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Eye-Gouging Is All the Rage in College Football

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:07:41 -0500

You've undoubtedly seen the Brandon Spikes eye-gouging incident that made him miss the Vanderbilt game last weekend. Is this play below on the same level? Not as bad? Worse? You be the judge in the comments. At the very least, there's some sort of illegal hands to the face going on there. This clear-as-day angle should earn Clemson's Andre Branch a suspension. (H/T to Tomahawk Nation via Andy Staples' Twitter)

Clemson's Andre Branch Should Be Suspended For Cowardly Eye-Gouge

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:12:56 -0500

With all the attention given to the Brandon Spikes eye gouge incident last week against Georgia, why has this cheap shot not received any attention? Watch at the 0:04 mark, Andre Branch (#40) grabs #79 (David Spurlock) by the helmet, snaps his neck back, holds his head and sticks his fingers into Spurlock's facemask, an obvious eye gouge. The Branch gets up, talks trash to the justifiably angry Spurlock, points to the sky, and dances around. The ACC should...

Florida State Seminole's Quarterback Christian Ponder Done For The Year

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:45:33 -0500

More photos » by Richard Shiro - AP about 23 hours ago: Florida State's quarterback Christian Ponder (7) gets taken down by Clemson's Jamie Cumble (8) during the first half of their NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) Browse more photos » Our sources imform us that Florida State Quarterback Christian Ponder is done f...

Who's Hot (Nov. 7) - Clemson, OSU D, & more

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500

From Kyle Parker and Clemson, to the Ohio State defense, to Texas A&M's Von Miller, to Stanford, Richard Cirminiello spotlights who the hot players, coaches and programs are in the Week Ten Who's Hot.

Clemson Pulls Away From Florida State, 40-24

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:43:58 -0500

C.J. Spiller had a career-high 165 yards rushing and his 20th touchdown of at least 50 yards and Clemson took its biggest step yet toward an Atlantic Coast Conference title with a 40-24 victory over Florida State on Saturday night.Spiller, the Tigers' star senior, caught a 58-yard TD pass from Kyle Parker and, with 312 all-purpose yards, surpassed the school record of 310 he set in Clemson's 40-37 overtime win at Miami two weeks ago.

The Conversation: Talking the Clemson Tigers with Shakin' The Southland.com

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:56:17 -0500

More photos » by Lynne Sladky - AP C.J. Spiller has a chance to win major Heisman votes against FSU on national television Saturday night. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Browse more photos » This week our guest is Dr. B of Shakin The Southland.com We really like what these guys do and since it is one of the ACC blogs we recruited over to SBNation (parent network), I read them every day. Dr.B has ...

WEEK 9: ACC FOOTBALL RESULTS

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:48:00 -0500

FLORIDA STATE 45, N.C. STATE 42 – It was advertised as a shoot-out between to potent offenses with good quarterbacks facing defenses that have been rocked of late. That’s exactly what it was. Wilson passed for 349 yards while Ponder pitched 277. Between them they had seven touchdowns (Wilson had five) and four interceptions (two each). The 67,712 fans at Doak Campbell was the smallest FSU crowd in 16 years. CLEMSON 49, Coastal Carolina 3 – Clemson played Coastal Carolina and we aren’t sure wh...

Football. Spiller and Parker Honored With National Awards by Rivals.com

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:17:52 -0500

Clemson running back C.J. Spiller and quarterback Kyle Parker have both been honored by Rivals.com for their performances in Clemson's 40-37 overtime victory at eighth ranked Miami (FL) on Saturday. Spiller was named National Player of the Week for his performance, while Parker was named National Freshman of the Week.

What We Learned: This finally could be Clemson's year

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:38:13 -0500

Sporting News' Dave Curtis analyzes what Sunday's buzz means to college football: Crouching Tigers Clemson has teased college football like this before. But maybe, just maybe, 2009 marks the Tigers' breakthrough into their first ACC Championship Game in school history. Saturday's 40-37 overtime victory at then-No. 8 Miami shows that eternally inconsistent Clemson might have some stability. And with November wins over Florida State, N.C. State and Virginia—not quite a...

Clemson Tigers TE Michael Palmer suffers concussion on hit

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:19:40 -0500

Clemson tight end Michael Palmer suffered a concussion early in the fourth quarter of the Tigers' 40-37 overtime win over Miami.

Ford's TD in OT clinches Clemson's upset of Miami

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:23:05 -0500

Kyle Parker threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Ford in overtime, giving Clemson a 40-37 win over No. 8 Miami on Saturday night.

CLEMSON’S CHANCELLOR TO HONOR HIGH SCHOOL TEAMATE

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:44:00 -0500

Clemson cornerback Chris Chancellor will carry more than the memory of high school teammate Jasper Howard when he returns home to play Miami on Saturday.Chancellor will wear Howard's No. 6 to honor his friend, the University of Connecticut player who was stabbed to death last weekend. "It's going to be pretty emotional," Chancellor said Tuesday. Not long after Chancellor learned the horrific news about Howard, he planned the tribute. The two played football and ran track for...

Last season's memorable Clemson game

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:03:49 -0500

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 ...

ESPN Crew Makes Fun Of Clemson Fan

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:52:00 -0500

Clemson lost to Georgia Tech two weeks ago, but this video just recently hit the webs. A Tigers fan was a little upset about said loss, and Chris Fowler, Jesse Palmer and Craig James, got quite a kick out of it. For four whole minutes....

I love how they hammer the kid forever, and then Fowler has to get all serious and say that they don't want to make fun of him. The kid was acting like a three year old, guys....have at him.

(via Hot Clicks)

Gator Bowl: Clemson vs. Nebraska

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:04:14 -0500

It is being reported that later today, the representatives of the Gator Bowl will announce that the Clemson Tigers are playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the January 1st bowl. The Tigers finished up their 2008 regular season 7-5, with a 4-4 conference record. They won the last 3 games of the year by an average of 17 points. Standing in Clemson's way is a Nebraska Cornhusker team that is starting to regain their strength of old, with an 8-4 season, including a 5-3 record in the tough B...

Breaking News: Tommy Bowden Fired from Clemson

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:29:05 -0500

Today, Clemson fired Tommy Bowden. Bowden was 3-3 this season. Dabo Swiney will be the new interim coach. It is yet to be determined if Bobby will throw his son a life preserver

Tommy Bowden Fired As Clemson's Head Coach

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:21:31 -0500

According to sources close to the school, Clemson has fired head football coach Tommy Bowden. Assistant coach Dabo Swinney will take over as interim coach for the remaining of the season. This should not come as too much of a shock to anyone the Clemson Tigers were were ranked in the top 10 nationally in the preseason polls have fallen to a 3-3 record and are 1-2 in ACC play. This year has been a complete disaster for coach Bowden. Please stay with us as we will bring more news as it comes along.

2007 Football Recruiting Roundup: Clemson Tigers (ACC)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:05:11 -0500

A review of the the Clemson Tigers 2007 football recruits from a fantasy college football perspective. Willy Korn is vying for the top QB job.