Top 5 Poor Head Coaching Selections in the History of Clemson Football
The Clemson football program boasts a history of notable head coaches. John Heisman, for instance, held the position for a few years and still holds the program’s highest winning percentage at 83.3%.
However, the program has also seen its share of poor coaching hires, some dating back many years. Names like Frank M. Dobson, Wayne Hart, Doc Stewart, and Bud Saunders may not be familiar to many, but each faced significant challenges during their tenure as head football coach of the Clemson Tigers.
Additionally, there were coaches with winning records who could still be classified as “bad hires.” Charley Pell, for example, revived Clemson’s fortunes in the 1970s before abruptly departing to lead the Florida football program. His departure, coupled with allegations of cheating, further damaged Clemson’s program.
Ultimately, Danny Ford succeeded Pell and guided the Tigers to their first national championship. Nonetheless, Pell’s legacy remains tarnished in Tigertown.
Here, we recount the five worst head coaching hires in Clemson Football history.
