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Gameday Thread: ACC Championship edition

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Tigers, Dec 5, 2009 8:00 PM EST


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"You can't let one game determine your happiness as far as being excited about playing in a championship game," Swinney said. "You only get so many opportunities to play for a championship. When it's all said and done, nobody really cares what your record is. There's one champion.

"We're disappointed we didn't win our rival games, but both teams have to re-focus because this is what you start the season wanting to do, to be the champion of your conference." (source)

"That’s our goal every year, we want to be here, but in particular, I thought it would be great this year if we could figure out a way to get it done because we knew they were honoring Coach Ford," Swinney said.

Danny Ford's comments from his induction last night

"Somebody asked when they were 2-3, ‘Is he going to make it?’ Really and truly, you don’t ever know about a football coach until you get in a ditch," Ford said. "He’s worked his way out of a ditch pretty good, so that’s a good sign.

"Coach Howard helped me tremendously, and I’ll help Dabo anyway I can, but he don’t need any help."

"I will say this, and I’ve never said it, I don’t think I bother him any, and that’s a compliment to him," Ford said. "Some of the people have always asked, but I just didn’t feel comfortable going around sometimes, but I’d feel comfortable going around there any time."

"Coach Howard I saw every day, whether I wanted to or not and every Sunday after my TV show, I saw Coach Howard," Ford said. "He always gave me advice. I didn’t ask for it, but he always gave it because he was Mr. Clemson."

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Players from the 1991 team see several parallels with this years team so lets hope we pull this sucker out.

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they say Steele just broke his hand against the wall in the pregame speech to the defense

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

excellent start

I hope the players didn’t notice

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Help a Dawg fan who's rooting for your team tonight....

What would be the appropriate cheer for Clemson?

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by podunkdawg on Dec 5, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

spell C L E M S O N after every score

that should be enough, you dont want to do the cadence by yourself, they’ll think youre an idiot

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you.

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by podunkdawg on Dec 5, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Alright. Let's do this shit.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

FIRST DOWN!

CLEMSON TIGERS! .

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That was too easy.

Tech is coming out flat as hell.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I don't care man.

That’s about as flat as a defense can get.

Let’s see how our defense is doing then shall we?

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN!

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

excellent start on O

I hope they can keep Morgan out of the backfield with Walker singling him.

by mdlusk on Dec 5, 2009 8:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Alright D.

Let’s do this.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How was that not a false start?

That was pretty close to being one. Our D-Line was caught sleeping.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Come on Defense.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not this time.

3rd and 4!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Missed tackle >.<

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

360 is always ridiculously behind.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I watch baseball on MLB.TV since none of my teams show down here.

And it’s always behind too. makes gamethreads difficult. Luckily with that you can adjust the quality so it moves faster.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight sweetheart!

2nd and 12. Pass play coming up I bet.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Thank God that receivers can drop balls.

Our DE almost blew it. Almost. Good stand!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Very nice.

I was worried there for a second.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We need to run the ball down their throat then.

Crush their will to live!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cmon now. Put your pads on him!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

another dropped pass that mightve scored

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't it seem like we're dodging bullets right now?

That was close to being a TD

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

lost their starting RT

makes it harder to run option to the right, even the midline

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well this sucks.

We need you CJ!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:46 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That sucks.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is freaking irritating.

What is that, 4 fakes in a row?

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

they asked the same trivia question last time we played

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It’s the only one they know.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This is not going well.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh my god!

They’re getting so freaking lucky! Always getting the ONE GUY that misses their man.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What the hell?

Decline that shit. It’s still 7-8 yard loss.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking the same thing

looks like it turned out ok though

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that was okay.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Really freaking awesome.

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by podunkdawg on Dec 5, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

However, I know a certain soccer player

who can make a 40 yrd field goal (the first time he ever attempted it) and is heading to Clemson next year with absolutely no intentions of playing football, I can attempt to influence that thought process.

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by podunkdawg on Dec 5, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

CJ!

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

 touchdown gives Spiller 18 touchdowns for the year, tying Travis Zachery’s single-season record

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That was close!

They came close to losing the football there.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Haha. I love an offense like this.

HIT EVERYONE! SOMEONE HAS THE BALL!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that's the best way to beat GT

so long as no one misses hitting their man

by mdlusk on Dec 5, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What we're looking for now

Better OL play, we’re having success running, DONT go away from it Billy. The line they have has 3 backups in, and we should fire off the ball. We’re using alot of motions and I dont think its helping.

We ran 1 play in the 2nd qtr.

LB play is pitiful. They are not in the right gaps or making plays when they are, poor gap control. Watch for McDaniel to drop in the box more to take out the outside veer they are having success with. DE play has been average, it seems they are tentative. I’d have them in 3pt stances.

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Conner beaten there

Gilchrist not able to get outside because of a cut block earlier

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Time for an adjstment here

Stop having the DE crash on the dive, thats killing us outside

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is getting hard to watch.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

These are long freaking drives.

Our defense is getting manhandled. We need to be more physical….

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

So much for making an adjustment at halftime on defense

Why can you not assign someone to hit the QB every play.

Dive, hit the QB.

Keep, hit the QB.

Pitch, hit the QB.

Every play. Once he pitches, there is no point in not following through because you are not going to catch the pitch man from behind.

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

11 plays, 71 yards, 5:32

if its not stopped soon, we’ll be too tired to do it in the 4th qtr

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

don't let Maye be the spy though

I don’t trust him to play smart enough.

by mdlusk on Dec 5, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Our defense is losing this game right now.

Our offense have made mistakes, but we cannot stop this offense. Period. Slam everyone that has an opportunity to get the ball later to the ground. We’re just playing soft now.

I’m beginning to wonder if there is any truth to the guy that said “SEC defenses are more physical than the ACC.”

Let’s hire one of their coordinators next year.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Your DC came from Alabama.

Also, Willie Martinez is available.

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by podunkdawg on Dec 5, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad we have him.

I hope he stays all four years, he’s a beast.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good conversion!

I love Kyle. What a clutch performer.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

They can't stop CJ.

He’s not a man, he’s a machine!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well thank God for CJ.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Time out.

Time to make some Banana pudding.

Cravings….

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

There we go!

They’re getting it! Tackle everyone! Put them on the turf!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

3rd and fucking 10 AGAIN

What the fuck Steele????

Why is the D-line playing soft on 3rd and 10?

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You've got to be shitting me.

Last I checked, wasn’t the defense the strength of our team?

They’re just doing everything they can to lose this one.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhh, I think that was Quarters, so its on Gilchrist not Steele

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This drive needs to last a while

Give our defenders a break.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Nice fucking pass Parker.

We need to go down the field TO OUR FUCKING TEAM.

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It's still a two possession game.

Very reachable, our offense has to score here though.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Face mask is legal in the endzone when the defenser is beaten

Didn’t you guys know that?

The ref was right there looking at it.

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

apparently, so is PI

Ford should have had it, though it would have been a tough catch

by mdlusk on Dec 5, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

What the fuck was that?

Eyes downfield Parker! Throw the damn ball!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ok! You have to go for it here. If Tech scores a field goal it's a two possession game again, and the game is out of reach.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's game.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Are y'all ahead or behind?

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait never mind! That's not game!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

It was all part of the plan.

Mwahahaha :3

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

CJ Spiller is my hero.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON!

Guess who?

We’re back in the game guys! Let’s go D!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes please.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Can't they tackle?

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 10:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

My god....

They’ve been running this same play all game.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

WHO WANTS IT MORE?

4th and 1 baby!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Finally.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

CJ Spiller for Heisman!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

He is amazing.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow....200 yard game already.

4 touchdowns.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lol! Clemson tigers.

The “Give the Ball to CJ Spiller offense.”

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

CLEMSON TAKES THE LEAD!!!!!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not yet.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

A TD not made by CJ!

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

CJ Spiller is all.

Adrian!!!

Rocky!

Adriaaan!!!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can we get another stop now?

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Here's an idea.

Tap the ball back to your own 20, give them the touchdown, and let Spiller drive the ball to win the game. Lol

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

This is getting pretty damn close. This kicks the ass out of the SEC Championship.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:18 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

When the fuck did I say that? Lol

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Lol! I see.

I was hoping you weren’t a closet SEC fan :p

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit.

This is not good. Not good!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

it's over friends

it was fun while it lasted

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 11:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Good shit!

We needed that touchdown. They were going to get the field goal anyway. At least this gives Parker and his boys one last shot to win the game.

We have CJ Spiller! Never forget that. We have fucking CJ Spiller.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Who cares?

We make another touchdown here, and we win in spite of them.

First ACC Championship wish 1991. Let’s do this shit.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

((PS: I probably got that wrong. lol))

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

wow

is the defense even trying at this point?

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 11:29 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Dabo looks like he's fisting someone on the sideline.

He’s pretty pumped!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:33 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

God damnet!

Why are we throwing the fucking ball down the field? Work the sidelines!

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

....game....

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I have never liked Georgia Tech and this just seals it.

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by ClemsonGirl on Dec 5, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is freaking heartbreaking.

Damn defense.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Not really.

No timeouts remember? Even if Spiller had got that first down, we’d only have about 20 seconds left after everyone spiked the ball.

Part of me just died.

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by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Parker is a tard

What a soul crushing game

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

no he's young, and it showed

he just isn’t the next coming of Vince Young. That is all

by CTigers77 on Dec 5, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he is young, and I don't mind the guy, but he had a terrible game

10-17 for 91 and 2 picks in a conference championship game? I mean, how many good, solid throws did he make this game? I don’t remember any. Granted, one of the picks should’ve been caught, but he still forced it into traffic. The other one…. I have no words. I think he could turn out to be a decent QB, and he by no means deserves all the blame for the loss, but I think his ability/poise/whatever in big games needs to be questioned. I may be thinking with emotion right now, but that’s what I think.

by Skyagusta on Dec 5, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

It was not his best game for sure.

The 1st int was a fluke, not his fault, although he should have run.

On more than one occasion he should run, but instead he keeps it too long and rolls to the right.

The 2nd int was just absurd.

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying that to excuse his performance, it wasn't good...

the 1st pick was a lack of touch by Parker combined with Ellington looking for the contact rather than securing the catch, both a result of freshmen playing in their first full season. The second pick was all Kyle, not planting his foot and stepping into the throwI also look at the runs he made when he didn’t have anyone open and getting positive yardage, and the pass Jacoby didn’t catch because the cb interfered with him and it wasn’t called. He didn’t play his best game, but it wasn’t his worst either. Could the team have been helped if he played perfect, yes. But Georgia Tech could have used a defense today as well. They played like crap (moreso than our D since they spent a heck of a lot of time getting rest). But in the end they took advantage of opportunitites more than Clemson did. The game was decided by a lot of things today. I just won’t specifically pick on Parker’s play, like i won’t pick on Butler’s blown coverage, Jackson falling on a field goal attempt, Skinner snapping the ball behind Wade on the PAT, the linebackers playing “Where’s Waldo” the entire game,etc.

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

No he needs to develop linebackers

Butler had a the Butler play I’ve been waiting for all year (BC 2007), but I’m not mad at any of them. Linebackers need to learn how to deal with blocks. It’s been happening all year from the first game to the last, but again I’m not kad at them either. I applaud the the whole team, they put up a good fight, but in the end you have to make more plays than mistakes, and GT made less mistakes.

by CTigers77 on Dec 5, 2009 11:46 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I will wait for your analysis on the game, Dr B.

But I was waiting for a linebacker to show up for more than the 4 random plays they did tonight. Since Anthony Waters left, the only linebacker that has made any plays that counted was Watkins (he dissappointed me when he decided not to “participate” in the bowl game in ‘07). That game preview the linebacker play we’ve seen the last two years. If you need one to fill a gap (the correct one), well I wouldn’t hold my breath for that to happen. Not knocking their effort, but the"football" sense isn’t there. The secondary and d-line makes their share of mistakes,but, d@#n for the linebackers it’s an artform.

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 12:08 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's one area they need to address

Conner is the best one and he’s gone. I am interested in Willard and Hawkins and how they will develop after this year. Christian will be there coming off of a red-shirt. That being said, they need to solidify that position for there to be any improvement in the next 2 recruiting classes. Unless Maye and Cooper make some kind of leap, they are who they are, and it eventually won’t cut it

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the staff feels like they hit on

Christian, WIllard, and Hawkins and I expect the latter two to take starting jobs. I dont think Cooper will get back in Steele’s good graces.

So while we might be more talented at LB next year, I cant say we’ll be better because of inexperience. Maye will have to fucking show up next season with a brain.

What we really need is Justin Parker right now. He could potentially make an impact, even though he will have teething problems as a freshman as well.

by DrB on Dec 6, 2009 2:49 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Parker did very well given the circumstances.

The defense freaking failed us, and failed us bad.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't fold,

CJ had such a game where that didn’t play into it. When you put up 34 points and the qb didn’t have to do much, you can’t put it all on him. Yeah he threw 2 bad picks, but he did make some plays with his feet when he had 2. He just didn’t get the last one.

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 12:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I understand he didn't have to do much

But he did do anything. Yes he made a couple good scrambles, but he did nothing with his arm. Even the ones he did complete were off the mark, causing the receivers the juggle the ball or go down when they could have picked up some YAC. Again, I’m not saying he was the primary culprit in the loss, but good Lord that was a bad game.

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oops

Should be “he didn’t do anything”

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

look at the reply above...

I agree with you mostly, I just won’t pile it all on him. I just hate that CJ had a game like that and the Tigers didn’t win.

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I saw it

I’m not trying to pile it all on him, like I keep saying. I just thought it needed to be pointed out

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i saw you saw it right after i posted :)

trust me, I wasn’t pleased with some of the things he did. He got the "wth was that’ treatment from me a few times during the game. If you look at some of my post on linebackers you can probably guess who led that charge tonight. Parker’s receivers made several catches tonight that kept his line from being worse than it was. Ford’s 4th down catch was clutch on a bad throw, and Dye had a first and more on the next to last play if the ball was accurately thrown.

by CTigers77 on Dec 6, 2009 1:03 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I do hope he comes back next season

He definitely has potential I think

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, just lost to a team thats playing better than we are. No excuses.

by DrB on Dec 5, 2009 11:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

yep, That pretty much sums it up

CJ played his butt off, like he has done for the whole season. I just hate the Tigers didn’t pull it off. Hats off to the running game. Finally they dominated a defense up front they should have, and even though Morgan made the last play (actually he didn’t, he just happened to be where Parker ran) he got handled like he did in the second half of the last game.

by CTigers77 on Dec 5, 2009 11:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad Spiller doesn't play defense

Too bad our defense doesn’t either. They should be asheamed for letting them drive all the way from the 15 fucking yard line.

by Cristo on Dec 5, 2009 11:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well guys,

You have to admit, this has been a wonderful first year for Dabo Swinney.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 5, 2009 11:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Absolutely.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Dec 6, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup!

I’m still amazed how much talent that freaking Bowden had, and he couldn’t get any shit done at all.

We beat our rivals every year. Who cares? Under Dabo we goto toe championship, and I’m pretty happy for that.

"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Dec 6, 2009 12:01 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I now officially hate Tech more than the Chickens.

Jesus Christ please work on stopping the option plays.

by Cristo on Dec 6, 2009 12:00 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

?? That is, WE need to stop the option plays?

I hate them because they keep beating us in these heartbreaking losses. If we had a semblance of a defense, maybe they wouldn’t?

by Cristo on Dec 6, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saying why hate them more than USC

I mean, I can see wanting to beat them, but hell, it’s the shamecocks we’re talking about here

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We beat the chickens more frequently, although we didn't show up this year.

Tech is in our conference. WE need to figure out how to win a game against them.

Just flat out come out and win the game, none of this losing at the very end crap AGAIN.

by Cristo on Dec 6, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

But just because they beat us on a regular basis is no reason to dislike the school/team.
To each his own I guess

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

upon further review (reading the GT blog comments on the game)

their fans are obviously really classy so they have definitely lost some points in my book
Probably a byproduct of being in Atlanta

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 4:04 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So their comments were classy or not?

I’m confused. Although it is 4 am so maybe that’s the problem…

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Dec 6, 2009 4:18 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

they weren't

I was being sarcastic

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 4:31 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

See at four, internet sarcasm is lost on me.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Dec 6, 2009 4:32 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I probably should have been more clear

It’s hard to detect internet sarcasm at any time

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 4:33 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

But just because they beat us on a regular basis is no reason to dislike the school/team

by Skyagusta on Dec 6, 2009 12:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

aw, hell, at least I got my wish of 200 yards+ rushing for CJ and 4 TDs

didn’t get anything else AT ALL this game, though. Well, Ellington looked good.

What a waste.

by mdlusk on Dec 6, 2009 1:21 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

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