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Clemson is not developing its top offensive recruits
If a 34-3 shellacking by Georgia isn’t going to change Dabo Swinney’s stubborn outlook on the transfer portal, then maybe the loss will open his eyes to what’s becoming more and more of an issue for Clemson: offensive player development.
Swinney made it very clear this offseason that he believes he has the players to compete for a national championship and the data backs that up as the Tigers currently hold the nation’s fifth-best roster according to the 247Sports’ Team Talent Composite. But just because Clemson looks formidable on paper doesn’t mean that the Tigers can claw (and score) with the best of the best.
Anyone who turned in over the weekend to watch Clemson in the first mega showdown of the college football season likely left with two takeaways before changing the channel in the second half and finding another game.
The defense has the makings of a very formidable unitThe offense leaves a lot to be desired
When Clemson was at its best and regularly playing for national titles, the offense was full of future pros. It was a system that five-star recruits wanted to be a part of and one that constantly lit up scoreboards. But things have gotten stale on that side of the ball the last few years.
In the loss to the Bulldogs, the Tigers produced just one play that went for over 20 yards….
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Author : Andrew Ivins
Publish date : 2024-09-05 21:01:19
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