WTF is going on?

[Beer & Bacon]

This seems like more opportunistic garbage from the cesspool that is Twitter. I don't believe a word of it, but even if true, this is yet another case of actively seeking things to get mad about. Too many people on the internet wanting to tear something down today instead of making something better. To gloss over the incredible amount of good that the Swinneys are to not only Clemson but to humanity in general is pretty reprehensible.

 

[Jtyler]

I am just not going to fall to this. Tired of this crap!!!

 

[BigShotBobby]

That’s the worst analogy I’ve ever heard.

Yeah, it’s not deemed okay for 80 percent of the team to beat their wife like it is to use that word.

 

[Orange&Purple]

Are y’all willing to admit Dabo needs to, oh I don’t know, speak up? Even pragmatically, he’s getting drug around cuz he’s not saying anything at all. I don’t see his players defending him either. Like we got two/three former players on staff but no current players going to bat for him. Why?

Dude shut up already! There have been players defending him, you just choose to ignore it! Why do current players need to speak up? These people making this stuff up are from years ago. Dabo doesn’t need to say anything about this garbage. They have already dealt with Greenlee 3 years ago. They have moved on...again you need to move on to another program. One that won’t upset you so much with lies and hate. See ya!

 

[Allenjg25]

Forget our differences on how we perceive current events for a moment. At this point it’s become plain that Dabo has royally botched public relations the last week and a half. I mean there’s no way this doesn’t hurt recruiting.

and your wrong....

 

[Cocks are Number 1]

Forget our differences on how we perceive current events for a moment. At this point it’s become plain that Dabo has royally botched public relations the last week and a half. I mean there’s no way this doesn’t hurt recruiting.

You could do a better job faking it.

We see you.

 

[RagsToRiches2]

You could do a better job faking it.

We see you.

Bro what does that mean? I’m going to be telling you I told you so when this blows up to an even greater degree and it comes out that we lost a few recruits specifically because of this. Won’t enjoy the reality but will enjoy you eating crow.

 

[RagsToRiches2]

and your wrong....

We’ll see buddy. Keep defending ole Dabo. He can do no wrong!

 

[RagsToRiches2]

Dude shut up already! There have been players defending him, you just choose to ignore it! Why do current players need to speak up? These people making this stuff up are from years ago. Dabo doesn’t need to say anything about this garbage. They have already dealt with Greenlee 3 years ago. They have moved on...again you need to move on to another program. One that won’t upset you so much with lies and hate. See ya!

Which current players are defending him?

 

[appalachiatiger]

wow some of you are just wired weird.

i understand that dabo may or may not speak on the matter

doesnt change my opinion of him.

AND I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BLACK PEOPLE BYTCHING AT WHITEPEOPLE WHEN THEY USE THE N WORD.

if white people cant use itthen black people shouldnt use it.

and especially glorify it.

wont get one bit of sympathy from me

i havent heard one rap artist apologize for their lyrics to kill police, loot property, and kill white people.

BLACK PEOPLE NEED TO SET THE EXAMPLE AND QUIT USING IT THEMSELVES.

 

[LURKandJERK]

Silver members are just the worst

 

[RagsToRiches2]

wow some of you are just wired weird.

i understand that dabo may or may not speak on the matter

doesnt change my opinion of him.

AND I AM SICK AND TIRED OF BLACK PEOPLE BYTCHING AT WHITEPEOPLE WHEN THEY USE THE N WORD.

if white people cant use itthen black people shouldnt use it.

and especially glorify it.

wont get one bit of sympathy from me

i havent heard one rap artist apologize for their lyrics to kill police, loot property, and kill white people.

BLACK PEOPLE NEED TO SET THE EXAMPLE AND QUIT USING IT THEMSELVES.

Based on what is sadly the majority of this board and perhaps our fanbase, you’re not weird. Just a racist.

 

[appalachiatiger]

No there’s nothing wrong with banning music that has a certain language in it, but it is extremely inappropriate for him to use that word. Particularly when the people who are most immediately affected by its use are people he has specific and direct authority over.

no its not.

1- dabo is not racist

2- dabo recruits character

3- if they use the word as an harmless expression, then white peole should be able to use it as a harmless expression

just like cracker, whitey, wetback, coon, uncle tom

just words anyway

that what rap artist say, just words.

trump should ban the use of the N word and they should remove all songs from the market with the n word in it.

along with any songs that will give black kids the wrong message.

 

[appalachiatiger]

Based on what is sadly the majority of this board and perhaps our fanbase, you’re not weird. Just a racist.

see their YOU go.i am not racist

you are a liar and opportunist.

 

[Orange&Purple]

Which current players are defending him?

read my post again

 

[appalachiatiger]

We’ll see buddy. Keep defending ole Dabo. He can do no wrong!

since you are anti dabo

get off the board and go fukk yourself

 

[Orange&Purple]

Based on what is sadly the majority of this board and perhaps our fanbase, you’re not weird. Just a racist.

Man you really need help! Accusing people of being racist when you have no clue about them or their heart.

 

[appalachiatiger]

Dude shut up already! There have been players defending him, you just choose to ignore it! Why do current players need to speak up? These people making this stuff up are from years ago. Dabo doesn’t need to say anything about this garbage. They have already dealt with Greenlee 3 years ago. They have moved on...again you need to move on to another program. One that won’t upset you so much with lies and hate. See ya!

rags2riches is probably a professor in the arts or languages who is racist as hell

 

[Cocks are Number 1]

Based on what is sadly the majority of this board and perhaps our fanbase, you’re not weird. Just a racist.

Lol

We see you.

 

[RagsToRiches2]

read my post again

Just did you said players were defending him. Which ones?

 

[Orange&Purple]

rags2riches is probably a professor in the arts or languages who is racist as hell

He needs to be fired for ignorance!

 

[RagsToRiches2]

Man you really need help! Accusing people of being racist when you have no clue about them or their heart.

Out of the heart the mouth speaks

 

[Orange&Purple]

Just did you said players were defending him. Which ones?

No, you said current players and I said they don’t need to...can you not comprehend?

 

[Tiger1425]

This may have happened. I'm not sure how a coach could tell his kids that he doesn't want to hear the word "nigga" used without saying the word "nigga." It is no different than a parent telling their child the same thing. A lot of rap music is pretty crude. If Dabo or another coach is bringing in high school kids and their parents around I don't blame him one bit for not wanting to hear this stuff. On the other hand, it could just be a lie.

 

[Orange&Purple]

Out of the heart the mouth speaks

I completely agree...and you’re mad because Dabo won’t speak like you want him too. I’ve read this thread and the racism you are accusing others of is NOT there. So, the racism here is coming from your heart bro!

 

[RagsToRiches2]

No, you said current players and I said they don’t need to...can you not comprehend?

You said “there have been players defending him” and that I’m ignoring them. Which players? It’s your own post man I’m not making anything up.

 

[santee]

Are y’all willing to admit Dabo needs to, oh I don’t know, speak up? Even pragmatically, he’s getting drug around cuz he’s not saying anything at all. I don’t see his players defending him either. Like we got two/three former players on staff but no current players going to bat for him. Why?

Give you credit for being relentless with your obsessive criticism of Dabo...

Nothing to see here.... If true DS was simply repeating words in music used slangly and it was not directed at anyone.... I find the use of the word and the profanity that frequently goes with it offensive and prefer not to hear it myself

if this is the best that kid can come up with he just needs to shut up

 

[IMBlessed]

Well I doubt he did this, but if he did then he is right. With everyone else the 'N' word is bad and racist, yet when black people are calling each other this back and forth it is also racist and disrespectful. Just because they use it to each other does not all of a sudden make the word OK and non-racist. They should have learned a lesson. If I was Dabo and heard them using this, especially in front of the team, they would be running the stadium steps until their tongues were hanging out and they were incapable of saying it!!!

WoW & Just WoW!
1. Who gave you the power to Speak For, Place All & Judge All Black People The Same!?
2. Yes Some Black Classify the slang term as endearing! Believing you are White, try educating yourself to this view instead of keeping your agenda!
3. What lesson should “They Have Learned”?

Those of us, “Black Folks” who grew up with the terror associated with this Word; Do Not Like Hearing It In Any Form, Try to educate the younger generation, but Do Not Need Someone From A Majority Race Preaching To “Us” About Use According To Them!

Also, as a Dabo Fan, The Man I know, if he uses his position to educate, even with using such slang; This 62 year old, Jim Crow Raised Black American, Stand With Dabo! Just Keeping It 100%!

 

[shortbus22]

Lol. Who gives a shit? This is nothing and I’m glad Dabo is staying out of it. He came out and made a statement and the non-Christians blasted him because “faith and prayer ain’t enough”.

I hope he doesn’t say another word until he announces the schedule. He can’t win when you vultures have already decided that he’s wrong. Dabo doesn’t owe @dbjork6317 or @RagsToRiches2 a fvcking thing. Lol at recruiting taking a hit over this. Not gonna happen.

 

[appalachiatiger]

if someone is calling the head coach a racist on this board

should they not be banned for life?

we have known dabo for 15 years

we KNOW he isnt a racist

AND

WE are tired of you opportunist who divide

WE will fight back

WE WILL SUPPORT DABO

AND WE WILL VOTE FOR TRUMP

AND WE LOVE OUR JUNIOR SENATOR FROM SC MR TIM SCOTT

so all you fukkers trying to start something

go fukk yourselfs

guess i need to go my mouth out

or key board off

but fukk yourselves

WE ARE DONE WITH THE STUPIDITY

 

[appalachiatiger]

and ol app will speak UNofficially for DABO-

"Hamaad Williams- go fukk yourself too. we are gonna focus clemson football on winning the national championship. i am sorry you sukked and feel like i didnt give you the proper opportunity to better yourself. here is the knife you stabbed me in the back with-

go fukk yourself!"

-seriously sincerely

dabo

*speaking thru app

*unofficially

 

[aembry05]

You said “there have been players defending him” and that I’m ignoring them. Which players? It’s your own post man I’m not making anything up.

Miguel Chavis’ statement is spot on.

 

[JTJohnston]

Give you credit for being relentless with your obsessive criticism of Dabo...

Nothing to see here.... If true DS was simply repeating words in music used slangly and it was not directed at anyone.... I find the use of the word and the profanity that frequently goes with it offensive and prefer not to hear it myself

if this is the best that kid can come up with he just needs to shut up

Somebody with more technological savvy than I needs to use the wayback machine or some other internet content archive to research the username "rags to riches" on Rivals message boards. It looks very familiar to me and if I'm recalling properly where I used to see it, things would make perfect sense given the positions taken regarding Dabo recently. It'd be more of a "I want something bad to happen to Clemson's program" than "something bad will happen to "us" if Dabo doesn't do better here".

 

[tigfan92]

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Maybe I’m missing something, but doesn’t that support the cause? Isn’t he standing up against the use of that offensive word? I mean....assuming it’s even true?

 

[Cavitybacks]

"IM OUTRAGED that Dabo hates the "N"WORD!!!!!"

-twitter

 

[Flat Rock`s Finest]

Silence is hiding and hiding is weakness. And weakness invites predators of all stripes both weak and strong.

Bullshit. Silence isn't hiding. Nobody owes the media or general public anything. This dumb crap where everybody expects a winning football coach to run out and kiss ass after every minor incident is for the weak minded simpletons. Everyone has just as much right to shut the hell up for once. Anyone who thinks saying that word while telling people NOT to say it anymore in the team locker room is a bad thing is a flat out moron. Eff the media and eff this false narrative being pushed by these idiots.

 

[vern0821]

Whether or not this tweet is legit, Dabo’s silence over the last 5 days is mind bottling and really disappointing. I hope whenever he does say something he explains why he has waited so long to speak. And it needs to be more than “i needed to get my thoughts together and pray about it.” The lack of leadership here is really surprising and not something I would have ever expected out of Dabo.

• It is mind "boggling" not "bottling".
• Maybe he is taking the time to go through all of the pundits opinions and directives about where he has gone wrong and how he is ruining recruiting and what the expectations are and how "disappointing" he is and that is boggling his mind.
• Are we to all believe that these two players represent the opinion and experience of all of the players that have been at Clemson in the 10+ years of Coach Swinney's leadership?
• If verifiable evidence of his apathy, insensitivity or disrespect exists and is revealed, then I am sure there will be plenty of disappointment to go around. But even these two players have made a point of commenting on their own regard for Coach Swinney.
• In my humble opinion, all of this negativity and suspicion is self destructive and is fanning the flames of the CU haters. They are loving this. Wouldn't we all be better served to circle the wagons as a show of confidence and "family" loyalty while this plays out? Has Coach Swinney not earned that benefit of the doubt?

 

[Emergence]

Yeah, but just having an axe to grind doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. I don’t think its fair to consider the motive of the person who calls it out when judging whether or not the action was good or bad, know what I mean?

If it happened in 2012 then obviously none of those players are still on the team so it should be pretty easy to get a few of them to confirm his account of things or call it out for being bullshit.

I hope @Larry_Williams is putting on his investigative journalism hat and trying to get a more complete picture of this stuff for us.

This is still America. Presumed innocence.
Just because a mob has bloodlust doesn’t mean he is required to cite commie or race-baiting mantras, cult slogans, or any other such demonstrations of solidarity with what the pitchforks and torches mob are on about. You’d object if he was chanting mantras or reciting the Apostles Creed to prove religious bona fides.

any regurgitated mob chants would be the same. Forced chanting of the cult of collective guilt. He didn’t kill that poor man in Minnesota. The skin color of a coach 6 states away has zero to do with the evil we saw kneeling on a victim’s neck by a squad car.

justice up there needs to be done right, and swiftly.

mobs forcing baptisms into the prog cult, or public chanting and kneeling like a cult, won’t bring justice.

put your energy into seeking right and dignity and justice. We get it that you don’t like Jesus stuff. Submitting those who do, isn’t going to help you or some victim of deep injustice elsewhere. What we are seeing on the streets are violent spasms of leftist religion. Try being consistent.

 

[aembry05]

• It is mind "boggling" not "bottling".
• Maybe he is taking the time to go through all of the pundits opinions and directives about where he has gone wrong and how he is ruining recruiting and what the expectations are and how "disappointing" he is and that is boggling his mind.
• Are we to all believe that these two players represent the opinion and experience of all of the players that have been at Clemson in the 10+ years of Coach Swinney's leadership?
• If verifiable evidence of his apathy, insensitivity or disrespect exists and is revealed, then I am sure there will be plenty of disappointment to go around. But even these two players have made a point of commenting on their own regard for Coach Swinney.
• In my humble opinion, all of this negativity and suspicion is self destructive and is fanning the flames of the CU haters. They are loving this. Wouldn't we all be better served to circle the wagons as a show of confidence and "family" loyalty while this plays out? Has Coach Swinney not earned that benefit of the doubt?

If this latest statement from 2012 or 2013 is true,all Dabo did was reinforce the fact that he didn’t want the word “nigga” used in the locker room. That word is and has been used by black athletes for a long time. If you have coached at the high school level you have heard it countless times. One of the best players and leaders,yes a minority,would often tell his teammates,both black and white,they were playing like a bunch of n————s or pu————s and there was never any reaction. Dabo’s proven his makeup time and time again. The extreme left is trying to turn us into a third world country and railing against Christians like Dabo at every slight opportunity.

 

[charlestontiger417]

This seems like more opportunistic garbage from the cesspool that is Twitter. I don't believe a word of it, but even if true, this is yet another case of actively seeking things to get mad about. Too many people on the internet wanting to tear something down today instead of making something better. To gloss over the incredible amount of good that the Swinneys are to not only Clemson but to humanity in general is pretty reprehensible.

It’s all garbage! All of it. The sad thing is that I feel most of this could have been put to sleep if we just addressed this Wednesday.