Season Preview: Clemson

Clemson Tigers 

Head Coach: Dabo Swinney

40-21 at Clemson (5 years) 

Review of 2012 Season- 

The Tigers were just a few defensive stops away from being undefeated last season. The loss to Florida State on the road cost them a trip to the ACC Championship and despite losing to rival South Carolina for the fourth year straight, Clemson was still close to playing for a BCS bowl bound last season. A win over LSU in the Chic-Fil-A Bowl shocked much of the college football world and gives the Tigers quite the momentum heading into this season. (If you believe in that kind of thing, that is.) Clemson's offense was arguably the best in the nation last season but at times its defense was arguably the worst. The Tigers will have to improve greatly defensively this year. The offense is more than capable of putting up big numbers again. However, if the defense can get off the field and give the ball back to the offense, it will not only allow them more chances to score but will also help alleviate the pressure to score 40 points every time they step on the field.  

Key Losses/Key Returners- 

The Tigers lost some significant contributors on offense in RB Andre Ellington, WRs DeAndre Hopkins and Jaron Brown, TE Brandon Ford, and C Dalton Freeman. On defense, Clemson is now without DE Malliciah Goodman, LB Johnthan Willard, and S Johnathan Meeks. However, like UGA, Clemson returns one of the best quarterbacks in the nation in Heisman trophy contender Tajh Boyd. In addition, RBs Roderick McDowell and D.J. Howard, WRs Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant all return and will get significant touches throughout the season. In addition, the Tigers also will put Red-shirt Freshmen WR Gerome Hopper on the field to give this offense yet another dangerous player with "big play" capability.  Defensively, DT Deshawn Williams, DE Tavaris Barnes, and LBs Quandon Christian and Spencer Shuey will help anchor the Tiger defense under the direction of 2nd year defensive coordinator, Brent Venables.   

2013 Schedule- 

August 31st                     Georgia*

September 7th                 S. Carolina State

September 19th               NC State*

September 28th               Wake Forest 

October 5th                     Syracuse

October 12th                   Boston College 

October 19th                   Florida State*

October 26th                   Maryland 

November 2nd                 Virginia 

November 14th                Georgia Tech*

November 23rd                The Citadel 

November 30th                 South Carolina*

#- Home games in BOLD 

*-denotes key game 

Schedule Analysis- 

It doesn't get much bigger than the home opener against UGA on August 31st under the lights in Death Valley. A Thursday night road trip to Raleigh has trouble written all over it BUT I think Clemson's offense is just too powerful and talented to fall to the Wolfpack this season. However, that game will be closer than Tiger fans will like. The road trip to ACC-newcomer Syracuse should be a fun one for Clemson fans and having Atlantic division rival, FSU at home is definitely an advantage for Dabo Swinney and company. The 'Noles haven't won in Death Valley since 2001...that was back when it was called the "Bowden Bowl". Another Thursday night conference clash on November 14th against Georgia Tech will be the first Thursday night game in Clemson since 2002. (I'd rather not recall how ugly that game was.) As always, the Tigers end the regular season against South Carolina. They'll try to snap a four game skid against the Gamecocks but will have to find a way to win down in Williams-Brice Stadium....a place that hasn't been kind to the Tigers in the Spurrier era.  

My Thoughts- 

I really like this schedule and its setup. I believe Swinney is taking us in the right direction and to be honest, I'd be really concerned if the Tigers aren't able to win another ACC title this year. Playing UGA to open helps because it allows us the time to rebound (if needed) unlike a loss in late September or October would. This could be a very special year for Clemson and I'm excited to see how it turns out. That being said, we have to handle our business (especially at home) and not have our future in someone else's hands. Right now we control our own destiny so lets keep it that way. Lets give a new meaning to "pulling a Clemson" and gain back the respect of the college football world. 

Bottom Line- 

Clemson wins the ACC and returns to the Orange Bowl this year. First 12 win season in Tigertown since the Danny Ford era when Clemson captured its first National Championship in 1981. 

Season Preview: Georgia

Season Preview: Georgia

Georgia Bulldogs

Head Coach: Mark Ricth
118-40 Record at UGA (12 years)


Review of 2012 Season- 

From the outside looking in, one would be hard pressed to find something to complain about when it comes to Georgia's season last year. Yes, South Carolina made them look like a junior varsity team but that same South Carolina squad only had two losses themselves and are becoming a force in the SEC-East. The Bulldogs other loss came in down-to-the-wire boxing match with eventual BCS champ, Alabama, in the SEC Championship game. A game in which the Dawgs fell short by a score of 32-28. A strong showing against Nebraska in the Captial One Bowl pushed UGA to a 12-2 finish.






Key Losses/Key Returners-

Standout LB Jarvis Jones won't be anchoring the defense this year and on offense the bulldogs need to replace the likes of Tavarres King. However, the bulldogs have a great deal going for them when it comes to returners on offense. First and foremost, Aaron Murray is back for his senior year and with him is arguably the best backfield in college football with Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall. The duo has provided UGA with a nice one-two punch and have quickly gained the respect of their opponents.




2013 Schedule-

Aug 31st.               Clemson*
September 7th       South Carolina*
September 21st      North Texas 
September 28th      LSU*
October 5th           Tennessee
October 12th         Missouri 
October 19th         Vanderbilt
November 2nd       Florida*
November 9th        Appalachian State
November 16th      Auburn
November 23rd      Kentucky
November 30th      Georgia Tech

#- Home games in BOLD
*-denotes key game

Schedule Analysis- 

The probability of starting the season off 0-2 is a legitimate concern for Georgia with a road trip to Death Valley and a visit from South Carolina in back-to-back weeks to open the season. Both games will be extremely physical and have major BCS implications. The Dawgs will make two trips to the state of Tennessee in October but should handle their business on both of those road trips. The cocktail party will again be a huge showdown with all the marbles up for grabs and the chance for one of the teams to separate themselves from the rest of the Eastern division. All-in-All this schedule is a pretty favorable one. All of the Dawgs tougher opponents have to come to Athens except for Clemson. (Cocktail party in Jacksonville) Possible trap game with Auburn on the road two weeks before the annual showdown against rival Georgia Tech to conclude the regular season.

My Thoughts-

With Aaron Murray at the reigns, Georgia has the pieces in play to make a run at a SEC title this year. The first two games will give us a great and insightful perspective on what to expect the rest of the season. A 2-0 start will have UGA fans calling for a National Championship run, and rightfully so. However, if they could just as easily be facing an 0-2 record heading into their bye week. I don't see Georgia getting through both Clemson and South Carolina without (at least) one loss.

Bottom Line- 
Should be another great year in Athens. Bulldogs will return to the SEC Championship if they can stay healthy. Expect at least 11 wins for the Red and Black this fall.

ESPN's College Gameday Headed to Clemson

Its Official!  

After months of speculation and rumors, ESPN finally made it official earlier today. While on campus filming a feature on the Tigers for College Football Live, they announced that they will indeed be back in Clemson August 31st to watch the Tigers battle the Dawgs in an old-school rivalry renewed. In one of the biggest season openers in recent history, both teams will enter the game in the top 10 with a veteran QB under-center. This game has all the makings of an instant classic and once you throw in the history and rivalry between the schools the game becomes even more intriguing. 

This will be College Gameday's second visit to Clemson. The first trip was back in 2006 when the Tigers hosted Georgia Tech in a Top 15 match-up. It was a beautiful day and game day atmosphere and Clemson fans showed up bright and early and made noise all day long. Although I can't say it was the absolute loudest game I've been to, it definitely was the most "electric". From the moment Gameday went live until they went off the air after the game, Clemson fans were making their presence felt. The vibe and atmosphere for the game was 2nd to none. The Tigers came ready to play and although it was a cool night with clear skies, "Thunder and Lighting" aka James Davis and C.J. Spiller struck multiple times in Death Valley that night. The Tigers took it to the Yellow jackets in a 31-7 victory over their rivals from the coastal division. Clemson had the nation's attention that night and they took full advantage and left a good impression on ESPN's gameday crew. 

A great deal has changed about this program since the 2006 season and I'm thrilled to have Gameday back in Clemson for all the nation to see what makes this school and town so special. From Howard's Rock, The Hill, Tiger Walk, The Esso Club, and the traditional rushing of the field after EVERY game to join at the Paw and sing the Alma Mater, Clemson is a very unique and special place. Glad to see that all that and much more will once again be on display for all of the College Football world to see. 

In Closing, I leave you with my top three favorite memories from that special night on October 21, 2006: 

3.  The Pick-

For those of you that aren't as familiar with College Gameday, at the end of each show the crew goes through a string of games for the day and predicts the winner. They conclude with the featured game and Lee Corso goes under the desk and pulls out the mascot head of the team he believes will win. He isn't afraid to pull against the home team and crowd but on this day he was "All In" with the Tigers and pulled out the Tiger mascot head and I remember the fans going nuts. 

2. Calvin Who?-

Clemson fans will remember all to well back in 2004 when GT came to Clemson and "stole" one from the Tigers the final moments of the game. A botched punt recovered deep in Clemson territory lead to a TD catch from then-freshmen Calvin Johnson that ended up being the game-winner. A young Calvin Johnson left Death Valley silent that night. On this night however, Clemson got their revenge and didn't allow "Megatron", as we now know him, a single catch. Shutting down such a quality receiver was a huge accomplishment and something for Clemson to hang its hat on. 

1. The Double-Move-

I remember this play like it was yesterday. Early in the fourth quarter, Clemson went to a familiar play in the ole playbook. A Rob Spence Special, as I like to call it. Yup, you guessed it, the bubble screen. In a play that seemed like it was going nowhere fast, CJ Spiller showed the nation just how athletic and quick he was. Spiller caught the screen pass along the GT sideline. Made on quick juke to the right making a defender miss, another quick juke to the left dodging another GT defender, and then it was off to the races. "Lighting" struck on a 50 yard TD pass that happened so fast if you blinked, you probably missed it.







The anticipation now grows even more with the official announcement. All eyes will be on Clemson, SC on August 31st. Will the Tigers rise to the occasion and prove all the "experts" wrong again and prove they are worthy of being talked of as National Champion contenders? Or will Aaron Murray and his stacked backfield be too much for the suspect Tiger defense? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, August 31st is going to be a memorable day for both Clemson and Georgia fans alike. Only 24 days until kickoff. And it simply can't get here soon enough! Operation: BEAT UGA is in full force! See you in the valley!!

Season Preview: South Carolina

South Carolina Gamecocks

Head Coach: Steve Spurrier
66-37 Record at South Carolina (8 years)
206-76 Overall (23 Years)


Review of 2012 Season-

Back-to-Back 11 win seasons for the Gamecocks have them hungry for even more in 2013 and ready to take the program to the next level and capture their first SEC Championship and first conference Championship since 1965 when it won the ACC. If there ever was a season for this to finally happen, this is it. The Gamecocks will look to veteran Conner Shaw under-center who has a more-than-reliable back-up in Dylan Thompson. Both of the Gamecocks' losses last year came on the road and in hostile environments. A nail-bitter in that "other death valley" that could have went either way and a just an overall bad day in the swamp separated South Carolina from reaching the SEC Championship. Once again South Carolina ended the regular season with a win over arch-rival Clemson to make it four straight over the Tigers. And even more impressively, they did it without Marcus Lattimore and Conner Shaw on the road in Clemson. 2012 was a great year to be a Gamecock fan.

Key Losses/Key Returners-

The departure of WR Ace Sanders and RB Marcus Lattimore was certainly a significant blow to the Gamecocks as well as the loss of  Safety D.J. Swearinger (who is now a teammate of his former rival DeAndre Hopkins), DE Devin Taylor and Safety DeVonte Holloman on the defensive side of the ball. However, South Carolina will have back QB Conner Shaw, RB's Mike Davis, RB Brandon Wilds, WR's Bruce Ellington and Damiere Byrd on offense and on defense, DE Jadevon Clowney will be back in the garnet and black and cause offenses to tweak their offense and blocking schemes to (TRY) and contain him this year.


2013 Schedule- 

Aug 29th. (Thursday Night)      North Carolina 
September 7th                          Georgia*
September 14th                        Vanderbilt
September 28th                        UCF
October 5th                              Kentucky 
October 12th                            Arkansas
October 19th                            Tennessee
October 26th                            Missouri
November 2nd                         Mississippi State 
November 16th                        Florida*
November 23rd                       Coastal Carolina
November 30th                        Clemson*

#- Home games in BOLD
* Denotes Key Game

Schedule Analysis-

If you are a Gamecock fan you have to be happy with this schedule. Although you play Georgia in week 2 on the road, you avoided LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M during the regular season. Furthermore, you get a Bulldog team that will be coming off a physical match-up on the road again Clemson just one week before. A three week straight road conference road trip isn't too bad considering the competition, and you get the Gators at home after a bye-week. Your back-ups should play most of the second half against CCU giving your starters plenty of time to be rested and ready to go for Clemson the following week. In Closing, opening week against North Carolina could have the Gamecocks on upset alert but not sure the Tarheels have enough speed and weapons on offense to off-set  Clowney on the other side. I expect South Carolina to have one or two more big plays down the stretch in that game that ultimately make the difference.


My Thoughts- 

A part of me wants to think this is the year South Carolina makes a serious run at a SEC title while the other part reminds of what happened the last time the Gamecocks actuallly reached the Championship Game in 2010.( 56-17 loss to Auburn) The winner of the South Carolina-UGA game this year not only has very important SEC title implications but BCS title implications as well. Assuming ESPN's CollegeGameday comes to Death Valley in week 1 for Clemson/UGA, they will likely follow the Bulldogs back to Athens for the showdown against South Carolina in week 2 especially if Mark Ricth's crew can get the job done in Clemson Aug 31st. The first three weeks will tell us a great deal about this years squad.

Bottom Line: Expect another 11 win season in Columbia this year.

Season Predictions

With just a few weeks left until the pads go on and teams begin preparation for week 1, we can now officially say we are in football season. With that being said, I've never been one to buy into preseason polls but its always fun to make predictions about the upcoming season and I have a few (some more gutsy than others) for the 2013 football season. In no particular order, here they are:

1. Championships in October- It is almost a given these past couple of seasons but once again I'm confident that the winner of the Clemson-FSU showdown will not only win the Atlantic Division but most likely claim another ACC Championship as well. This year's game is in Death Valley, a place where the Seminoles haven't won since 2001. That is not a typo. The last time FSU left Clemson with a win I was Elementary school. For those who don't know me personally, I'm now a senior in college. I've grown accustomed to beating FSU (at least at home), a trend that didn't exist in my "younger" days as a Clemson fan and I hope to see this streak continue this fall.

2. High Tide- Alabama is more than capable of running the table this year and playing for another SEC and BCS Championship this season. Say what you want about Nick Saban but he's the best (active) coach in the business. Bama adds another one to the ole trophy case this year and the dynasty grows stronger. 

3. Sammy will bounce back- After a rough sophomore season plagued by an off-season arrest and injuries/sickness, Sammy should be back and ready to go full speed ahead this year. And with Deandre Hopkins playing on Sundays now, Watkins will definitely have to step up and produce big plays as he did during his freshman year. Last year was Hopkins time to shine and now 2013 belongs to Watkins. A more mature and hungry Sammy Watkins spells trouble for defenses this year.

4. Not Again- Oregon will reveal (another) new uniform-- not so gutsy here but be on the look out for Oregon to turn heads again with another (most likely) hideous uniform combination when they take the field this season. I can only imagine what they will come up with this time around. I will say though, I was big fan of the chrome helmets. The rest of the uniform though...eh, not so much. 

5. Not so fast, my friend-- Ole Miss turned many heads with their stellar recruiting class this off-season but we have to remember, Its still Ole Miss and they still play in the SEC. They get LSU, Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas A&M at home in conference play but travel to Vanderbilt, Alabama, Auburn, and Mississippi State. Going .500 in those games would be a huge accomplishment for them in my eyes. 

6. Sophomore Slump- Johnny Football caught everyone off guard last season in TAMU's first year in the SEC. This year will not be as easy. Defenses will be ready for Manziel this year and he'll have a bulls eye on his chest and get every one's best shot. And speaking of shots, he will likely be taking many more of those this year as defenses put the pressure on him and try to force him into hurried throws and mistakes. 

7. Benched- Conner Shaw is a solid QB and has been a major puzzle piece in South Carolina's recent success. However, the guy can't seem to stay healthy and at times has been really suspect in his play and decision making. That being said, Dylan Thompson proved last year he is more than capable of leading his team to wins. By mid-season I see Thompson taking over the reigns as the starter for the Gamecocks.

8. Boyd in NYC- Last year Clemson's Tajh Boyd was like a different player. He dropped some weight, became more mature on and off the field, improved his accuracy and his running game. The result was a 10-2 season along with throwing for 3,896 yards and 36 touchdowns breaking record upon record along the way. If Clemson can stay healthy up front Boyd should put up big numbers again this year and have a solid argument as a finalist for the Heisman.




9. Overrated- USC struggled last season under Lane Kiffin going 7-6 overall. Though I think they will fare slightly better this season, don't expect to see them in a BCS bowl, or anywhere close to it, for that matter.  Its going to be another tough, long year for one of the most hated coaches in College Football.








10. "Don't Forget About Us"- Ohio State went undefeated last year but were ineligible for post-season play. 2nd year coach Urban Meyer will have his guys ready again this year and though I'm not calling for another undefeated record, don't be surprised if the Buckeyes are back in the top 10 and play in a BCS bowl this year. 

Countdown To Kickoff: Greatest Moments of 2012 Season

Only 40 days separate us from the much anticipated showdown between the Tigers and Dawgs on August 31st in Death Valley. But while we wait, today I want take a look back at some of the highlights of last season. The Tigers went 10-2 on the year and both of their losses came to top 25 competition in Florida State and South Carolina. The 2012 season provided Clemson fans with many reasons to celebrate and be proud and today I'm going to look back at some of those moments and rank the ones that stood out the most to me. Here we go!

5. High Scoring Frenzy- At times, this game had all the makings of a nightmare for Tigers fans. Late in the season the Wolf Pack of North Carolina State came calling and came into Memorial Stadium with a mission and they nearly accomplished their goal. In one of the most exciting (at least from an offensive standpoint) Clemson games I've seen in a while, the Tigers and Pack went punch for punch en route to a basketball-style score. However, the Tigers made a few more big plays and escaped with a 62-48 win. And although the Tigers gave up 597 yards of total offense, they posted a impressive 754 of their own en route to a critical division victory over their rivals from Raleigh.



4. A Sign of What Was To Come- Anyone who has been around the Clemson area knew of Hopkins well before he stepped foot on Clemson as a student-athlete and we all knew just how special of a player he was. However, his junior season put him among the best ever to play at Clemson. He showed us a glimpse of just how ready he was for the 2012 season from the start when he broke the single game reception record against Auburn in week 1. He hauled in 13 catches, none bigger than the fade pass from Boyd from 4 yards away that he secured in a over-the-shoulder catch that ultimately gave the Clemson Tigers victory over the Auburn Tigers for the second straight season. Hopkins would go on to make big-time play after big-time play all season long.


3. Army Strong-Clemson has a long and respected military history that dates back to the days from its establishment in 1889 through 1955. It was only fitting that we had our very own Army hero and Purple Heart recipient lead us down the hill on Military Appreciation Day-- a day Clemson fans and players look forward to every year. Daniel Rodriguez will be a sophomore for the 2013 season and has already given a great deal to this University and community, although you won't find his contributions popping off the page of the stat book. The WR is a class act and was featured on ESPN's College Gameday and is bound to only become more popular this season. Rodriguez was honored by the Orange Bowl with its FWAA Courage Award, won the  USAA Athletic Inspiration Award and was a finalist for the ESPY's Jim Valvano Perseverance Award. I hope and pray we get to see #83 in the end zone at some point this season...what a moment that would be!




2. "The Kick"- This should be #1 on the list but without my top pick, this one not only doesn't make the list, but doesn't even exist at all. After rallying from being down 24-13 in the fourth quarter, Clemson made one last defensive stop and moved the ball down field and capped off an thrilling comeback victory with a textbook two minute drill. The Clemson offense put kicker Chandler Catanzaro aka "CatMan" into perfect position and with ice cold water running in his veins he booted it right down the middle and gave Clemson the stunning 25-24 victory over LSU.


1. 4th and 16- A play that instantly went down in Clemson football history. I saw it unfold live in the Georgia Dome and still to this day can't believe it actually happened. With the game on the line and the LSU faithful making their presence felt, Tajh Boyd remained poised in the pocket and delivered a perfectly thrown ball to none other than Deandre Hopkins to move the sticks and keep Clemson's dreams alive. After I saw Hopkins stand up with the ball in his hands, I knew there was no way the football gods were going to let us walk out of that stadium with a loss. It was just our night and meant to be. 4th and 16 will be talked about when I'm an old man and I will tell my kids and grandchildren about the day the Clemson offense beat all the odds on 4th and 16 and proved all the nay-sayers wrong.

The Time Is Now

There is plenty of hype surrounding Clemson football this year and for good reason. With a top 10 finish last season capped off by an impressive bowl win over LSU along with a strong recruiting class and most importantly, having both Tajh Boyd and offensive coordinator Chad Morris back for the 2013 campaign, the expectations are as high as ever in Tigertown. Clemson's schedule sets them up to make a run at not only another ACC crown but to take a shot at bringing a national championship to Clemson. A home slate that includes Georgia, SC State, Wake Forest, Boston College, Florida State, Georgia Tech (Thursday Night), and The Citadel. While on the road, the Tigers will face North Carolina State (Thursday Night), ACC--newcomer, Syracuse, Virginia, Maryland, and South Carolina. If I had to make a guess right now I'd say Clemson will be favored in every single game with the only possible exceptions (in my opinion) being Georgia, FSU and South Carolina. Two of these games (UGA and FSU) will be played at Death Valley and all three are definitely prime-time worthy. And furthermore, all three are "revenge games". Both South Carolina and FSU got the best of the Tigers last season, and although it was 10 years ago I remember all to clearly sitting in Death Valley watching UGA dominate us in a 30-0 loss to start the 2003 season. I haven't forgotten and I'm sure most other Clemson fans haven't either. Nothing would make me happier than to see us take down the Bulldogs on Aug. 31st in front of a sellout crowd in Death Valley and among millions of viewers across the nation on TV. The best part about this game, for both teams is that its in week 1. The loser has plenty of time to play "catch-up" and maneuver themselves back into BCS title talk down the stretch.

Throughout the latter Bowden years it seemed we were often just a few plays away from taking it to the next level. But time after time we faltered down the stretch and allowed division foes such as Maryland, Wake Forest and Boston College come into Death Valley as the underdog and escape with a win. But times have changed since the Bowden era. Swinney has given Clemson two division titles, one co-division title, and one ACC Championship. Solid recruiting classes and bringing in two of the best coordinators in the game have taken Clemson a step closer and 2013 just might be the year if the Tigers can step up and MAKE this their year and their moment.



Now is the time to take the next step. The pieces are in play and its time to make it happen. There is not a doubt in my mind that if somehow the Tigers were to run the table (and of course win the ACC in the process) we would be playing for a National Championship in Pasadena, California on January 6, 2014.
Though getting through the season without a loss will be extremely difficult, it is more than "doable" and to be honest, I would be shocked if Clemson doesn't at least capture its 2nd ACC Championship in three years this coming season. Now that is not to say that if the Tigers don't win the ACC this season isn't successful, (see 2012 season) but if we are really going to take the next step, we need to have control of our own conference first. I'm tried of being "one play away" or "one defensive stop away" from greatness. As Coach Swinney said "you can stand at door of greatness forever but sooner or later you gotta knock down the door!" Well boys and girls, now is that time. Clemson has been labeled as under-achievers, over-rated and choke artist in years past. Heck, some people have even given us the pleasure of being used as "pulling a Clemson" when their team blows a major opportunity.






Its time to get back to what Clemson football used to be. Teams use to fear coming to Death Valley and facing the Tigers and we need to bring that back. I want to see helmets flying I wanna hear those bone-chilling "pops" from someone laying the wood to the opposing team. Bring back the swagger Clemson's defense used to have. We know the offense is more than capable but if we can stay healthy and get our defense to play to at a high intensity level, we are going to be a darn good football team and awfully hard to beat. And lastly, the fans need to step up. I was disgusted and still am at how many people left the LSU game early and ended up missing one of THE greatest moments in Clemson history. From the Georgia game to the last whistle of our bowl game, we need to be loud and proud and support our team. How great would it be to have Death Valley sold out for the Citadel in November just as it will be for UGA in August? It would be a wonderful thing. The preparation starts now. Practice is right around the corner and its time for us fans to get ready as well. Get those khakis with tigers paws dry-cleaned, get your car flags and stickers ready, and get ready to show up early and in full force Aug 31st and all season long. I don't think I have to remind you how late this rivalry between the bulldogs goes back. Lets show up opening weekend and show the nation why they call it Death Valley and why game day in Clemson is unlike any other experience. There is only 47 days till kick off. Our boys are getting ready and so should you. The time is now. Lets go make 2013 OUR year.

One Team. 

One Dream. 

One Clemson. 

BEAT GEORGIA!!!