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  • The DiB
    SBR Wise Guy
    • 11-22-09
    • 510

    #1
    Maryland @ Clemson
    Think Clemson is giving too many points in this one, they're currently a 15 point favorite. CU just played Miami and @ UNC the last two weeks while Maryland had an extra week to prepare. Clemson's whole offense is their run game; shut that down and you'll have a good shot at beating them. Maryland's run d has been solid so far, giving up less than 3.75 / a carry. Maryland has had Clemson's number as of late, going 6-3 against them over the last 9 games. None of those 3 losses have been more than 2 TDs, which is saying something considering how bad Maryland has been over the last couple of years. For some reason Maryland always seems to get up to play Clemson, and I expect this one to be another close one. Would like to hear some feedback on this game.
  • ACCBlitz
    Restricted User
    • 07-30-10
    • 595

    #2
    Clemson at -13.5 if you can get it or no play
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    • WorkHorse
      SBR MVP
      • 08-22-10
      • 2185

      #3
      Dib, you are right that Maryland gives Clemson fits. The Tigers have only covered 2 of the last 10 games vs the Terps. Clemson has Georgia Tech next and might be looking ahead a little.

      Under has been the play in 8 of the last 9 between these two. Maryland seems to play it tight to the vest on the road going under 11 of 16 games.

      To me, Clemson should be better than what they have shown....something is just missing with that team.
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      • ACCBlitz
        Restricted User
        • 07-30-10
        • 595

        #4
        Lack of experience at WR and LB is their downfall to this point. Kyle Parker is extremely hesitant to throw a timing route, and with good reason. His guys are getting no separation on their routes so there would be INT after INT, not to mention there were at LEAST 5 dropped passes against Miami and a few against UNC). True Fresh DeAndre Hopkins is a starter now and has a TON of potential but fumbled late against Miami (crucial mistake) and had a drop against UNC. There are gonna be more mistakes by this corp in the next few games (blocking mistakes more than anything).

        In regards to the LB, Brandon Maye is good but is way to eager to make 'the play'. He hasn't learned to stick with his zone/man. And behind him is simply more inexperience. Miami exploited this problem very well. All-American safety McDaniel was constantly having to creep up to help out in the middle and they continually were burned by Harris/Hankerson.

        The offense should look a little better this week. Dabo promised Andre Ellington will be getting the bulk of the carries from here on out, and rightfully so. He's one of the best RB's in the ACC and is light years better than Jaime Harper. Their line is good enough to allow Ellington 100+ easily. If that works, and Parker settles in - Tigers win BIG.

        That's too big an 'IF' for me to throw down $$$ on this one though.
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        • WorkHorse
          SBR MVP
          • 08-22-10
          • 2185

          #5
          Good insite on the Tigers ACCBlitz.

          Thanks Bud.

          (question on Dabo.....has he grown into the job or do Clemson faithful still have reservations?)
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          • ACCBlitz
            Restricted User
            • 07-30-10
            • 595

            #6
            I'll say this - there's a lot of grumbling going on. I know he's only been in office for a little while, but there's far to much talent for there to be THIS many issues there. The smartest thing they could do is drop the money on a big time offensive coordinator and replace their WR coach.

            But it really doesn't matter at this point, Dabo is there to stay. He received an extension and they're still paying off Tommy Bowden's buyout.
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            • xYoungGodx
              SBR Rookie
              • 09-28-10
              • 30

              #7
              Clemson covers
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              • scoobs
                SBR Hustler
                • 09-04-10
                • 89

                #8
                Adding Clemson in a teaser.
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                • WorkHorse
                  SBR MVP
                  • 08-22-10
                  • 2185

                  #9
                  OK YoungGod....you seem committed to Clemson. Is that because this game is a "LOCK" or "RUBERBAND" play or "TRAP GAME" situation. (All the amateurs here at SBR use those terms)

                  Just wondering your committment to the Tigers.
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                  • onetrickpony
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 08-23-10
                    • 9434

                    #10
                    good info was going to take clemson -2 but now terps at +28 no way they lose by 4 scores
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                    • ACCBlitz
                      Restricted User
                      • 07-30-10
                      • 595

                      #11
                      One thing to keep in mind here though - CJ Spiller is in town getting his jersey number retired. He is iconic to the Tiger faithful. I was at the FSU game last year where he set the school record for total yards. 80,000+ people - half the stadium would chant 'CJ', the other half 'Spiller'. One of the craziest things I've ever witnessed. They LOVE him and you can count on him giving a Pre-Game pep talk. His ceremony alone will pack the house and it will be louder than a normal 12:00 game typically is.

                      Another interesting note: Like I mentioned before, Ellington will be getting a ton of touches. Spiller was he was mentor, so you know he wants to ball out to impress him. If that's not enough motivation, he needs 74 yards on his first 7 touches to set the Clemson record for fewest rushes needed to reach 1,000 yards.
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                      • jpowderly
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 06-30-06
                        • 872

                        #12
                        Take Clemson to cover
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                        • WorkHorse
                          SBR MVP
                          • 08-22-10
                          • 2185

                          #13
                          Mr. YoungGod....I own you an apology. I was trying to make a point on your time and that was wrong of me. I apologize sir.

                          I hate stupid people who use LOCK and TRAP and all the other BS terms that mean ZERO toward winning in this business. It hurts young, inexperienced guys and makes my blood boil.
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                          • dlw902
                            SBR Sharp
                            • 12-24-08
                            • 332

                            #14
                            Originally posted by WorkHorse
                            Mr. YoungGod....I own you an apology. I was trying to make a point on your time and that was wrong of me. I apologize sir.

                            I hate stupid people who use LOCK and TRAP and all the other BS terms that mean ZERO toward winning in this business. It hurts young, inexperienced guys and makes my blood boil.
                            I am going to recommend that no one falls into this "TRAP" by taking the Clemson Tigers. They have virtually no threat to throw the football. Maryland will load the box and force Clemson to beat them through the air. Obviously, CLEMSON cannot do that. 14 points is way too many IMO. Maryland has beaten Clemson straight up the last 2 or 3 years I believe... all as underdogs and typically double digit underdogs. In fact, Maryland only won 2 games last year and one of them was against CLEMSON. This team is clearly just not that good. Their defense tends to have mental lapses and gives up easy touchdowns. Clemson's best win is against North Texas, in which they pulled away in the 4th quarter. The two teams that Clemson has beat has a combined record of 1-11... Just my opinion but you are betting on a team who hasn't proven anything this year to be double digit favorites against a team that is 4-1 on the season and has Clemson's number.
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                            • caseyking2
                              SBR MVP
                              • 11-13-06
                              • 1261

                              #15
                              I'm local to the Clemson area and a huge fan. Just like what ACCblitz said Spiller will be in attendance at this game getting his jersey retired. This is pretty much do or die time for the Tigers. I see Clemson covering the spread in this one just like Georgia did last week against Tennessee. Spiller is GOD in Clemson and he will have that house packed with a pumped tiger ball club. Clemson -14.5
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                              • dlw902
                                SBR Sharp
                                • 12-24-08
                                • 332

                                #16
                                Originally posted by caseyking2
                                I'm local to the Clemson area and a huge fan. Just like what ACCblitz said Spiller will be in attendance at this game getting his jersey retired. This is pretty much do or die time for the Tigers. I see Clemson covering the spread in this one just like Georgia did last week against Tennessee. Spiller is GOD in Clemson and he will have that house packed with a pumped tiger ball club. Clemson -14.5

                                I am local to Clemson also and the sky is falling for all clemson fans... Just listen to WCCP for about 1 hour and you'll realize that. The reality of it is not a fluke that Clemson is 2-3. They have no wide recievers and have no linebackers. It's not a quick fix where Clemson will come abck and win 6 straight like they did last year... There is no CJ Spiller or Jacoby Ford to bail them out this year. What has Clemson done thus far to warrant a spread that is OVER 2 touchdowns? Georgia is a lot different than Clemson. They were missing most likely the #1 WR in teh draft this year. Obviously when he came back, Georgia was going to be a much better team and it showed on the field. Just because "Spiller" is back in town doesn't change the fact that Clemson is not very good this year... no matter what way you slice it, there is no quick fix to their deficiencies this year.
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                                • M.W.
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 09-07-08
                                  • 1668

                                  #17
                                  Clemson wins it 38-3.
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                                  • Intuitive_Edge
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 07-22-09
                                    • 1644

                                    #18
                                    Reminds of me Georgia/Tenn last week. Line makes zero sense
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                                    • JMUplayer
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 08-27-09
                                      • 2765

                                      #19
                                      +14.5 is such a big number.....
                                      Maryland is not good but apparently neither are the clawless tigers...
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                                      • LostBankroll
                                        Restricted User
                                        • 02-10-10
                                        • 4538

                                        #20
                                        Ill take MD here. Clemson shouldnt be favored by more than 14.
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                                        • 22dsnyd22
                                          SBR Sharp
                                          • 10-26-09
                                          • 386

                                          #21
                                          Dont bet this game. Maryland should cover but theres chance clemson could get hot. and tigers Defense is iite. Take N.C. State -7
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                                          • CLASSIC ROCK
                                            SBR Wise Guy
                                            • 07-23-09
                                            • 574

                                            #22
                                            Amazing how one player can make such a difference in a team. Clemson is a very good team lacking a wide out . Still think Clemson wins this one going away.
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                                            • dlw902
                                              SBR Sharp
                                              • 12-24-08
                                              • 332

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by CLASSIC ROCK
                                              Amazing how one player can make such a difference in a team. Clemson is a very good team lacking a wide out . Still think Clemson wins this one going away.
                                              The truth is, it's not just one player. They had Jacoby Ford who could stretch the field last year and CJ Spiller... The offense was literally between those two players basically every play (with a little Palmer mixed in). It's not like they were that good last year anyway... Ellington is a stud.. everyone else on their team most likely wouldn't sniff the field on any good teams. I think Maryland wins straight up.
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                                              • THE PROFIT
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 11-27-09
                                                • 17701

                                                #24
                                                Clemson by 30
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                                                • dlw902
                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                  • 12-24-08
                                                  • 332

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by THE PROFIT
                                                  Clemson by 30
                                                  Hey.. I'll take that right now... Clemson -30? Hell, will Clemson even be able to score 30 points?
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                                                  • woody78
                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                    • 09-18-08
                                                    • 502

                                                    #26
                                                    Nobody up here in the DC area believes in Maryland. Their schedule has been so soft, lay the number here and take the Tigers.
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                                                    • mightyminnow
                                                      SBR High Roller
                                                      • 07-09-10
                                                      • 186

                                                      #27
                                                      Terps are taylor made team for the Tigers to get on track against.
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                                                      • FilletMaster
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 09-21-10
                                                        • 1096

                                                        #28
                                                        Maryland covers all the way and add the under if you feel lucky... These are both usually the case year after year in this game.
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