Even Ivan Drago was human.
For fans of the “Rocky” franchise, they remember when Rocky Balboa landed the first significant blow to Drago. You see he’s actually mortal, and Balboa pushes on to win the fight and the movie.
If you ask cornerbacks coach Mike Reed, it is an analogy to describe opposing squads’ perception of Clemson. Reed can’t change the ending to the series, but he can alter opponents' view of the Tigers in 2024.
Not only does Reed want to bring a reputation back, but he also wants to carry over the resilience that defined the Clemson defense in 2023.