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Clemson meat, well-done; Clemson Tigers, medium-rare
We are not generally overfond of spring football, which clocks in high on pageantry (and higher every year) and low on actual valuable information. But we are highly susceptible to the promise of...
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Coaches at play: Handicapping the Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge
Paul Johnson and Jon Barry won the 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament. Paul Johnson is clearly as bewildered as we are to learn he excels at the serene sport of golf. (Abell...
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FAT GUY TOUCHDOWN saves Boise from BYU; more Designated Reads
• No. 24 Boise State 7, BYU 6. Hoowee, Thursday night’s game had just about everything — with the notable and unsettling exception of offense. The Cougars gained 200 net yards and turned the ball over...
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AP, Coaches’ polls elicit eye rolls; more Designated Reads
• They do move in herds. Hey, the polls are out! AP! Coaches’! Crazy! Go! • Realignment burns. Speaking of the AP (emphasis added): That would mean three of the six games — the Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl...
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NCAA cracks down on sepia tone; more Designated Reads
• Expect to see this discussed in tonight’s vice presidential debate. Finally, an NCAA crackdown on the scourge of inartfully faked lens flares. In addition to Instagram, coaches can’t use the...
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Devon Walker released from rehab; more college football news links
Our continued best wishes to Tulane’s Devon Walker for a complete recovery. (AP Photo/Tulane University) • Actual good news, actually. Devon Walker is getting out of rehab and will spend the winter...
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Clemson paw print painted at South Carolina's stadium
By Zac Ellis The rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina has bumped up a few notches over the last few seasons. The competitiveness is back, with the Gamecocks claiming the last four victories in a...
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Dabo Swinney is proud of the ACC, flashes "The U" sign
The ACC is off to a hot start following big nonconference wins from Clemson and Miami. (Tyler Smith/Getty Images) Dabo: "How about that ACC? Spunky little old league?" Then he makes "The U" sign as he...
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Clemson, Tajh Boyd out to stop four-game losing streak to rival South Carolina
Clemson’s Tajh Boyd (10) hopes to finally beat Jadeveon Clowney and South Carolina. (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) No player on Clemson’s current roster has ever beaten South Carolina. For the Tigers to...
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Urban Meyer, Ohio State will look to bounce back in the Orange Bowl against...
Ohio State will look to bounce back from its first loss under Urban Meyer. (Diamond Images/Getty Images) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s easy to forget that Urban Meyer has been here before. In 2009,...
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Clemson beats Ohio State 40-35 in Orange Bowl shootout
The Tajh Boyd (right) to Sammy Watkins (left) connection helped Dabo Swinney and Clemson earn their first BCS win. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images) MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – They clutched the oranges high...
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Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris linked to Vanderbilt job, every job...
Chad Morris has been linked to your job, too. Seriously, you should be worried. (Tyler Smith/Getty Images) Just saw Dabo Swinney who said he doesn’t know anything about Chad Morris and Vandy. Says...
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Dabo Swinney and Clemson agree to new eight-year contract
Dabo Swinney earned a large contract extension after Clemson’s Orange Bowl win. (Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) Clemson announced Saturday morning it reached an agreement on a new deal for football coach...
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Tajh Boyd's heir apparent? Clemson QB Deshaun Watson could make instant impact
Deshaun Watson accounted for 17,134 yards of offense during his high school career. (Mark LoMoglio/Icon SMI) The feeling of loss hit Bruce Miller almost immediately. After quarterback Deshaun Watson...
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