An Alabama fan's perspective on Clemson & CTB...

Sep 2, 2008, 11:48 AM

First of all, I just want to say that I had a blast in Atlanta meeting some first class Clemson fans in spite of some ya'll's "irrational exuberance" prior to kick off. While I didn't meet a ton of CU fans, the ones I did meet were very pleasant and passionate fans.

In spite of this, I thought I would throw in my $0.02 worth on Clemson and CTB. Not that I am an expert by any means, as a Bama fan, I think we do have experience with hiring/firing coaches.

One thing is for certain...ya'll are gonna find out what kind of coach CTB is this season. If he is capable of proving that our game was a simple anomaly, he can prove his worth. If he lets the season go in the toilet, well, a some changes may need to be made. By changes, I mean new coordinators and other assistants at the minimum.

However, if the ultimate change is made, I would hope CU has very strong leadership at the top...ie AD and University President. I only say this because if the leadership at the top isn't present, well, changing coaches can lead to a snotball of other problems.

While I understand your present frustrations (been there, done that, have the tshirt), looking back at the past 10 years of Alabama football, I would not have minded 10 years of your "stability." Regardless, as with any high profile job, results are more important than those "minor" details like graduating players, running a clean program, and improving existing facilites.

Clemson is a fine university and a high profile job. I also think CU has the ability to be a dominant program in the ACC. Having said that, be careful of what you wish for through all of the internet complaints, talk radio rants, etc. While the desire for better results is natural, all it takes is one bad coachiong hire to set your stable program back 5 years or more.

Anyways, not sure if my thoughts are worth a squirt of #### on a CU board, but just thought i'd share. I hope ya'll re-group and run the table...I really do.

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As a Tide fan, I was glad to see this thread. Some folks fail to understand that the last decade has restored some perspective to our program. My grandfather tells me the last time that happened to Alabama it was during the mid-50's, so we're hoping history repeats, though it's been very painful since we missed that extra point in overtime against Michigan at the beginning of 2000.

Now, on to "mrmatt's" last sentence - it's prescient.

I do have a close friend that pulls for Tennessee and I recall that, after our last whipping of Fulmer, he was thanking Alabama profusely for finally driving the final nail into Phat Phil's coffin. Unfortunately (at least from his perspective), UT turned it around and Fulmer kept his job. Last night's rotten coaching job out in Pasadena demonstrates the dangers of yet another chance. Who would've thought Kentucky would be making the SEC proud and the Vols would have fans wishing for basketball season?

An Alabama fan's perspective on Clemson & CTB...

Nicely stated. And hats off to Cloy. NFL'er for sure.***

great post man***

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Negative. It is opposing fans.***

Re: Negative. It is opposing fans.***

Good post***

I appreciate your thoughts. Too bad we couldn't at least

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