The Clemson Tigers are continuing to celebrate their National Championship. They are looking forward to the future with great excitement because of the strong program that has been built. Head Coach Dabo Swinney has done a phenomenal job, and I’m amazed at the way Clemson showed patience early on when he took over the team. Never having been a head coach, Dabo was not considered a “hot coaching candidate.” When first put in charge, many questions were raised, and there were concerns and criticism about the program’s decision. During his…
Monthly Archives: January, 2017
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How Clemson’s Rare Strategy Resulted in a Championship
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Wisdom for OBJ and Grayson Allen
Continue ReadingThe last couple of weeks have been filled with criticism and discussion about the behavior of two young stars in the sports world – New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. and Duke’s Grayson Allen. Beckham Jr. was seen taking pictures on a party boat in Miami the week before their playoff game and then ended up playing poorly against the Packers. Allen has been in trouble for his tripping incidents in multiple games and is in the spotlight each time he steps on the floor. This week he’s being questioned for his physical contact…
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The Steelers Were “Over-Aggressive”
Continue ReadingThe Pittsburgh Steelers have an explosive offense with two of the best weapons in the league, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell. This pair of aggressive players are a threat to score every time they touch the ball. Last Sunday, led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the offense had a great day and knocked off the Miami Dolphins 30-12. However, with4:34 left in their playoff game, Roethlisberger injured his right foot on a passing play. The conversation surrounding his injury has centered around whether or not he should have even been in the game…
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Clemson Wins!
Continue ReadingLast night’s National Championship game was epic with Clemson knocking off Alabama in the final seconds. The rematch lived up to the hype – especially watching Clemson pull out an exciting clutch win that many will consider an upset. Among the countless storylines, moments, and reactions surrounding the matchup and victory, the words of senior linebacker and defensive MVP, Ben Boulware, resonate the most: “I’m so happy to see the fruit of our labor. All the hard work paid off. We controlled the input. We controlled our attitude, our mentality, our mindset and let…
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Saban’s Ability to Relate
Continue ReadingTonight’s National Championship game is a great rematch between Clemson and Alabama. Although it always comes down to what the players do on the field, the head coach plays an integral role in college football. Dabo Swinney has been leading Clemson with a fun and upbeat attitude and is considered a true player’s coach. While attempting to win his first National Championship as a head coach, he’s facing Nick Saban who is competing for his sixth. Swinney is the new elite coach in college football, but Saban has sustained dominance for…
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The Confidence of Aaron Rodgers
Continue ReadingThe most anticipated game this weekend is the New York Giants taking on the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field. Both franchises are led by veteran quarterbacks and know what it takes to win Super Bowls. Either team has the potential to make a run deep into the playoffs. I’m especially intrigued by the Packers, who were 4-6 at one point in the season. Everyone on the outside was questioning head coach, Mike McCarthy, and starting QB, Aaron Rodgers, and thinking the team was done. However, they turned things around by winning six straight games…
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A Team’s Belief and Execution
Continue ReadingAs the playoffs begin, NFL teams are preparing for Wild Card weekend. I’m intrigued to see if the Packers can keep winning and continue their hot streak. It will also be interesting to see how the Raiders do without Derek Carr playing quarterback. Each team that made the playoffs has a certain level of confidence because of their successful season. But now the coaches and leaders on the team are doing their best to raise the bar and have their team believe they can win the Super Bowl. If a team lacks…
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Lane Kiffin Split
Continue ReadingAlabama is preparing to take on Clemson in another National Championship game, but the story stealing the headlines involves Lane Kiffin. Having done a great job as Alabama’s offensive coordinator, he is moving on to become the head coach of Florida Atlantic. When a college football coach gets another job while his current team is still playing in the postseason (especially when it’s at Alabama and they’re competing for a championship), the situation becomes tricky. It’s hard for the players to lose Kiffin at this point since they have counted on him all season long, so…
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The Tenacity of Steve Smith
Continue ReadingSteve Smith, Sr. is one of my favorite athletes of all time. Although it was sad to see him play his final game on Sunday, he’s had an incredible 16-year career with the Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens. With many great catches and a passion for the game, his playing style has been thrilling to watch over the years. As a Panther’s fan, his most memorable play was the touchdown he caught to win a double-overtime playoff game against the St. Louis Rams on their way to the 2003 Super Bowl. Having…
