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ACC mailbag: No down year for Clemson in 2017

With David off this week, I’m taking the reins of the Friday mailbag for the time being. I’ll openly admit my inability to keep pace with any of his 80s music references, but hopefully I’ll meet his standard in answering your ACC queries.

@JShankerESPN @DavidHaleESPN Will Clemson have a down year like FSU did the year after Winston left? Great D, but inexperienced QB

— Riley Culler (@RileyCuller) February 24, 2017

It wasn't just Jameis Winston's departure that caused Florida State's "down year" in 2015. The 2014 Seminoles had a player drafted at every offensive position, and they had four defensive players drafted in the first three rounds.