figured out by elite defenses.

Nick Saban saw his smash mouth style of offense was antiquated and hired Lane Kiffen to modernize it and Bama seems stronger than Ever.

FSU had a major decline because for decades under Bowden, they could literally "out-athlete" it's competition and win 10+ games until better athletes and coached popped up in the ACC. Yes, Jimbo had a good run but he couldn't get the financial support yo upgrade facilities, pay coaches better and he left and FSU hired Willie Taggart. They'll be clawing their way back for at least another 5 years.

Clemson will continue out-athlete its competition until we mix it up with another elite program.

I saw a lot of transfers making plays around the league...Many were former Clemson players which is a huge RED FLAD.

Can Tony Elliot fix the Offense? I'm not for firing him but he needs to show the ability to adapt or Dabo need to get into his resume pile and have some people in mind. Elliot's support definitely needs to have a shelf life.

Can Dabo change his views on transfers and the JUCO Route? Mastering this wrinkle I think is going to be a game changer.

Dabo needs to work the businesses for big NIL deals for 5-stars. A car dealer in Ohio is giving new cars and trucks to players like cheese and crackers. Can Clemson keep up with Jones's?

What else needs to be addressed with these new changes to the game that Clemson needs to master? Everything is still about recruiting the best players.

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I don't think the issue is transfer portal or Juco. That fundamentally changes the orientation of the program. Dabo commits to the players and that's our thing. We are not a factory.

HOWEVER, Dabo does need to rethink his coaching philosophy. Skeletor has shown he can evolve. The Offense has not. Loyalty is one thing. And i get it. But loyalty can be your downfall. People get comfortable BECAUSE you're loyal and they take advantage of that.

I know we all say people have asked TE to be a HC, but do we seriously think that? BV absolutely. TE? I don't get the sense they do. He's become stale and predicatable. He isn't inspiring innovation and drive within the offensive side of the ball...instead depends on 50/50 balls and great QB play.

Now the chips are down. How do you respond? And from what we've seen in the past two games is it isn't much. He doesn't have the answers and the ACC schedule doesn't force him too. The pressure isn't there anymore.

We are complacent and need a fire. Dabo did it once with Chad and Brent ...but can he do it again? I honestly don't think he can.

Can Clemson Avoid Decline like so many great programs?

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Agree 100%. The times have changed.

Re: Can Clemson Avoid Decline like so many great programs?

Need a new OC and OL coach like next year.

Is UGA’s program in decline too? Because their offense did little better than our offense

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