that isn't proof there is more pressure at Alabama, just more knee jerk rednecks in charge of the programs.

Ken Hatfield was fired after 4 solid seasons inclding an ACC title.

a lot of what is factored into keeping a coach is how many tickets are being sold. Bowden did get the excitement back at Clemson after the Hatfield and West era. Clemson will also keep a coach longer if the player's are doing good in the classroom.

i do agree that the focus on football player academics is less at most SEC schools. but doesn't have anything to do with pressure. at Clemson there actually more pressure on coaches b/c the school does say academics matters for the players too.

one of the main reasons Danny Ford was forced out is b/c he wanted a lavish dorm for football players but CU wanted to build an academic center for football players to help them keep their grades up.

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Posted by BHMKyle

Birmingham, AL

Member since Feb 2013

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Posted on 1/17/17 at 1:03 pm to Tillman

quote:
that isn't proof there is more pressure at Alabama,

Sure there is. It's already been given to you. If you don't win 10 games and at the very least conference titles at Alabama or Auburn (or any of the big SEC programs for that matter), you'll be canned.

At Clemson, you get a decade to try.