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nc clemson fan on Florida State (4-4, 2-3) @ Clemson (5-3, 3-2), 7:45pm EST, Saturday, November 7th.
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Tiger Walk tentatively set for 5:30
Forecast: FINALLY WE GET A RAIN FREE GAME
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Line: Clemson -8.5
Edge goes to:
Clemson offense vs. Florida State defense: Slight edge to the Tigers
Clemson defense vs. Florida State offense: Push
Special teams: Clemson
Intangibles: Clemson, though Mickey Andrews’ announcement that he’s retiring after this year my add a little fire to the Noles Defense.
Our Panel of Non-Interlocking Puzzle Pieces Says:
Willy Mac: I’ve been waiting for this game since the schedule came out earlier this year. This is my favorite game of the entire year and I’m sure I speak for most of you as well when I say that. I think that we match up perfectly with the Noles and we each compliment the other very well. I’m not holding my breath for a defensive battle here though. Like we said earlier in the week, penalties will play a major factor in this game and might be the deciding factor when it’s all over. I think the Noles once again dig themselves into an unthinkable grave, then spend the second half nearly pulling themselves back out. We nearly give this one away. Seminoles miss a field goal to tie with minutes to spare.
Clemson 45, Florida State 42
Chili: Thank God, a night game in Death Valley. I’ve had an odd feeling about this game since the start of the season, and my gut tells me that we’re going to drop this one, but I am going to stick with the hope I have that Dabo has the Tigers in a different mindset than the Bowden years and pick the Tigers to win in a thriller. Mickey Andrews firing up his defense or not, I don’t think they’re capable of shutting down our offense. I think FSU comes in with a smart scheme against our formidable defense and Christian Ponder has yet another solid game, though perhaps marred by a DeAndre McDaniel interception (considering D-Mac’s season, it’s a pretty safe bet). This game ends up closer than it ought to be. Or we lose. Or we beat the tar out of them. Who knows, anything could happen. That’s why they play the game, right??? nudge nudge nudge
Clemson 35, Florida State 33
1IM A MAN IM FORTY
on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm:
Is that the first half prediction? 70-66 Clemson wins with a walk-off TD.
2Jasonl
on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:46 pm:
Clemson is due for a let-down and FSU is due for a “big” win. Based on the decades long history, I will err on the side of mediocrity: Clemson loses in a way only the tigers can
Tigers: 20
FSU: 21
3WillyD
on Nov 6, 2009 at 4:54 pm:
I trust our defense to handle just about any team’s offense, no matter how good they are. Even against Miami, the U scored a lot of points but our defense got a lot of big plays as well. So I don’t see Ponder continuing his streak of ridiculousness that he’s been on lately, and I don’t think FSU can win any game without a huge day from Ponder. Clemson rolls, 28-6 with a couple of scores coming from defense and special teams.
4dwight_clark87
on Nov 6, 2009 at 5:52 pm:
I see this as a tight game that Clemson will ultimately win. I hope I am wrong and that it turns into a Clemson blow-out of FSU, as FSU has had just a horrible year. I’d like to see Chuck Amato brought to tears.
@2 -Oh shit, JasonL. Does that mean you will be back to “doom and gloom” mode all during the game in the open forum? I hope not. Be a Tigger, not an Eeyore.
5Daniel
on Nov 6, 2009 at 7:02 pm:
Not worried about this one for some reason. Reminds me of the GT game when Gameday came and we ripped them a new one. FSU has a bad defense and a bit of a one-dimensional offense. Ponder’s going to take some shots and McDaniel will be roaming in the secondary. Crowd will be a great bonus too. We’ll see how much of a change in mindset has occurred from this team and the one’s prior to it in the next 3 weeks. I think if we get past the Wolfpack next week we’re good. I can see us going up there, not respecting our opponent, and really having a tough time.
6thedabokoolaid
on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:37 pm:
ok…this feels like heart break waiting to happen. but i’ll say tigers win it 34-27
7Navy Chief
on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:02 pm:
For anyone still keeping up, CJ is in second place now! Keep voting!
http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/theheismanvote/2009/index
8CUin1993
on Nov 7, 2009 at 12:03 pm:
If Bowers was healthy I’d say Clemson 52 – Noles 24.
Since he’s out I’ll go Clemson 45 – Noles 31.
I’d take Clemson 2-0 as long as we don’t shit the bed and lose on national TV. Again.
9thedabokoolaid
on Nov 7, 2009 at 11:53 pm:
JUST UNFREAKIN BELIEVABLE! GREAT JOB DABO! GREAT JOB CJ! GREAT JOB TIGERS! WE REALLY ARE ALL IN! FINALLY! FOR REAL!
10CUvinny
on Nov 8, 2009 at 1:20 am:
@8 fucking christ the before Bowers prediction was close. would of been almost spot on if we could of fucking made a XP or FG
11CUin1993
on Nov 8, 2009 at 10:52 am:
@ 10 that exact thing crossed my mind this morning.