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@Ih8coldweather

 Aaron Rodgers today is not Aaron Rodgers 5 years ago. And Aaron is historically bad vs S. Fran. Keep in mind this is a new team for Aaron.

S. Fran has continuity from coaches, players, scheme... etc. 

This team looks worse than one they've the last 2 years. 

Peeping at the remaining schedule

FAU Win

FSU Loss

@Syracuse Loss

vs Wake iffy

@ Miami Loss

NCSU Loss

Notre Dame Loss

Ga Tech Win

UNC Loss

SC Loss

I don't think they'll get there.

Keep in mind all of these teams are seeking revenge on Clemson. Clemson has been beating this conference like a drum

for years. Running scores up, passing under a minute left, up by 28, trying to make the playoff with their week schedule

This offense if ridiculous and the defense doesn't resemble the past dominate defenses.

Elko is a good coach and Duke is improved but Duke Football is still Duke Football.

Clemson lacks playmakers and home run hitting speed.

I do agree, but their delinquent as far as offensive talent compared to the last decade. They were rock 7 years but this offense is pathetic.

The last 2 years, most of Clemson nation and the media blamed DJ, who will the blame now since DJ's at Oregon St?

Clemson is so garbage, reminds me of The Bad News Bears.

Who will they blame their offensive woes on now? DJ's at Oregon St.

Dukes offense is normally average but Clemson's a top 10 team. 

No excuses for such poor offensive play vs Duke

@TheGoat72

 Man that offense has been garbage since Lawrence and Etienne left.

I hope people aren't so silly to think Deion is face value. The gold chains, popularity and big smile have always been his trademark.

Most importantly, he's a winner. His winning % as a head coach is 83%. Regardless of the league, to win in football at 83%, is impressive.

He has a gold jacket, won back to back Super Bowls with 2 different teams, and also batted .533 in a 4 game World Series.

He's career isn't talked about enough and he really doesn't care now. The kids are his prize now.

He's a winner and knows what it takes to win on high level. You cannot discount his knowledge. 

How many former elite and/or Hall of Fame players have we seen coach at a high level? 

When Hunter jumped the route for his interception in the red zone, I thought it was Deion 3 decades ago. 

@Zafka

 no doubt

@PeAceMaKer7690

 Clemson and Dabo always get favor from the refs in the ACC. 

Honestly not great but this offense on a whole is garbage. Duke is a average team at best. 

This is clearly FSU's conference to win.

@DeezyAZ81

 Don't forget Hunter saved a long td run on the ground as well. He's a real "DOG".

@DeezyAZ81

facts, and everyone is screaming how bad Colorado's defense is,

but has anyone considered the darling USC's defense?

They couldn't get off the field vs an average S. Jose St. team.

@smellybunty

They gave up 260 to a Sonny Dykes team, Matt Rhule isn't close to Sonny Dykes on the offensive side. Can Nebraska's qb throw an accurate forward pass?

@bittenbythehook

 nice read so far

Looks solid

Klubnik is good and mobile but this still looks like the same old tired Clemson offense.

For years, Clemson had top receivers and a home run hitter at running back. 

They lack either at this time. Dabo's offense is average.

When has he ever had a great defense or won with defense?

Going back to last year, the last 3 games:

TCU gave up 45 to a Corum-less Michigan team with extra time to prepare

65 to Georgia

45 to the Buffs after having all off season to prepare

@chubnubbin

 And Notre Dame looks like a better "team" without him.

@RebelTell2

I would argue he was and has been out coached in big games. I didn't find out until this morning that Kelly was talking big noise about blowing out FSU on his Pod cast last week. FSU had a little different motivation last night. They're still not a contender IMO. They have a habit of playing down to competition.

Did Clemson's defense fall off of a cliff?