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Today in 2008: The Interim Designation was Removed from Dabo's Title as HC
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Dec 1, 2023, 9:21 AM
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At the time you could count Dabo's 4 wins as a Head Coach on one hand.
Fast forward 15 years later and you find:
- 8 ACC Championships
- 6 Playoff Appearances
- 4 National Title Game Appearances
- 2 National Championships
- And a Clemson Record 169 Victories – and Counting
Great, great press conference that is worth another watch if you have some spare time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAy3xEnbO4Y
Dabo showed a lot of emotion at his press conference in 2008. He described a “Bittersweet Day” in becoming a Head Coach, but he still hated that it came at the expense of his friend and mentor Tommy Bowden.
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Re: Today in 2008: The Interim Designation was Removed from Dabo's Title as HC
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Dec 1, 2023, 9:45 AM
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I remember railing against his hire when it was announced. I hated it. I've rightfully eaten crow everyday since.
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You were certainly not alone!
Dec 1, 2023, 12:19 PM
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I admit I thought Clemson should have hired someone with HC experience who had already proven he knew how to win.
And who can forget our buddy at ESPN, Pat Forde, who rated Dabo as a D+ hire! Good call, there, Pat!
According to Forde:
"Clemson. The hire: Swinney, who was recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach until Tommy Bowden was whacked in midseason. The grade: D-plus.
Swinney was part and parcel of a failed season, but somehow got a promotion out of the deal. Who knew that beating Duke and Virginia could lead to such ample rewards? Clemson fans loved the fact that the Tigers closed the regular season by beating rival South Carolina. But hey, Bowden beat the Gamecocks seven times in nine tries and look where that got him. Swinney has the same thing going for him that Sarkisian has at Washington: the in-conference competition in the ACC isn't that stiff."
https://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&sportCat=ncf&id=3777520
Credit to Terry Don Phillips for seeing the potential in Dabo and making a relatively risky hire!
Very glad that Dabo proved all of the doubters wrong and proved Terry Don right!
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You forgot to add
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Dec 1, 2023, 1:15 PM
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That Dabo is the winningest coach at Clemson.
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Re: You forgot to add
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:30 PM
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Thanks, GaTiger5®
I did mention that the 169 Victories (and counting) was a Clemson record. I should have made that more prominent!
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Oops my bad for not seeing that.
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:50 PM
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Because of that I’m giving you the treasure chest award. Here’s to a one week with no ads for you!
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Re: Oops my bad for not seeing that.***
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:54 PM
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Re: Oops my bad for not seeing that.***
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Dec 1, 2023, 5:11 PM
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Thanks, GaTiger5®!
While not necessary, that is certainly greatly appreciated! And, thanks for all of your contributions on TNet!
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Glad you enjoy!
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Dec 1, 2023, 5:13 PM
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That's one of the smartest things Clemson ever did....
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Dec 1, 2023, 1:18 PM
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along with providing that women could enroll. 
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Thank you Terry Don Philips
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Dec 1, 2023, 4:55 PM
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What a great call on sticking with Dabo!
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Can you name any of the coaches Tnet was clamoring for at that time?
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Dec 1, 2023, 5:09 PM
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Dabo’s still here, where are those coaches now?
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