Does the ACC want Clemson to lose? Yes, I think so. The Commissioner of the ACC certainly does. Some things are more important than money, and screwing Clemson is one of those things for the Carolina cabal. Besides, if UNC wins, the Tarheels will probably make the playoff and bring in the same money, so it's a win-win-win for Swofford.
Does the ACC want Clemson to lose? Yes, I think so. The Commissioner of the ACC certainly does. Some things are more important than money, and screwing Clemson is one of those things for the Carolina cabal. Besides, if UNC wins, the Tarheels will probably make the playoff and bring in the same money, so it's a win-win-win for Swofford.
This is comical. Guess Oklahoma should lose it's next game too and aren't very good because they lost to Texas. Okla is the best team IMO.
This is comical too, but wouldn't expect anything less from a Clemson fan. Already have the excuses ready...never fails.
No fan base is any worse than any other. Everyone makes excuses. Gamecocks, Tigers, Tide, Buckeyes. As a matter of fact, SEC as a conference may be the best. For example, Bama never loses. Either they didn't want to be at a bowl, or the players were worried about the nfl, or the teams beat each other up, or they only loat because of the turnovers, etc. As far as the dude's point about North Carolina and Swofford, he is dead on. The Carolina elite have always looked down their noses at Clemson starting back in the Danny Ford days when Clemson got "extra punishment" from the holier than thou group for minor infractions. Look at the widespread Unc athletic department corruption that is WAY WORSE and there has been zero reaction from Commisioner Swofford! Sorry for the tangent Memphis!
Clemson's defense is rated No. 1 nationally.....North Carolina's is ranked 120th.
In other words, Clemson's defense is 238 yards per game better than the Tar Heels.
Throw in the Tiger's two stellar defensive ends who have led the D for 43 sacks, compared
to NC's 22.
Make your own judgements about which QB and offense is better................
In other words, Clemson's defense is 238 yards per game better than the Tar Heels.
Throw in the Tiger's two stellar defensive ends who have led the D for 43 sacks, compared
to NC's 22.
Make your own judgements about which QB and offense is better................
First Memphis, let me apologize for posting misinformation. It was given to me by my nephew and I did not follow up with a confirmation.
Maybe that's one reason I have struggled during this college football season.
Clemson is rated 7th in total defense compared to North Carolina being rated 65th. Clemson allowed 3462 yards on the season with the Tar Heels giving up 4739.
Big advantage for Clemson as I stated earlier. I'm betting on Clemson, but didn't want to sway anyone with my earlier false post.
Sorry Bud............
Maybe that's one reason I have struggled during this college football season.
Clemson is rated 7th in total defense compared to North Carolina being rated 65th. Clemson allowed 3462 yards on the season with the Tar Heels giving up 4739.
Big advantage for Clemson as I stated earlier. I'm betting on Clemson, but didn't want to sway anyone with my earlier false post.
Sorry Bud............
and you can listen to these guys throw out some stats and go over the numbers:
Clemson vs. North Carolina College Football Vegas Preview : Jim Feist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rck4OfHYryA
Good Luck!!!
alwatts
Clemson vs. North Carolina College Football Vegas Preview : Jim Feist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rck4OfHYryA
Good Luck!!!
alwattsor you could chew on this for a while:
North Carolina vs. Clemson : Lindy's Sports
http://www.lindyssports.com/college-football/acc/pick/north-carolina-vs-clemson/376837/
Good Luck !!! alwatts
North Carolina vs. Clemson : Lindy's Sports
http://www.lindyssports.com/college-football/acc/pick/north-carolina-vs-clemson/376837/
Good Luck !!!
alwatts
The same can be said for the Clemson/SC game...at least UNC covered.
The two QB's are mirror images of each other, and the O's probably the same. Edge to Clemson on D, but wouldn't put a lot into that. Although the game is here in Charlotte, as the ShotDoc who I'm sure will be at the game will tell ya, we're only a driver and one iron from the South Carolina border. Personally, I like the over and the fact I'm back in Charlotte. Russ and GS, there's a damn good reason I left Oklahoma, LOL. Jeeezus. Western OK and the TX panhandle sucked the past week. Pilot of my bird asks me how we're gonna de-ice at this airstrip just outside Wheeler, TX, and I look at him and laugh..... the SUN my friend, the SUN.
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I agree with this to an extent. I personally think Marquise is ready to "outshine" Watson in this situation. Williams won't be coming back next year, and Watson will, so here's his chance to "outshine" what may be the #1 pick in next years draft (waste IMO). Yes, I said Watson was the best QB in the Nation before the year started, but to my surprise, he fumbles and throws more picks than he should, and that's okay, but he gets rattled now when things aren't completely going the team's way, and is one big play away from the other team in being doomed for good.
The Clemson D can be exposed with slants and over the middle play. If they run the right O all night and execute, they could blow this game wide open, and I wouldn't be surprised at all. Granted, Clemson could do the same thing, but I'm rolling with UNC here. It's Williams and Co.'s night to "outshine" the wrong team in the spotlight...
I agree MM, thought Deshaun would be heads and shoulders above any QB in college this season. Didn't happen. Williams will NOT go number one though, LOL, not sure that's what you were inferring. To be frank, I'm not sure I see him going before second round. There's a ton of line needs in the NFL right now, and some secondary as well. Yeah, lot of banged up QB's, but nothing that serious unless you're the Cleveland Browns, LOL, and have nothing to be banged up. GL my friend.
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I'd hardly consider a 1 loss 5 point dog that wins "shocking the world".
UNC played a soft schedule, even softer than Clemson's. We'll see how Williams does on a much bigger stage than he's used to, against a pretty solid team. No doubt UNC will put up some points though, and if Clemson plays a sloppy game (like they did last week), they likely won't get out alive.
That being said, UNC seems to be a VERY popular play this week. I am staying away ATS on this. I have a future on Clemson to win it all, so just going to root for them to win and get in the playoff.
