Last season's memorable Clemson game

Former Clemson coach Tommy Bowden sure set himself up for trouble last season. There he was, heading into the Maryland game. Eager for his team to make a statement, Bowden said that the Terps were going to be a "test" for his team and a counter to those who contended the Tigers weren't playing physical football. Clemson had been manhandled by Alabama in its opener and had won three in a row against less-than-stellar foes heading into the Maryland game. Clemson looked like it would skate to victory, taking a 17-6 lead. And then the Tigers collapsed. The big play came when Maryland linebacker Alex Wujciak stuffed quarterback Cullen Harper on fourth-and-inches to protect a 20-17 fourth-quarter lead for the Terps. Bowden failed his self-described "test" and was gone a few weeks later. By the way, Maryland coach Friedgen sounded almost defiant today in talking about his 1-3 team playing revenge-minded Clemson on Saturday in th...