Not disagreeing but as mentioned dur the game by the announcers, they pretty much had to replace both lines at the start of this year. They seem to think Clemson is past the need to rebuild every year. Sort of like Bama. Not sure I buy that.
Clemson players and coaches already saying they'll be back
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They're in a weak conference with FSU being their only "tough" opponent and they have a Qb that can carry them; not saying that they should be talking like that but it won't be absurd to see them back.
Perfect example: Ohio State.Not disagreeing but as mentioned dur the game by the announcers, they pretty much had to replace both lines at the start of this year. They seem to think Clemson is past the need to rebuild every year. Sort of like Bama. Not sure I buy that.
I will be surprised if Clemson is back in the CFP next season...
Deshaun Watson says he'd consider turning pro next year
Since he'll graduate in December... and the way he has performed this year... keep it up next year and he's gone.
I see no way he stays around for his senior year. Just wouldn't make sense...
No doubt. Barring injury he's out. Even with injury he's probably gone. I don't think the team overall will has as much success next season.
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But he will play next season as a junior, then he's out...right?
Clemson will have bigger problems replacing guys on defense this season then they had replacing guys last season. 2-years ago their sophomore and junior backups saw a lot of action and were ready to step in this past season, but this past season Clemson's defensive backups did not see nearly as much meaningful playing time. They have talent filling in so I don't think they will be bad, but they won't go without skipping a beat like they did last year.
I posted the link to show Clemson's most likely to be distracted next season. Of course, he's most likely gone after next season, but he shouldn't be admitting as much right now.
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You saw how out-of-sorts the Clemson secondary looked after Alexander left the game - he's gone....
He will and then he's gone.
I agree. They are hanging their hat on what happened this season. Next season they'll have trouble stopping everyone including the Barn. It isn't like the defense was, though very good, wasn't world beaters this year.
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Absolutely correct - he is already spending that money in his mind. No way he is the same person next season.
Maybe they should call your bunch at Ohio St for how a team can become more individually focused after success
Reference point - 2010 Crimson Tide
Somehow I think 2016 Crimson Tide will handle their success much better. The number of players that could have left but decided to return is a good early indication of what the attitude seems it will be next year.
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2010 Alabama and 2015 Ohio State are eerily similar types of teams. Each were probably among the most talented teams their respective schools had ever had. Neither lived up to their ability due to injuries and poor focus. The W-L difference is mostly owed to the Big Ten just being a lesser conference and Ohio State avoiding most of the better teams.
clemson's returning offensive fire power along with their relatively weak schedule give them at least a better than average shot at returning to the playoff. I think they lose at FSU which should keep them out of playoff, but win that one and there's not much else on their schedule to worry about, with auburn literally being their second hardest game next year.
FIFY - they play two SEC teams who were bottom dwellers last year and one of them gave them a tough game in 2015.
Their SOS should kill them. They don't play Notre Dame.
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