While a lot has added up in Clemson's favor, and multiple contacts around McDonald have pointed in the Tigers' direction, we've referenced that almost all of his other suitors have been convinced by McDonald that they might be the leading choice.
Thus, we have also learned that at least two of the four other finalists believe McDonald will not select Clemson.
We would tell you the Tigers would be quite surprised if that were already the case. That's not the feedback received on their end.
McDonald, though, is a tough read. And we've indicated a couple times over the last month that per our intel, this was not a done deal for Clemson.
As you know, this close to an announcement we like to characterize as smokescreen season.
The question becomes who isn't getting the accurate depiction.
Thus, we have also learned that at least two of the four other finalists believe McDonald will not select Clemson.
We would tell you the Tigers would be quite surprised if that were already the case. That's not the feedback received on their end.
McDonald, though, is a tough read. And we've indicated a couple times over the last month that per our intel, this was not a done deal for Clemson.
As you know, this close to an announcement we like to characterize as smokescreen season.
The question becomes who isn't getting the accurate depiction.
