Clemson/VT

[justin22g]

everybody around here is telling me... im taking clemson big... i ask why and they say VT's rushing defense can't stop clemson... I just don't see them running all over VT.

Will you guys chime in?

 

[blgstocks]

everybody around here is telling me... im taking clemson big... i ask why and they say VT's rushing defense can't stop clemson... I just don't see them running all over VT.

Will you guys chime in?

Im saying the exact opposite of that justin, but as you can tell for my record Ihavent been right too many times this season. But I feel confident in saying VT can stop this Clemson run. Check out my take on the games. And gl with whatever you choose.

 

[justin22g]

personally, I'm staying away from the game, but I want to be able to say "told ya so" haha

:mj07:

 

[Deezeldogg]

ESPN reports that Va Tech will use the platoon system at QB.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2637661

 

[thom24ad]

The only problem with VT is they have no QB at all..tough game to call...I would lean VT with the points...but I'll be passing this one...

 

[Duddy]

VT is having more than just defense problems. They can't work together as a team. Beamer has lost total control over his ball club and having a short week (just like Clemson), I feel he can't get his team ready for Clemson, which is the best team in the weak ACC. That is why I feel Clemson is a big winner. Lay the points

 

[ThrowinPicks]

Although I agree Clemson is a much better football team than VT. Clemson has been less than stellar on the road so far this season. This will not be an easy test and I can see Proctor making the same mistakes in this game that he made at BC and Wake.

My lean is taking the points. Not sure if it will end up being a play but I would not discount VT in this matchup.

 

[blgstocks]

personally, I'm staying away from the game, but I want to be able to say "told ya so" haha

:mj07:

:mj07:
I know what you mean man, theres been multiple games where I wanted to do that on this board as well, but I dont do it. Even when Scott's SC lost the NC hardly any of us rubbed it in his face - and he deserved much worse than that.

Anyway, the more I here the reasons why alot of guys are taking Clemson it makes me feel good about VT. Whether they cover/lose is another matter -

 

[THE KOD]

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson's latest injury could be the toughest for the Tigers to overcome.

Atlantic Coast Conference leading-rusher James Davis could miss Thursday night's game at Virginia Tech with a shoulder injury, though coach Tommy Bowden was encouraged by what he saw from the running back in practice Tuesday.

After practice, Bowden said Davis was probable for Virginia Tech. Earlier in the day he said Davis was "50-50" to play. Davis hurt his shoulder in the 10th-ranked Tigers' 31-7 victory over Georgia Tech last Saturday.

There was already little time to celebrate the win over the Yellow Jackets, which pushed Clemson (7-1, 4-1 ACC) into the top 10 for the first time in six years. But the Tigers, who have had numerous key players go down this season, were now faced with the prospect of being without their top playmaker.

Davis was hurt in the first half, yet played into the fourth quarter and finished with a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns. After the game, Davis characterized the injury as a stinger and said it wouldn't keep him from playing against Virginia Tech.

Bowden wasn't so sure Tuesday.

Davis didn't take much contact Monday and, with a short week to prepare, Bowden wasn't sure he'd rush Davis and risk losing the sophomore for more games.

Davis leads the ACC with 961 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Atlanta prep star shredded his hometown school last Saturday night.

Bowden said the emotion of last week's game kept Davis going. After the game, the shoulder tightened up and put Davis' status in doubt.

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[Deezeldogg]

I think Davis plays. In my opinion, Bowden is not tipping his hand about Davis. He's making it sound questionable, but the injury does not seem to be too serious if he played while it was injured and then he did practice this week, although with no contact.

 

[thom24ad]

fawk it...

fawk it...

played a little something on the home dog...looking for VT to get up for this one...Clemson historically a bad road team...I can see them losing this one coming off a big win @ home...

But man Glennon makes me nervous...might play under the total as well...

 

[Shifty Mac]

separation

separation

sorry hokies, just don't see how tech keeps up offensively with clemson, maybe vick can come back and stop on davis's leg?

 

[blgstocks]

sorry hokies, just don't see how tech keeps up offensively with clemson, maybe vick can come back and stop on davis's leg?

thats what i am hoping for :mj07:

 

[DIMEDADDY]

Clemson has a awesome freshmen running back, I think he had almost 150 yds last wk against g.tech. The kid is sick:SIB

 

[ldabdou]

played a little something on the home dog...looking for VT to get up for this one...Clemson historically a bad road team...I can see them losing this one coming off a big win @ home...

But man Glennon makes me nervous...might play under the total as well...

I'm kinda with ya here. I thought VA looked good against S Miss. S Miss is no pushover. Clem will have a hard time getting up for two games in a row. This is do or die for Tech. I'll take the points in an against the pub play.

 

[ldabdou]

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson's latest injury could be the toughest for the Tigers to overcome.

Atlantic Coast Conference leading-rusher James Davis could miss Thursday night's game at Virginia Tech with a shoulder injury, though coach Tommy Bowden was encouraged by what he saw from the running back in practice Tuesday.

After practice, Bowden said Davis was probable for Virginia Tech. Earlier in the day he said Davis was "50-50" to play. Davis hurt his shoulder in the 10th-ranked Tigers' 31-7 victory over Georgia Tech last Saturday.

There was already little time to celebrate the win over the Yellow Jackets, which pushed Clemson (7-1, 4-1 ACC) into the top 10 for the first time in six years. But the Tigers, who have had numerous key players go down this season, were now faced with the prospect of being without their top playmaker.

Davis was hurt in the first half, yet played into the fourth quarter and finished with a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns. After the game, Davis characterized the injury as a stinger and said it wouldn't keep him from playing against Virginia Tech.

Bowden wasn't so sure Tuesday.

Davis didn't take much contact Monday and, with a short week to prepare, Bowden wasn't sure he'd rush Davis and risk losing the sophomore for more games.

Davis leads the ACC with 961 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Atlanta prep star shredded his hometown school last Saturday night.

Bowden said the emotion of last week's game kept Davis going. After the game, the shoulder tightened up and put Davis' status in doubt.

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Clemson's offense was already set to face the Hokies without
left guard Roman Fry, one of its steadiest and most talented
blockers. Fry tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee
on the Tigers' first series. The injury has ended his college
career and broken up the continuity of Clemson's offensive line,
which had started the same five players each game so far this
season.

 

[TigerPawsSC]

Chris McDuffie replaced Fry at guard on the 4th play Saturday night and graded out 82%, while registering 10 knockdown blocks(team high).

He is a redshirt junior and had seen snaps before this injury. Shouldn't miss a beat.

 

[ELVIS]

maybe i am asleep at the wheel here. i have seen clemson as aggressive and as good this year than i can remember in a long time. also, vt has looked terrible this year - compared to the last 4yrs....

clemson.

 

[justin22g]

I appreciate all of the info on the game. I am still not going to make a play, but if i was i would probably play the under. but i am doing horrible on totals this year besides my large play on the under last friday night, and i won that by a hook =]. but gl this weekend

 

[Marra]

According to Covers-67% on Clemson.