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Clemson (8-4, 6-2) vs. #10 Georgia Tech (10-2, 7-1), 8PM EST, Saturday, December 5th.

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Forecast: Partly cloudy

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Line: Pick ‘em

Edge goes to:

Clemson offense vs. GT defense: GT

Clemson defense vs. GT offense: GT

Special teams: Clemson

Intangibles: GT

Our Panel Of People who are “fucking idiots and sunshine pumpers” according to Tom Says:

Chili: Matchups to watch here include Derrick Morgan versus our outside line, Clemson’s front four versus the GT o-line, CJ Spiller versus the world, and the most important of all: Dabo versus CPJ. While Dabo has greatly improved his coaching acumen over the course of the season, SO SAYETH GOD, Paul Johnson is a well-versed coaching machine. We’ve heard throughout the week about how difficult it can beat a team twice in a season, but I think seeing the Tigers again (albeit a Tiger team that works a bit differently than it did in the early season) plays greatly into PJ’s meaty hands. It gives him first-hand experience to judge the adjustments the Tigers made against his scheme. Coaching wins this one.

GT 37, Clemson 30

Willy Mac: I’ve been completely and utterly wrong on almost every prediction I’ve given you this year. That’s kind of a change from things as I’ve usually managed to stumble myself into at least a close score week in and week out in basketball and football the past few years. Maybe it’s just a down year for me. Uh, I’ve been busy. I, uh, had a minor case of cataracts and couldn’t see my key board too well when typing scores. All I can say is that they still looked good last week. We didn’t. They’re a better team with a better coach and better athletes. Hey, at least we made it folks. Let’s just hope for a Chik-Fil-A bowl bid.

Georgia Tech 27, Clemson 21

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#15 Clemson (8-3, 6-2) @ South Carolina (6-5, 3-5) Noon EST, 6 PM Central Europe, Saturday, November 28th.

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Forecast: Mostly sunny with a few clouds

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Line: Clemson -3

Edge goes to:

Clemson offense vs. Sakerlina defense: Clemson

Clemson defense vs. Sakerlina offense: Clemson

Special teams: Push – They more than likely won’t kick it right at us, and our kicking isn’t so hot right now

Intangibles: Carolina – The game determines where they land in the Bowlosphere.

Our Panel of XXX Brand Moonshine Drinkers Says:

Chili: Ooh. Got a bad feeling about this one. The mantra down in Columbia for the losers was always "Clemson cares about it more than us" which was a bullshit excuse. I’ve seen this statement validated in a couple recent articles covering the Cocks where they say they’re going to try and start putting more focus on the game. The fact that they’ve had bye weeks several times lately just before the Clemson game is a little too convenient to be a coincidence. I think the last time they had one before us was ‘07, a Tiger victory, so it’s not like the extra week of reset and preparation is a cure all to their suckitude. However, I think this year they have everything riding on this game and while Clemson is surely focused on it as well despite our ACCCG appearance looming in the horizon, they’ll be coming to play more so than they have in the past. Sakerlina fans have been acting like this is the biggest game in the program’s history; a real turning point. Win or lose, it isn’t.  Maybe I’m underestimating Dabo’s ability to focus the team here. I hope that I am, but I think some guys will still be looking ahead to Tampa. Sakerlina has a dangerous defense. Perhaps the best we’ve faced thus far other than TCU’s. Kyle Parker is due for a stumble (That’s a bullshit made up statement to support my case. Yeah…) and our kicking game still isn’t the least bit confidence-inspiring. On the plus side, the Cocks sport a questionable offensive line that should have our defense salivating. I think it’ll be a real battle, but I think we have match up advantages on defense and the return game to take this one.

Clemson 17, Sakerlina 15

Willy Mac: Not to sound too homerish, but people are far too worried about this game than they should be. The players and coaches know how important this game is. Dabo & company “get it.” Dabo went to Bama so he’s not going to let a rivalry game go ill-prepared. The players know what’s ahead and they’ve been saying all week how much more focused they are this week than any of the previous. Carolina has a crap offense and a darn good defense. We have a pretty good offense and a hell of a defense. They’ve got the weapons to beat us, but I think Spurrier is just too stubborn and strictly still doesn’t care about South Carolina as long as they keep paying him the big money. It will be close on the field, but not as much on the scored board. People are saying that this game is more important this year for the Cocks than it is for Clemson. To that I respond that it was the same story when Lou Holtz constantly dragged a five win team seeking a bowl berth into this game. Same old Gamecock story.

Clemson 24, Sakerlina 14

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Virginia (3-7,2-4) @ #18 Clemson (7-3, 5-2) 3:30 PM EST 9:30 PM Central Europe, Saturday, November 21st.

ABCHD, ESPN 360, XM 190, Sirius 215, WCCPFM Live Feed.

Forecast: Mostly sunny with a few clouds

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Line: Clemson -20

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Clemson offense vs. Virginia defense: Clemson, though Virginia’s defense is its strong point.

Clemson defense vs. Virginia offense: Clemson by a mile.

Special teams: Clemson.

Intangibles: The seniors’ last home game at Clemson, ACC Championship game on the line (If BC wins), it’s safe to say Clemson has way more to play for.

Our Panel of Knifedog Whisperers  Says:

Chili: Clemson has one of the more sack-happy defenses in the nation. Virginia has a horrendous sacks-allowed tally. These facts are a good indicator of the hurting the Clemson defense is going to lay on the moribund Wahoo offense. Virginia’s run defense is fairly respectable, but they are still weak in most other areas. Clemson should have little trouble advancing the ball. Beyond my regular half-assed analysis, this is the final home game for Clemson seniors. It’s the last time you’re going to watch CJ Spiller, Jacoby Ford, Thomas Austin, Michael Palmer, and others in Death Valley (DeAndre McDaniel is likely bolting for the NFL as well, so watch the interceptor at work). Savor the moment, I know they will. This one shouldn’t be close, and I expect we’ll see scrub-time in the late third quarter and fourth, which skews my score prediction a bit.

Clemson 35, Virginia 9

Willy Mac: Right now you don’t need my opinion. We’re at the top of most stats defensively in the ACC. They’re at the bottom. Case closed. I’ll disagree with Chili about McDaniel however as he’s already stated that he’s 99% sure he’s coming back, but who knows. I’d bolt. Hopefully WILLY KORN gets to build on his resume for the probable courting of FCS teams that are going to need a quarterback. Kicking and PAT troubles continue.

Clemson 42, Virginia 7

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#24 Clemson (6-3, 4-2) @ NC State (4-5, 1-4), Noon EST, Saturday, November 14th.

Raycom, ESPN 360, XM 191, Sirius 217, WCCPFM Live Feed.

Forecast: I heard rain, BUT NOT REALLY HAR HAR HAR

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Line: Clemson -8

Edge goes to:

Clemson offense vs. NC State defense: Clemson

Clemson defense vs. NC State offense: Slight edge, Clemson

Special teams: Clemson, but who knows with our kicking situation

Intangibles: Push – Clemson with momentum, but NC State due to trap game stipulations

Our Panel of  ALLINSOLIDORANGEHURFADURFS Says:

Chili: Look Iàm typing this in a crowded, slightly smelly internet cafe in Siena, Italy full of dirty foreigners such as myself. I canàt even find the goddamned apostrophe on this foreign ass keyboard, so forgive me if Iàm a little out of sorts this week. I said earlier that I thought this game would be a trap game, and I stand by that. However I think that, due to the sloppy nature of last weekàs FSU game, the Tiger coaches will whip the team into shape over the course of this week and what was a possible loss will turn into one more gold brick in the gilded road to the ACCCG. Tigers roll.

Clemson 38, NC State 21

Willy Mac: This game does indeed have all the makings of a trap game. But… BUT… Somethings different. Somethings a miss. We have a ton of banged up guys. We have way to much to beat on our chests about. We’re dangerously close to the rest of the pack in the ACC Atlantic for a bid to the championship game. Still, there’s no quivering lip mentality to be seen from any one on our team. We’re playing sloppy, but we’re getting it done. What else can I say? It feels right. It seems that the mentality has actually changed for Clemson football. If Dabo can get the team to get us into the ACCCG, it’s the smaller victories they have to make sure they check off too and I think they realize that they’re going in to the Tobacco Triangle banged up and they need to play extra hard. We rally again and out gas the Wolfpack.

Clemson 45, NC State 27

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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

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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