Monday Mailbox: June 1, 2015 Edition

Every Monday, we have started a Monday Mailbox where we will field answers to your questions, whatever they may be pertaining to Clemson University, athletics, or sports in general throughout the week.

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What has been the most memorable game under Dabo to you?

Andrew: Easily the most memorable game in the Dabo-era for me has been the LSU bowl game in the Chick-fila Bowl. There have been several others, such as the Orange Bowl win, the ACC Championship, and beating South Carolina this past season, but the LSU game holds a special place in my heart. I believe that was the game that started a spark to bring notoriety and respect to the football program. It also showed the “fight” that the Tigers had as they battled back to beat a top-10 team, including one of the top plays in the history of the program when Tajh Boyd hit DeAndre “Nuk” Hopkins on 4th and 16 to keep the game alive.

Ty: The most memorable game for me was the 25-24 Chick-fil-A Bowl win over LSU. Not only did he beat an SEC team but he beat one of the perennial powers in that conference. He also got a victory over one of the best coaches in college football. This game becomes even more significant if you look at what Sammy Watkins, Nuk Hopkins, and Martavis Bryant are doing in the NFL. Remember Watkins got hurt on the second offensive play and Bryant was suspended for the entire game. Hopkins, Tajh Boyd, and the Clemson defense were brilliant.
Clemson isn’t physical and they can’t win a big game.
Dabo Swinney is a cheerleader and not a coach.
Remember these statements from College Football pundits?
Dabo after the game, “We grew up tonight.”

Which game are you most excited for this season?

Andrew: I think the most exciting game for this season is when Clemson hosts Florida State in November. Clemson has lost the past three years to the Seminoles and, now the Tigers have a chance to exact revenge on their hated rival. I, personally, believe that Seminole fans have lost respect for Clemson and believe they will just march into Death Valley and pick up a win with ease. We need to win this game to bring down the arrogance level and, finally, bring back the ACC to what it needs to be: Another Clemson Championship.

Ty: I’m excited about having Notre Dame in Death Valley. Notre Dame returns 18 starters and I think it will be an interesting game. Both teams could be ranked but either way, Clemson fans will be excited to have the Golden Domers at Memorial stadium. Notre Dame is still Notre Dame.

What do we still need recruiting-wise for the 2016 cycle?

Andrew: The Tigers need to add some more linemen on both sides of the ball. It would also be good to add at least one more wide receiver and a couple of linebackers, as well as a couple in the secondary. Clemson needs to just keep adding to an already talented class and, hopefully, by doing so they will have a top-10 class. As long as Coach Swinney keeps the commitments he has already gotten, this will be a good class.

Ty: I think we need to get another 4 or 5 star defensive tackle. We have to continue to get guys like Christian Wilkins to pressure the QBs and free up our LBs for tackles. The ACC is getting better and we have a -home and-home series against both Auburn and Texas A&M in the future, so a good defensive front is needed.

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Monday Mailbox: June 1, 2015 Edition
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