(WATCH) The Dream: Hills and Valleys

There is something to be said about life’s struggles, they’re real and they effect everyone. I’ve found it’s an appropriate metaphor for life.

What if we told you, before they could go down the hill, they had to climb a mountain.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦: 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐬 pic.twitter.com/Qx19TLHKf5

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 11, 2021

Last year’s struggles have been well documented and rehashed many times over and it was a terribly difficult time, especially for the young men and coaches. Despite the strong finish, it felt like like a season spent mostly in the deepest of valleys.

It’s funny how as fans, one only looks at the struggles of a 10-3 season and not the triumphs. I guess as a fanbase, it’s an undefeated, national championship season or bust proposition.

All enjoy dancing on the hills but every one of life’s lessons are learned in the valley. The Valley is where hope lies and the hills aren’t fully enjoyed because dancing on the hilltops does breed complacency.

As for me, I treasure the hills but it’s the valleys where greatness is born. Enjoy the spring game in our valley, Death Valley where the dreams of 2022 begins.