Clemson Game Notes

Tigers lost, 20-17. I could write a lot about this game, but the sportswriters have covered everything of significance better than I could. The problems and consequences were obvious. So I’ll write about something else. But before I do, I want to talk about one area that I think the sportswriters gave short shrift. (more…)

I did not go to or get to see this game. That was a little bit of a shame as it was the first meeting between Clemson and SC State. The Tigers won 54-0. That was not enough to satisfy a lot of fans, who still saw too many mistakes in pass offense and on defense to go away happy. To me, it was a good tune-up for Maryland. Go Tigers!

I expected the Tigers to win by 21 and they won by 18, 27-9. They scored on half their possessions (I didn’t count the short possessions at the end of each half). They limited the Wolfpack to scoring on only 2 of their 10 possessions, and a more accurate statement would be that they limited the Wolfpack offense to scoring on 1 of 9 possessions. (more…)

The Tigers had a good practice Saturday. No disrespect to the Citadel, but that’s what this game was. Even winning it 45-17, the Tigers did not show the dominance I had hoped for, given the typical talent difference between a 1-A team and a 1-AA team. (I know, it’s FBS and FCS now). But some of that may have been the constant shuffling of the OL and DL trying to find a combination that could work together effectively. (more…)

Again. Each time we think the Tigers have turned the corner in talent and ability to win, they disappoint us in a big game. Bowden’s record in not being able to get the team focused and ready for a big game is just flat horrible. I’m writing this Monday morning. So Bowden has had his press conferences to give the media a chance to hear his thoughts on his team’s performance. (more…)