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Hiring of Coach O eerily similar to Clemson's hiring of Dabo
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:03 pm
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Swinney was named the interim head football coach on October 13, 2008, after previous head coach Tommy Bowden resigned six games into the 2008 season.[6] The Tigers had started the year ranked #9 in the preseason polls, but then went 3–3 (1–2 ACC) in their first six games.[7] At the time he was informed of his promotion, he was working with the wide receivers on their upcoming game.[8]
With a reputation as a top-notch recruiter, Swinney was chosen over Clemson defensive coordinator Vic Koenning (former head coach of Wyoming), and associate head coach Brad Scott (former head coach of South Carolina).[9] Swinney's first actions as interim head coach were to fire offensive coordinator Rob Spence and introduce a new tradition, the "Tiger Walk", where all players and coaches walk through the parking lot outside Memorial Stadium about two hours before a game as they head inside for final game preparations.[10]
On November 1, 2008, Swinney claimed his first victory as the Tigers' head coach by defeating Boston College, breaking Clemson's six-game losing streak against the Eagles. On November 29, 2008, Swinney coached Clemson to a 31–14 win over South Carolina in the annual rivalry game, after which Clemson became bowl eligible.
After a vote of confidence from athletic director Terry Don Phillips, Swinney was formally named as Clemson's 27th head coach on December 1, 2008. In his first game as the full-time head coach, he lost the 2009 Gator Bowl to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-21.
Swinney's recruiting reputation became evident when he produced five top-20 ESPN recruiting classes in a row, including top 10 classes in 2011 and 2012.[11] As a result, Clemson was one of only 10 schools to be ranked in the top 20 of recruiting five years in a row (along with LSU, Alabama, Texas, USC, Florida, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State and Oklahoma), and as of 2014 Swinney was one of only four active head coaches at the time accomplish the feat (along with Nick Saban, Les Miles, and Bob Stoops).[11]
Both were non-coordinators, great recruiters, players love them, named interim coach in middle of season, immediately fired the OC, introduced new traditions, named full time coach right after end of regular season...sorry if this has been mentioned already.
This post was edited on 12/1/16 at 2:04 pm
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Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:03 pm to Chicken
That's some serious wishful thinking there chicken
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:04 pm to Chicken
If O's first two seasons are like Dabo's, he isn't going to be afforded the time to become Dabo.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:04 pm to Chicken
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:06 pm to Chicken
bro.........
dont talk sensible round these parts. u lucky you know the guy who owns the place
dont talk sensible round these parts. u lucky you know the guy who owns the place
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:07 pm to Chicken
Except Dabo was never a head coach, let alone failed head coach, previously.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:12 pm to Chicken
Dabo really didn't get things turned around there till his 3rd season as head coach, then was big time by 4th season. Not sure I see us giving O a similar amount of "cushion".
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:13 pm to Chicken
So this is Dabo's 8th year and no National Titles? Greeeeaaattt.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:13 pm to Chicken
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he lost the 2009 Gator Bowl to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-21.
And LSU is projected to be in the former Gator Bowl vs Nebraska. But CEO ain't gonna lose that one.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:14 pm to lsuhunt555
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So this is Dabo's 8th year and no National Titles? Greeeeaaattt.
Not like Clemson is a national power, he's kind of made them into a big time threat though. He's done a great job. We would be singing our praises if we were coming off a playoff win and NCG appearance.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:16 pm to Chicken
Hopefully we don't lose our bowl game though!
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:16 pm to ibleedprplngld
Right, Dabo was a young, hot commodity on his up. They guessed right about his ceiling.
Da Coach O is a pretty well established figure as a coach.
You are correct that both are great recruiters and non coordinators. It ends there.
Da Coach O is a pretty well established figure as a coach.
You are correct that both are great recruiters and non coordinators. It ends there.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
quote:God help us if Coach O loses his bowl game.
In his first game as the full-time head coach, he lost the 2009 Gator Bowl to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-21.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
Dabo is the model we all hope O imitates.
I don't think Dabo is given enough credit for his football smarts though. He is very tuned in to the game and seems to have good instincts.
I don't think Dabo is given enough credit for his football smarts though. He is very tuned in to the game and seems to have good instincts.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:18 pm to Chicken
Thanks for bringing some "facts" to this board. Now if our fans can let things play out and support this program, we'll be good!
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:20 pm to Chicken
Coach O will be very successful at LSU. He brings a lot to the table in terms of experience, recruiting ability and being a players coach.
People seem to be obsessed with his years at Ole Miss but, they fail to mention that nobody has been successful at that dump for more than a season or two. Those who have, cheated their asses off. I don't think that is a fair measurement of his coaching abilities.
Geaux Tigers!
People seem to be obsessed with his years at Ole Miss but, they fail to mention that nobody has been successful at that dump for more than a season or two. Those who have, cheated their asses off. I don't think that is a fair measurement of his coaching abilities.
Geaux Tigers!
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:22 pm to Chicken
Except Dabo had never crashed and burned anywhere.
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:22 pm to Chicken
Geez, not this shite again.
Do you even read this site bro?
Do you even read this site bro?
Posted on 12/1/16 at 2:24 pm to Chicken
Not an unreasonable comparison.
I'm not ecstatic over hiring Orgeron. But I see the possibility of a similar trajectory as Dabo... which, in truth, is good. National titles every year is unlikely-- especially in the SECw. But if the offense can be raised to a similar level as the defense... and the defense maintained at a high level... we can absolutely be a perennial top 10 team under Orgeron. And can be in a legit position to make the playoffs. We haven't really been that in the last approx 5 years.
I'm cautiously hopeful.
I'm not ecstatic over hiring Orgeron. But I see the possibility of a similar trajectory as Dabo... which, in truth, is good. National titles every year is unlikely-- especially in the SECw. But if the offense can be raised to a similar level as the defense... and the defense maintained at a high level... we can absolutely be a perennial top 10 team under Orgeron. And can be in a legit position to make the playoffs. We haven't really been that in the last approx 5 years.
I'm cautiously hopeful.
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