Syracuse vs Clemson (merged)

[Nerwen Aldarion]

So is Syracuse better than expected or Clemson worse or both?

Both

 

[TrueOrange]

So is Syracuse better than expected or Clemson worse or both?

Definitely the latter (compared to other seasons). Potentially also the former, but probably need to see them play some more games into their schedule to determine if so.

 

[dobre_shunka]

Both

Dunno about that, Clemson may be worse than anyone realizes.

The Cuse needed OT to beat UConn at home. The following week UConn then lost to the Delaware Blue Hens and that was Delaware's first FBS win ever. Not entirely sold on how good Syracuse is yet

 

[adam.vol]

You took him literally? lol. Ok. His point was that you have to show up ready every week no matter who youre playing. It’s true. If you wanna be offended, be offended. That seems to be the culture these days.

No, I took him figuratively. If you want to be confused over a metaphor, by all means..

 

[OldandStillaVol]

So is Syracuse better than expected or Clemson worse or both?

Clemson much worse than expected. Lots of things for Dabo to fix.

 

[NorthDallas40]

So it appears the question of the day would be does Dabo make it to season’s end to get fired or does he get fired mid season?

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

Dunno about that, Clemson may be worse than anyone realizes.

The Cuse needed OT to beat UConn at home. The following week UConn then lost to the Delaware Blue Hens and that was Delaware's first FBS win ever. Not entirely sold on how good Syracuse is yet

I prefer the opinion that makes TN look better LOL

 

[RandomUTfan]

So it appears the question of the day would be does Dabo make it to season’s end to get fired or does he get fired mid season?

It would cost Clemson 60 million to fire him this season. I seriously doubt they could afford that.

edit: adding detail.

"Swinney's buyout in 2025 is $60 million and only drops to $57 million in 2026. From 2027 on, the buyout is the full remaining salary left on his contract."

 

[Delmar]

Definitely the latter (compared to other seasons). Potentially also the former, but probably need to see them play some more games into their schedule to determine if so.

Syracuse better than expected as long as Angeli was the QB. Looks like he’s probably out so I doubt they’ll be as good. (Somebody said Achilles injury.) It goes without saying that Clemson was severely overrated.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

So it appears the question of the day would be does Dabo make it to season’s end to get fired or does he get fired mid season?

I will be rooting for Bill Belichick for the first time ever when UNC plays Clemson. The problem is that UNC is even worse than Dabo’s litter of kittens. I don’t see how Dabo survives if they drop that game.

 

[NorthDallas40]

It would cost Clemson 60 million to fire him this season. I seriously doubt they could afford that.

edit: adding detail.

"Swinney's buyout in 2025 is $60 million and only drops to $57 million in 2026. From 2027 on, the buyout is the full remaining salary left on his contract."

Fair enough. So they’re gonna be bottom dwellers for a bit longer. Welcome to the club that we finally graduated from I’d say.

 

[RandomUTfan]

Fair enough. So they’re gonna be bottom dwellers for a bit longer. Welcome to the club that we finally graduated from I’d say.

At least we've had money to tell coaches to go away. Well we didn't pay Pruitt. But that's still under adjudication.

 

[ZZ13]

I've always thought of Dabo as Fulmer version 2.0, based on seeing several similarities. This year for Clemson is looking like 2008 version 2.0. Did he say "work like heck" or "we haven't suddenly forgotten how to coach" in today's post game?

 

[the_todd]

So is Syracuse better than expected or Clemson worse or both?

Vols beat the orange, the orange beat the tigers, so both teams suck .

Its the volnation way

 

[DirtyDawg]

So is Syracuse better than expected or Clemson worse or both?

Both IMO. Syracuse is a pretty good team I think. Fran Brown is going to be a very good coach as he gains experience I think.

 

[Big Orange Captain]

So it appears the question of the day would be does Dabo make it to season’s end to get fired or does he get fired mid season?

he isn’t getting fired

 

[DirtyDawg]

he isn’t getting fired

I agree, as much as I don’t like Dabo, the man has brought two National Championships to Clemson. No way they fire him anytime soon.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Dabo at the beach yet?

 

[Vol737]

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[Vol737]

Dabo at the beach yet?

No, but I bet he’s on the computer typing in transferportal.com

 

[TAF]

Kid is a LOSER...just FULL of excuses (like Dabo)

 

[wmcovol]

LSU got a lot of cred beating Clemson by 7.

 

[vavolfan6]

I don't care how you perceive Clemson, but going into their stadium with their team's back against the wall and to lead 34-14 in the 4th quarter is impressive. It's unfortunate Angeli was injured as I could see Syracuse as a top 25 team with some more key upsets. Angeli is special when he has time. I think he will grade out well for the NFL. But not much faith in the next guy..

 

[Vol737]

LSU got a lot of cred beating Clemson by 7.

I’m still not sold on LSU. Defense is good, but they can’t score. No defense, no matter how good, can stay on the field all game long. I think Ole Miss, aTm and OU can beat them. Maybe even Vandy if they stay healthy.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

This was a great win for Tennessee. ND with 2 losses and a terrible strength of schedule and Clemson is already eliminated. If Syracuse ends up being a top 2 or 3 ACC team then that definitely helps Tennessee if there is a log jam of teams with say 2 losses (SEC could end up with 4 or 5 alone).