A few weeks back, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney sent a message to Clemson fans everywhere. He asked, if they could, to come to Clemson and pack out Death Valley.
Swinney gave many reasons why it was so important. For one, it was a huge evaluation piece for the coaches. It was the first time some of the players played in front of a huge crowd.
Secondly, it looked good on television, especially with ESPN broadcasting the game live.
Finally, and most importantly, it’s good for recruiting.
“I know I have said it a couple of times, but I really hope our crowd will show up,” Swinney said just a couple of days before the spring game this year.