Hate Clemson all you want, Clemson is one of the leaders of the college football media arms race. The ability to showcase your program on a national level has evolved through social media and streaming accessibility.
Disney+ has produced a film based on the career of Clemson safety Ray McElrathbey and I attached a link to the trailer below. Though I have not watched the film, it appears that Clemson used this opportunity to showcase their first-class facilities and to paint a positive depiction of their program’s culture.
Ohio State’s social media department is one of the most innovative and creative in the country and I’m sure they have taken notice of Clemson’s HUGE victory in the world of sports media.
How much of an impact do you think entertainment initiatives like this could have on future recruiting?
If Ohio State ever duplicated this approach what Buckeye player or historical event do you think would generate the best “Hollywood” storyline?