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BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/13/2020 7:33 am
Should be an interesting matchup between LSU and Clemson.

LSU is the clear favorite. I think Clemson can hang in there.

I don’t know if Clemson can recover if they get off to one of their typical slow starts.
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RE: RE: Clemson...  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 11:49 am : link
In comment 14776359 Dnew15 said:
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Interesting thought - Lawrence as the best QB prospect since Elway. There's been a lot of guys touted as the best QB prospect since Elway.

No doubt he'll be pick #1 next year - I'm really intrigued to see how he does at the NFL level.


He's the real deal in terms of physical skills. Size - plus. Arm - plus. Athleticism - plus. Toughness - plus. Running - plus.

And from what I've read, he's committed, smart, and good on the chalk room. So he's got everything that projects greatness.

I've said this before, and I don't think it's hyperbole, but if he was eligible for the draft after his senior year at Cartersville HS, he would have gone in the top ten, and maybe even #1.
They were coming off a bowl win over Georgia  
BSIMatt : 1/13/2020 11:51 am : link
A team who has played in a national title game in the last 4 years. They just crushed Utah. Sorry that's better credibility than any ACC team not named Clemson.

In Clemson's defense, they did schedule Texas A&M..who actually played Clemson pretty tough defensively, and gave them one of their better games outside the Tarheels.
RE: Have you ever seen a team fly under the radar  
Bramton1 : 1/13/2020 11:55 am : link
In comment 14776130 figgy2989 said:
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as much as Clemson did this year. They went undefeated and won the National Championship last year, but never reached number 1 in the rankings this year, despite going undefeated.

Just goes to show how the SEC is viewed. Here's to Clemson and beating LSU tonight.


I think it's more of how the rest of the ACC was viewed.
This is going to be the best National Championship Game in years  
Ron Hussler : 1/13/2020 12:02 pm : link
Really looking forward to it
I hated Dabo Sweeney but he has earned my respect  
gtt350 : 1/13/2020 12:50 pm : link
He has built and incredible program and they are not getting blown out tonight
RE: I hated Dabo Sweeney but he has earned my respect  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 1:07 pm : link
In comment 14776682 gtt350 said:
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He has built and incredible program and they are not getting blown out tonight


Yes. And why he's not on the radar of NFL teams - like us - astounds me.

Even if he wants to be a college lifer, you have to call him. He's built an absolute juggernaut.
Thanks  
Jay in Toronto : 1/13/2020 1:13 pm : link
Matt!
What time is the game kicking off?  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/13/2020 1:17 pm : link
I see ESPN says 8 PM, but last year I remember the game kicking off much later. Only asking because I want to get a 5 mile run in after work.
RE: RE: I hated Dabo Sweeney but he has earned my respect  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/13/2020 1:51 pm : link
In comment 14776739 bw in dc said:
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In comment 14776682 gtt350 said:


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He has built and incredible program and they are not getting blown out tonight



Yes. And why he's not on the radar of NFL teams - like us - astounds me.

Even if he wants to be a college lifer, you have to call him. He's built an absolute juggernaut.


He’s never leaving the college ranks. He built that program up. He’s also probably going to be the next head coach of Alabama whenever Saban retires.

Name one good reason he would want to be an NFL coach?

Also, I think he would get eaten alive in NY.
Yep..  
FatMan in Charlotte : 1/13/2020 1:55 pm : link
Dabo owns South Carolina right now and has already reached icon status. This is what he appears to love. Moving to the NFL now or in the foreseeable future just seems like a way to derail a good thing.
RE: RE: RE: I hated Dabo Sweeney but he has earned my respect  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 2:05 pm : link
In comment 14776822 BigBlueDownTheShore said:
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He’s never leaving the college ranks. He built that program up. He’s also probably going to be the next head coach of Alabama whenever Saban retires.

Name one good reason he would want to be an NFL coach?

Also, I think he would get eaten alive in NY.


I tend to agree the college seems to be his territory - for now. But priorities change. Maybe he will want a new challenge. Although I do think one of his boys is on the current Clemson roster...?

So if I was an owner in need of a HC, I'd always make the call.

Excited for tonight's game  
Torrag : 1/13/2020 2:11 pm : link
One of the great QB matchups in recent years, arguably ever, in college football.

Lots of Draft talent to get a scout in on as well. Simmons, Delpit and Chaisson to highlight a few. Critical game in the Draft pecking order for some of these guys.

I recently read that Simmons could run a legit 4.4 at 6'4 235# with an albatross wingspan. If that translates on the field I mean c'mon we can't find a way to maximize that kind of talent on our defense?
RE: No one is whining...  
John In CO : 1/13/2020 2:24 pm : link
In comment 14776536 Jan in DC said:
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I was saying that Clemson doesn't schedule any out of conference competition to compensate for a weak ACC conference. That's just a fact.

LSU faced the SEC and then scheduled Texas this year, who was #9 in the country when they played.


The ACC really needs to have FSU and Miami get their programs back to their previous levels....and fast. That happens and its a whole different scenario. Both schools are surrounded by talent in their backyards, especially Miami.
RE: RE: No one is whining...  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/13/2020 2:50 pm : link
In comment 14776914 John In CO said:
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In comment 14776536 Jan in DC said:


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I was saying that Clemson doesn't schedule any out of conference competition to compensate for a weak ACC conference. That's just a fact.

LSU faced the SEC and then scheduled Texas this year, who was #9 in the country when they played.



The ACC really needs to have FSU and Miami get their programs back to their previous levels....and fast. That happens and its a whole different scenario. Both schools are surrounded by talent in their backyards, especially Miami.


Miami will never be back. They are a private school and the higher ups hate the program and the attention it brings.
FSU has no excuse though  
Dnew15 : 1/13/2020 3:09 pm : link
it's a damn shame what happened to that once proud football program.
I stand to make a chunk of change on ....  
Crispino : 1/13/2020 4:48 pm : link
LSU and the under having let some earlier bets ride. But I’m a Clemson fan. I don’t lose much of the bets don’t pan because the original investment wasn’t that much. So, win win for me. Unless LSU wins but doesn’t cover and point total goes over 69.5. 😆
all I know  
santacruzom : 1/13/2020 5:52 pm : link
is that no matter what happens, Joe Burrow's performance will be dismissed by some as only occurring in one season, and if he was that great why did Ohio State not play him?
RE: Clemson...  
section125 : 1/13/2020 6:59 pm : link
In comment 14776245 bw in dc said:
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has the best player at the most important position - the best QB prospect since Elway, btw - and the best coaches.

Clemson repeats.


Yeah, so far I think he is really good. Not in Elway's class. But what do I know.
RE: all I know  
section125 : 1/13/2020 6:59 pm : link
In comment 14777479 santacruzom said:
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is that no matter what happens, Joe Burrow's performance will be dismissed by some as only occurring in one season, and if he was that great why did Ohio State not play him?


And that is not true?
RE: FSU has no excuse though  
section125 : 1/13/2020 7:03 pm : link
In comment 14777070 Dnew15 said:
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it's a damn shame what happened to that once proud football program.


FSU will be back. Jimbo Fisher really screwed them trying to get to a SEC school. Willie Taggart was the wrong guy. They need to upgrade their recruits and get kids with better grades, too. Miami, as stated, is sort of a small private school. They will good but not great.
RE: Clemson...  
Producer : 1/13/2020 7:55 pm : link
In comment 14776245 bw in dc said:
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has the best player at the most important position - the best QB prospect since Elway, btw - and the best coaches.

Clemson repeats.


I think Burrow has exceeded Lawrence as an NFL prospect. Both great but edge Burrow. Love his combo of size, accuracy and mobility. LSU wins by 10.
RE: RE: Clemson...  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 8:04 pm : link
In comment 14777602 section125 said:
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In comment 14776245 bw in dc said:


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has the best player at the most important position - the best QB prospect since Elway, btw - and the best coaches.

Clemson repeats.



Yeah, so far I think he is really good. Not in Elway's class. But what do I know.


I think he's got better straight line speed than Elway. That long TD run in the Ohio State game was unbelievable.

Elway was probably the better athlete at this time but it's damn close.

I really don't have a knock against Lawrence physically. I said earlier today that I think he's got 5 categories that are Plus grade.
Any streams?  
TXRabbit : 1/13/2020 8:11 pm : link
No cable. Haven't found a stream. Any help is appreciated
Let’s go  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/13/2020 8:13 pm : link
Tigers!
Go Tigers!  
adamg : 1/13/2020 8:18 pm : link
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RE: Oh please, like anyone in the SEC plays a tough OOC schedule  
HomerJones45 : 1/13/2020 8:19 pm : link
In comment 14776478 Greg from LI said:
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Out of conference? Try out of state. LSU's longest roadtrip was to go to Nashville to play Vanderbilt. Clemson had 5 games against programs located in the Carolinas. Their longest regular season road trip was to go to NY. The farthest west they went was Kentucky. Let's see one of these chitlins champions travel to Madison, WI in November or change time zones and play on the west coast.

Treat this for what it is: an exhibition game to put dollars in the NCAA's pocket. National championship playoff my ass.
Ok  
section125 : 1/13/2020 8:19 pm : link
LSU in a tight won. Won't venture a guess at the score.
let's go!  
adamg : 1/13/2020 8:20 pm : link
The split screen version  
Scott in Montreal : 1/13/2020 8:21 pm : link
with the coaches room is on ESPN U. Awesome stuff to watch and listen to if you are a coach or are into the x's and o's of the game. This year the coaches are from OSU, TCU, Vanderbilt and Boston College
Man Lawrence can stick those throws  
Greg from LI : 1/13/2020 8:21 pm : link
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nice punt and punt coverage  
Del Shofner : 1/13/2020 8:24 pm : link
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Loved that shot inside the Tunnel  
montanagiant : 1/13/2020 8:24 pm : link
Prior to the players hitting the field
Quick over/under on # of plays before LSU scored a td?  
Jimmy Googs : 1/13/2020 8:25 pm : link
7...
RE: Quick over/under on # of plays before LSU scored a td?  
adamg : 1/13/2020 8:27 pm : link
In comment 14777704 Jimmy Googs said:
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7...
over
Holy shit  
adamg : 1/13/2020 8:28 pm : link
dopey penalty
Oh God...  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 8:28 pm : link
it's a Pac-12 officiating crew.

Moss' boy  
crick n NC : 1/13/2020 8:29 pm : link
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There's Simmons  
illmatic : 1/13/2020 8:29 pm : link
with a PD.
RE: Any streams?  
Diver_Down : 1/13/2020 8:30 pm : link
In comment 14777686 TXRabbit said:
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No cable. Haven't found a stream. Any help is appreciated


Here you go
That  
AcidTest : 1/13/2020 8:31 pm : link
was PI on Terrell.
If anyone can slow down..  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 8:31 pm : link
this LSU offense and keep them around 30, it's Venables...
RE: RE: Any streams?  
TXRabbit : 1/13/2020 8:35 pm : link
In comment 14777713 Diver_Down said:
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In comment 14777686 TXRabbit said:


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No cable. Haven't found a stream. Any help is appreciated



Here you go


Thanks so much DD
Tough sledding thus far for both  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/13/2020 8:35 pm : link
offenses.
FWIW...  
bw in dc : 1/13/2020 8:36 pm : link
keep on an eye on LSU LT Charles. I've seen him a few times this year do a great job protecting Burrow's blindside...
I like this Simmons  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 1/13/2020 8:37 pm : link
kid.
Simmons dominating  
jeff57 : 1/13/2020 8:37 pm : link
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ESPN U  
BigBlueDownTheShore : 1/13/2020 8:38 pm : link
Has the coaches room. It’s awesome.
Simmons  
Jimmy Googs : 1/13/2020 8:38 pm : link
maybe goes #1 overall !
bbdts good looks  
adamg : 1/13/2020 8:39 pm : link
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And everyone was predicting a shootout  
Greg from LI : 1/13/2020 8:39 pm : link
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