http://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2014/01...s-message/

Quote:“I want to get a message out the the Clemson fans and other parent about Dabo Swinney. I need to tell the fans and talk to the parents. Everything Dabo told us came true,” said Carla Boyd.

Quote:“Dabo told us when he got the job after being interim coach he told the coaches we have to go out and get Tajh. He said he told the staff to go out and do everything the legal way to get Tajh. Get him on campus was the message he told the staff,” said Carla Boyd.

Coach Napier and coach Pearman were late to the party, but worked hard and convinced Tajh and his family to visit Clemson.

“When we were scheduled to come the first time for the visit I couldn’t get off work. I looked on the Internet and saw where all the fans were so disappointed. When I was able to make it we got there at around 2 AM. Coach Napier and coach Pearman were waiting for us with blood shot eyes. We had blood shot eyes as well. We checked into the hotel and from there on everything went great,” said Carla Boyd.

The next key for Tajh was the in-home visit for coach Swinney.

“Dabo said Tajh could take the program to another level. He said we can make it happen if you believe. Tajh can make it happen. He said I have a plan. I need you to believe in me. He told me when I finish with Tajh he will be a better young man,” said Carla Boyd.

Quote:Carla had a message for other parents who have son’s looking at Clemson.

“At one point you have to trust in a coach. I trusted in turning my son over to Dabo and that program because of his Christian beliefs. That has always been a big help to Tajh. I would tell any mom or dad you should send your son to Clemson. If your son does the right things they can end up just like Tajh,” said Carla Boyd.

Carla also had a message for Clemson fans.

“I want to thank all of the fans that stood by us through thick and thin. I want to thank those dedicated friends and fans,” said Carla Boyd.

I like Dabo's unabashed enthusiasm and I like he gigged Spurrier after the game. A couple of years ago some fan bases thought Dabo was too animated, but I like the "real" quality of how he comes across.

I respect DS, he appears to be a class coach and a genuine man. Glad he is an ACC coach, except one Saturday afternoon each fall.

I like Tahj Boyd, too. He is the real deal and deserves a shot at the next level. He has been good for Clemson and Swinney.

I like Dabo a lot. The sport needs personalities like his, and as much as I loathe him, Spurrier. The Saban/Muschamp/Kelly/Meyer type of personality will always be a part of the game, but it doesn't have to be the only kind out there.

That's touching.