RED FLAG: Packers Fans Were GLAD Rich Bisaccia Left. Should Clemson Worry? | Clemson Tigers Podcast

Clemson football made a major investment in special teams by hiring longtime NFL coordinator Rich Bisaccia. His experience, leadership reputation and extensive résumé immediately created optimism—but the reaction from Green Bay Packers fans tells a more complicated story. Many Packers supporters were relieved to see Bisaccia leave after four seasons of inconsistent overall special-teams results. Does that reaction reveal a serious warning for Clemson, or were Green Bay’s problems also tied to roster construction, personnel decisions and limited organizational investment in the third phase? Morgan Thomas examines Bisaccia’s recent results, his strengths as a leader and the areas Clemson must improve immediately. The Tigers need better operational discipline, cleaner coverage assignments, fewer penalties and a return game capable of creating meaningful field-position advantages. The discussion also explores how Clemson’s young athletes and new eligibility rules could give Bisaccia more developmental options than he had in the NFL. Can his leadership convince starters, backups and freshmen to treat special teams like a legitimate third phase rather than an afterthought? Clemson does not need a miracle in Year 1. It needs dependable execution and an end to the catastrophic mistakes that can decide major games. With LSU waiting in Baton Rouge, one blocked punt, coverage breakdown or costly penalty could completely change the opener. Did Clemson hire the right coach—or simply the biggest available name?   00:00 Why Packers fans were relieved Bisaccia left 04:54 The warning signs from Green Bay 07:56 Did Bisaccia’s results match his reputation? 11:19 What his leadership could bring to Clemson 14:08 Coaching problems versus personnel problems 16:07 How Clemson can build better special teams 21:56 Mistakes Clemson cannot afford against LSU 24:12 What success should look like in Year 1 26:53 Final verdict on the Bisaccia hire   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.