The Clemson Tigers confronted a tricky check of their season opener.
Head coach Dabo Swiney and the Tigers traveled to Atlanta for Saturday’s matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs — a workforce 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 concerning the route of this system, however ESPN school soccer analyst Booger McFarland shared his ideas on what he believed has contributed to the Tigers’ shortcomings in recent times.
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Former NFL participant and present NFL analyst Booger McFarland appears on earlier than the sport between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Monetary Subject on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Photos)
From McFarland’s standpoint, an absence of creativity on the offensive aspect of the ball has held Clemson again. The Tigers solely managed to supply 188 complete yards of offense on Saturday.
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“I’m afraid to say it’s the identical previous factor,” McFarland throughout Saturday’s broadcast. “[There is] no creativity on offense. It’s been the identical stale offense for 4 or 5 years. … For those who’re a Clemson fan, it’s a must to ask your self, when are we going to alter?”
Swiney’s method to the switch portal has been extensively criticized. McFarland instructed that Swiney’s roster constructing philosophy would wish to alter to ensure that Clemson to have essentially the most aggressive roster attainable.
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 to not [use the portal], due to this fact, you’re going to have these lulls in this system,” McFarland stated. “And I’m afraid, proper now, they’ve slightly little bit of a lull.”
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a cross in opposition to the Georgia Bulldogs within the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Swiney was requested concerning the switch portal after the blowout loss.
“Persons are going to say no matter they wish to say,” Swinney stated, through ClemsonWire. “It doesn’t matter what I say. Persons are going to say no matter they’re going to say. And whenever you lose like this, they’ve obtained each proper to say no matter they wish to say. So, say no matter you wish to say, write no matter you wish to write. That comes with it. That’s simply a part of it.”
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Swiney and the Tigers could have a possibility to get again on the profitable observe on Sept. 7 after they host Appalachian State.
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