TODD BLACKLEDGE REGARDING THE ORANGE BOWL AND DABO :
Blackledge added that Clemson has an X-factor in head coach
Dabo Swinney. Blackledge said Swinney has taken Clemson to an elite level.
“Dabo, he is one of my favorite guys because of his energy and his passion. When you talk to him in a production meeting, he gets you fired up. He's genuine and real, and he's always turned on like that,” he said. :”Where that has always played out in his career is recruiting. He's always been able to recruit and attract talent, and he's very charismatic like that. But where he's really improved and is beginning to show himself a little bit - and people have been slow to give him credit - is how good of a coach he is. He has taken Clemson to an elite status in college football. Even this year, I think a lot of people on the outside were waiting for Clemson to stub their toe or stumble, and they didn't do it.
“They are the only team that didn't. And not only did they win, but they also won some impressive games against some high-caliber opponents. I think he's not only taken Clemson to a new level, in the eyes of people who cover college football he's gone to a different level. Not just this charismatic, energetic, team-building and great recruiting guy, but also a guy who along with his staff can coach the heck out of football.”
BUT YEAH, MUSCHAMP WILL STOMP DABO.