Clemson vs. SCAR

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The game that we all have been waiting for has finally come. Clemson fans wait all year long for the chance to root their Tigers to victory of the Gamecocks. In just a few short minuets the Tigers will attempt to stop the three year long streak South Carolina has had against the Tigers. From the way that both teams have been playing in the last two games, Clemson looks to have a solid chance of winning against the chickens....er, Gamecocks. Spurrier said that Shaw is still having some injury troubles and he will be watched closely. With all of the other injuries that USC is facing, it gives another advantage to our Clemson Tigers.

Clemson's explosive offense will be facing a great South Carolina defensive line. There will be a lot of pressure on our offensive line to hold back the famous Clowney and the rest of the defensive line. If the Clemson offensive line can hold of their defensive pushes, Boyd should have no trouble finding an amazing Clemson receiver down-field. The Tiger offensive team should be able blowing past their defensive secondary with ease. Dabo says he has huge confidence in his O-line to stop their blitz. If the Tigers can hold the USC offensive and force them to punt, the Tigers can wrap up a huge victory which will lead them to the Sugar Bowl.

No matter win or lose. Clemson fans are proud either way. Go tigers!

Bowl Games - where will the Tigers end up

Well the end of the season is almost here. Each football team has battled all season long to get the best bowl game that they can. The last two weeks of games have had results that nobody would have ever of guessed. We have seen underdogs pull through and several might teams fall from the top. With Clemson only having one loss so far,  they will have a great bid at achieving a high quality bowl game.  Unfortunately with FSU beating Maryland (who's surprised?), that means that Clemson will not have a chance to be the ACC champions for a second year in a row, but the Tigers will get the chance for the Sugar Bowl. If the Tigers beat the USC Gamecocks, and also having only one loss against a top team, it will give them their first bid in a long time to the Sugar Bowl. If the Tigers do play in the Bowl, there is a strong chance they will be competing against either Alabama or Georgia. Either team will be a great face-off between the teams. A Clemson vs. Georgia game would be inviting for the bowl game. The two teams have some bitter history between them, which would make for one exciting game.

 If Clemson happens to lose to the Gamecocks (but we won't), chances are they would end up playing in the Gator Bowl. While there is still several unknown factors that go into deciding bowl games, Clemson Tigers are looking promising.

If Clemson would have beaten FSU, there would have been a slight chance we would be in the National Championship talk. So close! With the end of an amazing season so close. Next year's season is starting to become an increasingly more important matter. With the spectacular recruiting class Clemson has lined-up, and still more time to recruit, Clemson might be a huge competitor for a National Championship team next year!

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Building a defsensive class

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Building a defensive recruiting class after the loss of Robert Nkemdiche. This has been the top issue for Dabo Swinney the last two days. Everyone has been so focused on the comings and goings of the top defensive end, they have failed to notice some of the other notable additions to the Clemson lineup. Clemson has recently added Scott Pagano, the Hawaiian defensive tackle, and also have been trying to coerce Montravius Adams, another defensive tackle into becoming a Tiger. While the Tigers have slowly been chipping away at becoming a top 10 team, it is becoming more challenging for the recruiting staff to keep players away from Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss. Through the months Clemson has lost several good commits to these other schools. Dabo and his recruiting staff have added several important defensive backs to the depth chart. The staff will be focused heavily on bringing a unstoppable defensive to Death Valley next year. If they get whip the defense into shape, next year the Clemson Tigers can be on of the top ranked teams in the NCAA. 

Breaking news on 5 star recruit Robert Nkemdiche!

The soap opera story of Robert Nkemdiche has encountered a new twist. The number one Defensive End recruit has been committed to Clemson University for months, but several weeks ago, his mother's interview cause doubt in the minds of the Clemson staff. The local newspaper interviewed Robert's coach asking about his commitment information, and he confirmed that the young player has officially uncommitted from Clemson University. He says that the final answer was a family decision. The head coach continues on later to say that the Defensive End is still highly interested in becoming a Tiger, but he has an older brother that plays for Ole Miss and he would like to be closer to his family. This issue is something that has been a concern for the Clemson staff ever since Robert's mother got involved in his college decision process. His mother was interviewed after he officially made his decision, which gives a lot of insight into the real issues behind the college choices. This is a difficult pill for Clemson fans to swallow, but the staff will be trying extremely hard to change his mind.

Scott Pagano. Another defensive recruit

Scott Pagano committed to play for Clemson in August. He will add yet another 4 star recruit for the Clemson Tigers, and also another star defensive lineman to the team. This young man will be apart of the highly recruited defensive team that will hopefully lead Clemson to having a stronger defense. The 6'3, 280 lbs players picked Clemson over LSU and Alabama. When asked why he only stated that felt comfortable at the school (anyone see a trend?). With Clemson having some of the top recruits, this class is going to be one of the most closely watched freshman classe in the nation.
Thankfully it seems like Dabo's recruiting staff is staring to focus on improving their defensive struggles. If they are able to secure a top defensive squad, the Tiger will be unstoppable next year on the gridiron.


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2012 Recruiting Rankings No. 16: Clemson Tigers | AthlonSports.com

2012 Recruiting Rankings No. 16: Clemson Tigers | AthlonSports.com 
A little old, but still a great article on the 2012 recruiting! Gives some amazing information on early enrollments. Some positions that will be lacking next year, and some of the top recruits! Go check it out all you Tigers!

What Clemson has, needs, and did. Duke recap.

With the Duke game in the record books, we can look back at what Clemson should focus on recruiting, what Clemson already has, and how amazing they did. Well as any Clemson Tiger fan knows, the one thing we have is Wide Receivers. The last two years, the Tigers have had some of the best receivers in the league. In the Duke game, "Nuke" had three touchdowns...in his first three receptions. Sammy had 98 yards and a touchdown. These clues lead us to believe Clemson is obviously a offensive team (Duh!), which is why the recruiting staff should focus heavily on the defensive side of the ball.
While the Tiger defensive looked above average on Saturday, I would say that was more of a Duke lack of offense. Through the season we have watched countless offenses get behind our linebackers catching a long pass for a touchdown. Even Duke was no exception to the rule. This should be one of the coaches and recruiting staffs primary concerns. Without a semi-decent defensive, Clemson will never be able to run with the big dogs.

Clemson in the fight for another top recruit

Montravius Adams says he has narrowed down his college choices down to five final top choice, and it just so happens that Clemson is one of them. The other four of his top choices are Alabama (obviously!), Florida Gators, Auburn (The other "tigers"), And Georgia Bulldogs. Adams has had offers from 20 other universities. Several experts are saying that Alabama is the most obvious choice for the 6'4, 310 lbs. defensive lineman, but he has not officially made a decision yet. The big advantage that Clemson has, is the fact that have already committed the number one pick for next season. This young defensive star would be a great addition to the Tiger's line, hopefully Dabo will be able to charm this young man into joining the Clemson family.