Clemson game thread

[Paul C]

First up the #1/#2 Tigers.

Fantastic defense. Maybe the best defense we've ever faced. Lots of talent on offense.

They've demolished the FCS foes they've played recently

2017 - beat Citadel 61-3
2016 - beat SC St 59-0
2015 - beat Wofford 49-10

While I'm pretty sure we're better than the '17 Bulldogs or the '16 other Bulldogs, this will be a tough matchup. Vegas initally has the line set at Clemson -42.5

Of course the goal of the TEAM should, and will be, to win. From a fan perspective I'm just hoping to play well, not let it get out of hand, and show them we can play ball. I'd like to see us put some points on the board and stop them a few times when we are on D in the first half. Anything like 21-3 or better at H would be a huge W. And then anything better than the Wofford result above would please me as the final result.

[AlValonge]

I am lucid enough to understand that the outcome of this game will not likely be in our favor. However, I would love to see us look crisp on offense and score 14+ points against that defense (subs or not). We will be breaking in a new QB and need to ride the momentum into the season. Clemson's defense will be stifling and they will be looking for the big play so we have to make some plays through the air.

[apaladin]

Not to be too dramatic but this will be the best team Furman has ever played. I am pretty sure we have never played a #1 or #2 FBS team.

[The Jackal]

First up the #1/#2 Tigers.

Fantastic defense. Maybe the best defense we've ever faced. Lots of talent on offense.

They've demolished the FCS foes they've played recently

2017 - beat Citadel 61-3
2016 - beat SC St 59-0
2015 - beat Wofford 49-10

While I'm pretty sure we're better than the '17 Bulldogs or the '16 other Bulldogs, this will be a tough matchup. Vegas initally has the line set at Clemson -42.5

Of course the goal of the TEAM should, and will be, to win. From a fan perspective I'm just hoping to play well, not let it get out of hand, and show them we can play ball. I'd like to see us put some points on the board and stop them a few times when we are on D in the first half. Anything like 21-3 or better at H would be a huge W. And then anything better than the Wofford result above would please me as the final result.

To be honest, Clemson’s offensive output against the Citadel last year wasn’t too far off of what we did to them in Greenville.

Game plan in these games always remains the same - control the ball, shorten the game, hang around, don’t turn it over, and duck the haymakers.

[The Jackal]

Not to be too dramatic but this will be the best team Furman has ever played. I am pretty sure we have never played a #1 or #2 FBS team.

They’ve literally done nothing in 2018 to deserve the accolade of “best team Furman has played.”

Good time to remember up until September 1, 2007, everyone thought Michigan was a top 5 team too.

[fufanatic]

Not to be too dramatic but this will be the best team Furman has ever played. I am pretty sure we have never played a #1 or #2 FBS team.

They’ve literally done nothing in 2018 to deserve the accolade of “best team Furman has played.”

Good time to remember up until September 1, 2007, everyone thought Michigan was a top 5 team too.

I think mentioning '07 Michigan in the same breathe as a program that's 72-11 since 2012 with a national title and 3 straight playoff appearances is a stretch. Yes they have to prove it on the field and they very well could come back to reality, but I don't think it's crazy to say this year's Clemson team has the potential to at least be the best team Furman has played in the modern era, which would also probably put them in the running for best team the Paladins have ever lined up against.

I've already mentioned this in a previous thread, but something like 40 something to 10 or 14 would make me very happy. We should get some play on ESPN regardless, but it only gets embarrassing when it's 50 something or 60 something to 0 or 3. Which I have a hard time seeing unless we turn the ball over a ton. Keep it close through half, have some fun, no injuries, and get ready for Elon.

[cavedweller2]

The Orange terds will be lazy and overconfident. I wanna hear the boos when it is 21-3 Paladins at the half.

[The Jackal]

Not to be too dramatic but this will be the best team Furman has ever played. I am pretty sure we have never played a #1 or #2 FBS team.

They’ve literally done nothing in 2018 to deserve the accolade of “best team Furman has played.”

Good time to remember up until September 1, 2007, everyone thought Michigan was a top 5 team too.

I think mentioning '07 Michigan in the same breathe as a program that's 72-11 since 2012 with a national title and 3 straight playoff appearances is a stretch. Yes they have to prove it on the field and they very well could come back to reality, but I don't think it's crazy to say this year's Clemson team has the potential to at least be the best team Furman has played in the modern era, which would also probably put them in the running for best team the Paladins have ever lined up against.

I've already mentioned this in a previous thread, but something like 40 something to 10 or 14 would make me very happy. We should get some play on ESPN regardless, but it only gets embarrassing when it's 50 something or 60 something to 0 or 3. Which I have a hard time seeing unless we turn the ball over a ton. Keep it close through half, have some fun, no injuries, and get ready for Elon.

Point being is that preseason chatter thought that Michigan team was one of the best teams in the country. The actual games showed otherwise.

Everything at this point is talk.

[apaladin]

Clempson has been really good for 4-5 seasons now. They have become a top 2 program along with Alabama. Michigan lost 4 games that year and was over-rated. Clempson is not over-rated as much as I hate to say it.

[AstroDin]

Clempson has been really good for 4-5 seasons now. They have become a top 2 program along with Alabama. Michigan lost 4 games that year and was over-rated. Clempson is not over-rated as much as I hate to say it.

This is kinda in fun but being a Mustang guy… as is a certain SID I know. I stumbled onto CJPony Parts labeling College football teams as cars by conference… Clemson is a Lamborghini Huracan. A would totally agree.
https://www.cjponyparts.com/skin/fronte ... c-2018.jpg

My hope is if they did the SoCon Furman would be a Shelby but I think a Ford Raptor fits the bill… not sure why except they're rugged as hell and 4x4 they can even rock climb.

They did do the CAA and it's funny as hell. Check out what car they picked for Elon, W&M and Rhode Island:
https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/c ... s-vehicles

[The Jackal]

Clempson has been really good for 4-5 seasons now. They have become a top 2 program along with Alabama. Michigan lost 4 games that year and was over-rated. Clempson is not over-rated as much as I hate to say it.

Let's break this down.

Before the 2007 season, nobody knew Michigan was going to lose four games or be "overrated." They were 11-2 in 2006 and objectively one of the top teams in the country.

In the same manner, Clemson was good last year and enters this season highly rated. They may be the best team in the country. They may not be.

Maybe Clemson will be the best team Furman has ever faced. You cannot make that assessment now. Heck, you cannot even make that assessment during the season because sometimes teams come on strong or fade during the year.

[apaladin]

ESPN gives Clempson a 99.7 percent chance of winning. At least we have A chance.

[FUBeAR]

ESPN gives Clempson a 99.7 percent chance of winning. At least we have A chance.

[MidlandsPaladin]

The Tigers play GSU two weeks after they play us. I would like to see us give them a better game than the Igglets do. I think we will. No predictions from me beyond that.

[FUBeAR]

The Tigers play GSU two weeks after they play us. I would like to see us give them a better game than the Igglets do. I think we will. No predictions from me beyond that.

FWIW, Massey’s Matchup Tool predicts Clemson will win both of those games @ Clemson 44-3.