Call us impartial, call us gutless... But we've never really taken sides in the Clemson-SC (or SC-Clemson) game. Yeah, we have developed a slight edge of reverence for one of them, but we don't hate the other like most followers o the game do. OK, that probably makes us gutless - or not a REAL fan. Blow me...
This game is going to be a bit of an odd one, in that South Carolina really has nothing to win or lose in this game, aside from the rivalry bragging rights. Barring a loss to the Troy Trojans today (please tell me their mascot is named Trojan Man!), the Gamecocks will be 8-3 and looking to the upcoming rematch against Auburn. Will Spurrier play all his starters since there is no bye week to rest for the SEC Championship and a BCS Game?
It really is an odd year on a lot of levels. The games are usually pretty evenly matched, and by now, not much is on the line. Such is the rivalry between two good, but not great teams... Carolina is clearly the better team, but the potential for a rare Gamecock blowout, not seen much in the Reino Era (1996-present) is there. Spurrier is a gambler, so we think he'll worry about next week next week...
No, we don't see a total asswhipping in Death Valley, but the Cocks have the better team this year. They're catching Clemson on a rare off year, so talent will overcome home field and nothing to play for... South Carolina 34-17.
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AS I write this I am listening to USC roll over Troy. While Clemson isn't Troy, if the Gamecock team that whipped Florida and Troy shows up, the ktties of the upstate could be in for a long afternoon. But something tells me that Coach Swinney is going to have the kitties playing like mountain lions. Either way it will be a great game but in the end USC 31 Clemson 28 (sorry Moye)...teg
No need to apoligize to me TEG. I know my Tigers are going to win.
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