Clemson rumor - Morris to SMU, Riley(ECU) to Clemson as OC

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SMU21TCU10 wrote:I feel like the Clemson offense has underperformed with Morris at the helm given the talent they recruit. I do not think we will get anyone better, I just don't think he is our Gary Patterson. Maybe I will be wrong though.

More than half of Clemson fans I have asked on message boards pretty much said "you can have him". I would rather get a coach that the fanbase will actually be bummed to lose him.

You do realize we are the worst team in D1 football. Saban is a tough sell, and even some of the Alabama fans want him gone.
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sbsmith wrote:
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Hope we have multiple QB's that can run his offense looks like their backup QB's can't although one of them is banged up as well.


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Honestly we don't even have one QB that can run his offense. He's going to have to bring in a few legit starting options (JUCO/graduate transfer) right away or our offense will be a dumpster fire again in 2015.


Doesn't he like dual threat QB's like Tahj Boyd? Wouldn't Davis be a good fit?
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SMU21TCU10 wrote:I feel like the Clemson offense has underperformed with Morris at the helm given the talent they recruit. I do not think we will get anyone better, I just don't think he is our Gary Patterson. Maybe I will be wrong though.

More than half of Clemson fans I have asked on message boards pretty much said "you can have him". I would rather get a coach that the fanbase will actually be bummed to lose him.



We're not getting a Gary Patterson, the odds of hiring a coach and having him stay 14+ seasons are astronomical. As for the Clemson fanbase, just last year they were scared to death of losing him, many still are.
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SMU21TCU10 wrote:I feel like the Clemson offense has underperformed with Morris at the helm given the talent they recruit.I do not think we will get anyone better, I just don't think he is our Gary Patterson. Maybe I will be wrong though.

More than half of Clemson fans I have asked on message boards pretty much said "you can have him". I would rather get a coach that the fanbase will actually be bummed to lose him.

You do realize we are the worst team in D1 football. Saban is a tough sell, and even some of the Alabama fans want him gone.
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SMU21TCU10 wrote:
Doesn't he like dual threat QB's like Tahj Boyd? Wouldn't Davis be a good fit?




I wouldn't call Davis a good fit because he's too raw when it comes to QB fundamentals. Morris won't be able to run his full offense with Davis which is why it's paramount that he brings in multiple options to compete for the job.
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couch 'em wrote:Difficulty running the offense without prime QB*, frustrating pass calls in clear running situations, offense developed with another recognized guru (will he turnout to not be the true mastermind ala Mouse the Mastermind not June)?

*I realize they are on a 4th string QB, I am heading this off Clemson fan accusations




Those are all interesting concerns but you could make similar claims about other candidates on the list. Any guy we hire is going to have a lot of warts.
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ALEX LIFESON wrote:Is Morris really the answer?


Rather have Herman
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I don't know if I'd rather have Herman but I would sure give him a long look.
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sbsmith wrote:
SMU21TCU10 wrote:I feel like the Clemson offense has underperformed with Morris at the helm given the talent they recruit. I do not think we will get anyone better, I just don't think he is our Gary Patterson. Maybe I will be wrong though.

More than half of Clemson fans I have asked on message boards pretty much said "you can have him". I would rather get a coach that the fanbase will actually be bummed to lose him.



We're not getting a Gary Patterson, the odds of hiring a coach and having him stay 14+ seasons are astronomical. As for the Clemson fanbase, just last year they were scared to death of losing him, many still are.


Thank you for your negative and always stupid posts, sbsmith.
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Big12Mustang wrote:Thank you for your negative and always stupid posts, sbsmith.



Congrats to your Frogs on their win this weekend. Did you make it up to Lawrence to support the team?
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sbsmith wrote:
Big12Mustang wrote:Thank you for your negative and always stupid posts, sbsmith.



Congrats to your Frogs on their win this weekend. Did you make it up to Lawrence to support the team?


No, I was busy at Ford supporting my Mustangs on a disappointing last second loss.
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footballdad wrote:
ALEX LIFESON wrote:Is Morris really the answer?


Rather have Herman

Why? Wouldn't either be good?
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Stallion wrote:with Clemson losing today-if it really is a done deal we could have a new coach in 2 weeks-OK 3 weeks. No real reason for him to stay now since their possible Orange Bowl bid is gone. Their season ends November 29
im guessing it will be Dec 1st or 2nd.
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Have heard earlier if all goes as planned, but not sure how it could be much earlier.
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I'm meeting this week with the attorney that told me this originally - may have to ask if he is aware of timing and such, but I doubt it. This was a more of a general statement from him.

But if the deal has already been reached in principal, and with Clemson's loss on Saturday, I'd have to think we are looking at the earliest date being Sunday, Nov 30th - the day after Clemson plays in-state rival USC.

No reason to wait until after their bowl game.
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