The key to Clemson's success - take note Manny.

[DoctorKrazey]

For the past 24 hours we've heard everyone theorizing on the success of Clemson and how to best replicate it. For me it's simple: Those kids absolutely love that dude, and they love playing for him. What's more, they actually look like they're having fun out there every time I watch them play(I know, a noble concept right?) I can't ever recall watching them and thinking they look tight or the moment looks too big, and I believe that's a direct reflection of their head coach. Nobody can deny Saban's success, but when I view their program from a distance it resembles a robotic factory based on mutual interests and business decisions. Their is no fun at Bama, their is no...family. Granted, the skeptics might say, "It's easy to have fun when you're winning", but I think that's a direct reflection of their approach to the game. What do you see at Clemson that you aren't seeing at other major P5 programs? Coaches staying for long tenures, first round draft picks returning for their senior year, etc., which leads you to believe they have a great deal of love and respect for what they've built. I get the feeling a lot of our kids have a great deal of admiration and respect for Manny which gives me hope for the future. We need to get back to fostering a sense of family with this program, truly adopting an "Us against the world" mentality, play care-free and loose, and most of all get back to having fun again(something that began to vanish under Richt.)

 

[Cane6]

No, hire the best coaches possible who have experience/competent, are innovators and can recruit.

You get what you pay for. The UM administration is only starting to realize that.

 

[linesniper]

thanks

 

[ToiletWater]

Clemson benefits from Miami and FSU being down in an ACC that is very weak.

If Miami and FSU we’re back at the top Clemson would not be a dominant team

 

[linesniper]

Clemson benefits from Miami and FSU being down in an ACC that is very weak.

If Miami and FSU we’re back at the top Clemson would not be a dominant team

When has Miami ever been dominant in the ACC?

 

[deleted21041]

So the major keys for Clemson success is love and having fun? Ok

 

[OldhamA]

Sorry I stopped reading when you didn't start the post with $$$$$$.

 

[BeachCanes]

Corny post OP. Venables just schemed a great game and the offense made plays when they had to. It's that simple; Bama will be in the national title game next year... again.

 

[Home Slice]

When has Miami ever been dominant in the ACC?

You obviously are asking rhetorically, but I'll answer with Never

 

[Home Slice]

Corny post OP. Venables just schemed a great game and the offense made plays when they had to. It's that simple; Bama will be in the national title game next year... again.

Brent V is a badass

 

[linesniper]

So the major keys for Clemson success is love and having fun? Ok

And dont forget they have a HC that is....all up in the lockerroom....dancin....

 

[caneworld]

They have an HC who is a previous WR coach, who accepts that he needs the best asst coaches to succeed. ... no ego, no nepotism, no buddy buddies...

We have had, know it all, insecure ego maniacs who refuse to change, hires buddies, family members and yes-men that knows less than himself ... bunch of talkers and cancer surgeons...

Hopefully Manny does differently...

 

[jakeman1]

Sorry I stopped reading when you didn't start the post with $$$$$$.

Clemson's always paid players. Refrigerator Perry had payments dropped off at his mother's house. I know Clemson boosters, and have been told by more than one about the man with the briefcase after games, and kids that have been paid in the past. Most of the teams, probably excluding Vanderbilt, do it. Clemson was up and down at best under Swinney, disappointing actually, until they took a leap of faith, retained him, and spent the money on the coordinators and on the support staff for recruiting. That's the key. I think Diaz has the right attitude, but it's useless without good coordinators.

 

[Rellyrell]

My only concern is, Will Manny allow the kids to rock arms sleeves or naw?

 

[Rellyrell]

Clemson's always paid players. Refrigerator Perry had payments dropped off at his mother's house. I know Clemson boosters, and have been told by more than one about the man with the briefcase after games, and kids that have been paid in the past. Most of the teams, probably excluding Vanderbilt, do it. Clemson was up and down at best under Swinney, disappointing actually, until they took a leap of faith, retained him, and spent the money on the coordinators and on the support staff for recruiting. That's the key. I think Diaz has the right attitude, but it's useless without good coordinators.

Yeah, I’m not sure why this money theory keeps going, but it needs to stop. Like I was talking to an old school Cane fan from Broward at the gym yesterday and he said they been paying kids since the beginning of time. We gotta stop hiding behind that excuse. Clemson invested in their program and look no further than how much the coaching staff is making. Dabo already said they’ll be celebrating tonight (after the game), but will be right back at it Friday to prepare for next yr.

Hoping Manny is obsessed w winning like that.

 

[Cuban-Cane]

The clemson **** sucking is getting old already. Its been 2 days lets move on

 

[brock]

Clemson benefits from Miami and FSU being down in an ACC that is very weak.

If Miami and FSU we’re back at the top Clemson would not be a dominant team

How weak is the acc when clemson can just go obliterate bama like that? I mean Sheesh Syracuse played them closer than bama did

 

[RedPill Stepdad]

For the past 24 hours we've heard everyone theorizing on the success of Clemson and how to best replicate it. For me it's simple: Those kids absolutely love that dude, and they love playing for him. What's more, they actually look like they're having fun out there every time I watch them play(I know, a noble concept right?) I can't ever recall watching them and thinking they look tight or the moment looks too big, and I believe that's a direct reflection of their head coach. Nobody can deny Saban's success, but when I view their program from a distance it resembles a robotic factory based on mutual interests and business decisions. Their is no fun at Bama, their is no...family. Granted, the skeptics might say, "It's easy to have fun when you're winning", but I think that's a direct reflection of their approach to the game. What do you see at Clemson that you aren't seeing at other major P5 programs? Coaches staying for long tenures, first round draft picks returning for their senior year, etc., which leads you to believe they have a great deal of love and respect for what they've built. I get the feeling a lot of our kids have a great deal of admiration and respect for Manny which gives me hope for the future. We need to get back to fostering a sense of family with this program, truly adopting an "Us against the world" mentality, play care-free and loose, and most of all get back to having fun again(something that began to vanish under Richt.)

I will sum up their key to success in one simple GIF

 

[deleted19794]

Brent V is a badass

Left OU when Stoops brought his brother Mike back to Norman. Venables went to Clemson and was the difference maker hire they needed on that side of the ball.

 

[1mg of Epi]

Players loved Al and Mark too. Would’ve run thru a wall for em. Then the players realized those dudes couldn’t coach, and it went downhill.