To those thinking that Clemson is kicking themselves

They absolutely knew that Tubberville was or wasn't interested in their job. If Tubberville has a good agent at all (isn't it Sexton?) then Tubberville's name has been in whatever job search he has wanted it to be in for the last month.

These things don't come as a total surprise to the coaches. Tubberville either:

a. knew it was likely that he'd get fired
b. made or refused certain requests to get fired so that he'd still get paid
c. resigned on his own