Dabo would not leave Clemson for UF. Bama maybe. I have lived 15 minutes from Clemson's stadium the last 5 years and was stationed in Charleston SC for 4 years. I have been to about 10 Clemson games in the last 4 years. I have been to about 20 games in Gainesville over the last 8 years. You will be hard pressed to find a better atmosphere and tailgating setup than Clemson especially the last 3 years or so. Did you watch the beginning of the Louisville game and the crowd? I am a Gator fan thru and thru but that is the best entrance in college football. Gainesville was great and it still is in the tops but has took a hit due to the Mushchamp era. The game I went to in Gainesville last year the student section decided not to fill until half time.
As far as the area being a dump I question whether you have ever been here or have seen the things they are doing here. There is a reason Dabo is poaching recruits from Florida and recruits and their parents rave about the area. An indoor practice facility before us, an upgraded baseball and basketball stadium before use. A new stand alone football complex before us (Watch the linked video) it has a freaking bowling alley, mini putt, a barbershop, arcade, golf simulator, lap pool, movie theater, covered bball court, and the largest football only weight room in the country. It may be a bit much but it does what it is suppose to do bring in recruits and keeps the players out of trouble. You are 2-3 hours from several major cities and the coast. Some of the lowest cost of living in the country. 27 natural waterfalls within an hour. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.