1. Yes, the end is near.

To the dead period, ahem. You remember, visits and all that.

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We've spoken our peace on what a pair of defeats late last week meant -- and don't mean -- about Clemson football recruiting.

That debate will invariably continue until the next prospect decision.

When the next referendum comes is probably the more important part of this discourse.