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The Athletic @theathletic.com

What if ... what if Dabo Swinney was right? What if his unorthodox approach to the modern transfer portal is what leads Clemson back to the top of the sport? http://dlvr.it/TMgyfz

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aug 25, 2025, 5:31 pm • 17 3

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CFB136 @jessedouble.bsky.social

Clemson was only good cause of Venables

aug 25, 2025, 5:51 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jay @lslook.bsky.social

But what if ... LSU wins by 20? 🧐

aug 25, 2025, 5:43 pm • 1 0 • view
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Drive with care @carolinaskies.bsky.social

What if LSU loses by 30? The portal should never replace good internal development. Otherwise it becomes a constant chasing the dream team but that doesn't guarantee success.

aug 28, 2025, 1:19 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jay @lslook.bsky.social

A couple of years ago, our defensive starters averaged 4 stars. One 5, nine 4s and one 3. I look it up because it was one of the worst defenses in LSU history. Got the defensive coaches fired! You never know. But, thank goodness, it's all in fun for us fans. 😊 Geaux, Tigers! Not Clemson's, LSU's!

aug 28, 2025, 3:18 pm • 0 0 • view
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Jay @lslook.bsky.social

Nooo, don't jinx us! 😂. Seriously, I do agree. But just like high draft choices don't always pan out in the pros, neither does every highly rated recruit.

aug 28, 2025, 3:15 pm • 0 0 • view
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Drive with care @carolinaskies.bsky.social

Yep. I'm with Dabo.

aug 29, 2025, 1:38 am • 0 0 • view
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leadhazardcontrol.bsky.social @leadhazardcontrol.bsky.social

Maybe, but the competition is fierce.

aug 25, 2025, 7:09 pm • 0 0 • view
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jasonmellman.bsky.social @jasonmellman.bsky.social

Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Penn State have literally done this already.

aug 25, 2025, 8:55 pm • 0 0 • view
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chrisnesselrode.bsky.social @chrisnesselrode.bsky.social

Penn State has a similar approach. Half dozen transfers in a season. The roster is overwhelming built on developing younger players on the roster.

aug 25, 2025, 5:38 pm • 0 0 • view