The Clemson Tigers confronted a troublesome take a look at of their season opener.
Head coach Dabo Swiney and the Tigers traveled to Atlanta for Saturday’s matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs — a group that is received two of the previous three School Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championships.
Clemson’s 34-3 loss to the Bulldogs was some of the lopsided defeats of Swiney’s tenure. The loss sparked quite a few questions in regards to the route of this system, however ESPN faculty soccer analyst Booger McFarland shared his ideas on what he believed has contributed to the Tigers’ shortcomings lately.
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Former NFL participant and present NFL analyst Booger McFarland seems to be on earlier than the sport between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Monetary Discipline on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photos)
From McFarland’s perspective, a scarcity of creativity on the offensive aspect of the ball has held Clemson again. The Tigers solely managed to supply 188 whole yards of offense on Saturday.
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“I’m afraid to say it’s the same old thing,” McFarland throughout Saturday’s broadcast. “[There is] no creativity on offense. It’s been the same stale offense for four or five years. … If you’re a Clemson fan, you have to ask yourself, when are we going to change?”
Swiney’s method to the switch portal has been extensively criticized. McFarland advised that Swiney’s roster constructing philosophy would wish to alter to ensure that Clemson to have essentially the most aggressive roster doable.
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney on the sphere earlier than a sport in opposition to the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities)
“Dabo chooses not to [use the portal], therefore, you’re going to have those lulls in the program,” McFarland mentioned. “And I’m afraid, right now, they have a little bit of a lull.”
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a go in opposition to the Georgia Bulldogs within the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Swiney was requested in regards to the switch portal after the blowout loss.
“People are going to say whatever they want to say,” Swinney mentioned, by way of ClemsonWire. “It doesn’t matter what I say. People are going to say whatever they’re going to say. And when you lose like this, they’ve got every right to say whatever they want to say. So, say whatever you want to say, write whatever you want to write. That comes with it. That’s just part of it.”
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Swiney and the Tigers can have a possibility to get again on the profitable observe on Sept. 7 once they host Appalachian State.
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