Your Clemson squad is very good when they want to be and if the same team that destroyed WF shows up Miami could have some serious problems. TheD-line is still banged up so I'm just hoping for a win.
I dunno man. I just think that in order to do BIG things, you need at leat one go to guy. Whether he be a reciever or a TE. One guy on 3rd andlong where you can say, "We need you to make this play. Go get it". That one player that makes DC's nervous. They they have to scheme around. Whois the last NC caliber team to not have that type of guy on their roster?
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Originally Posted by LifeLessons
i swear you're the biggest UM hater.......
@ starting 0-4 ......
All four of those teams are better than you guy. SO unless you pull an upset, 0-4 is reality.
Byrd def. has the potential. Aldarius Johnson was Jacory's favorite target last year. He has mad potential too, but he needs to work on hisroute running abilities
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Originally Posted by airmaxpenny1
Originally Posted by LifeLessons
i swear you're the biggest UM hater.......@ starting 0-4 ......
All four of those teams are better than you guy. SO unless you pull an upset, 0-4 is reality.
hmmmmmmmmm
Atlantic Coast Conference Announces ACC Football Players of the Week
Boston College's Harris also earns Walter Camp National Player of the Week.
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Boston College sophomore running back Montel Harris set a school single-game record with 264 rushing yards in a win over NC State.
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Oct. 19, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Boston College sophomore running back Montel Harris set a school single-game record with 264 rushing yards in a win over NC State and headlines this week's list of Atlantic Coast Conference players of the week, announced Monday. Harris also picked up Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors.
Harris is joined offensively by Virginia Tech red-shirt freshman running back Ryan Williams, who is claiming his fifth Rookie of the Week accolade this season. Williams has taken Rookie of the Week honors in back-to-back weeks two times this season. Georgia Tech junior center Sean Bedford joins the list with his second Offensive Lineman of the Week accolade, and Miami junior kicker/punter Matt Bosher is honored as the Specialist of the Week.
Defensively, Virginia senior end Nate Collins and Clemson junior safety DeAndre McDaniel both earned nods for performances in winning efforts.
OFFENSIVE BACK - Montel Harris, Boston College, RB, So., 5-10, 200, Jacksonville, Fla. (Trinity Christian)
Boston College sophomore running back Montel Harris carried the ball 27 times for 264 yards--a Boston College single-game record and the ninth-highest mark in ACC history--and scored five rushing touchdowns for another Eagle single-game record in Boston College's 52-20 win over NC State. Additionally, Harris' 264 yards is the most of any player in the nation this season, while his five touchdowns and 30 points also tied national season highs. Harris helped the Eagle offense get on the board early with a two-yard touchdown run that followed a 70-yard scamper to give Boston College a 7-0 lead. In the third quarter, he took credit for every yard of a three-play, 53-yard touchdown drive that included runs of 46, six, and one yards, and scored on another 29-yard run later in the period.
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN - Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech, C, Jr., 6-1, 267, Gainesville, Fla. (Buchholz)
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Georgia Tech junior center Sean Bedford was honored for the second time this season after a standout performance on an offensive line that helped the Yellow Jackets produce 309 rushing yards in a 28-23 upset win over then fourth-ranked Virginia Tech. After Georgia Tech was limited to 37 rushing yards in the first half, Bedford helped anchor a line that made room for 207 second-half rushing yards, including 157 in the third stanza alone. This season Georgia Tech owns three of the top five team single-game rushing performances in the ACC.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN - Nate Collins, Virginia, DE, Sr., 6-2, 290, Port Chester, N.Y. (King & Low-Heywood Thomas)
Virginia senior defensive end Nate Collins provided the big play to propel the Cavaliers to their third win with a 20-9 victory over Maryland. Trailing 9-6 with just under two minutes to play in the third quarter, Collins grabbed a Maryland pass tipped by teammate Darren Childs and raced 32 yards for the go-ahead touchdown to give Virginia a 13-9 lead. Later in the fourth quarter on a third down-and-10 from the Maryland nine-yard line, Collins sacked Terrapin quarterback Chris Turner for a loss of seven yards to set up the Cavaliers' final score. Collins finished the game with a team-high nine tackles, including two for losses, and a sack.
DEFENSIVE BACK - DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson, S, Jr., 6-1, 210, Tallahassee, Fla. (Amos P. Godby)
Clemson junior safety DeAndre McDaniel recorded five tackles and returned his ACC-leading fifth interception of the season 26 yards in the Tigers' 38-3 win over visiting Wake Forest. McDaniel patrolled the defensive secondary that held the Demon Deacons to 82 passing yards and Wake Forest quarterback Riley Skinner, the league's top-rated passer entering the game, to a 57.6 pass efficiency rating. This season McDaniel leads the ACC with five interceptions and is fourth with 50 tackles.
SPECIALIST - Matt Bosher, Miami, K/P, Jr., 6-5, 205, Jupiter, Fla. (Jupiter)
Miami junior kicker/punter Matt Bosher converted all three of his point-after-touchdown attempts and connected on two field goals in the Hurricanes' 27-7 win against UCF. Bosher had a season-long 46-yard field goal in the third quarter that extended Miami's lead to 20-7. He also extended his streak to 62 straight PATs. Additionally, he punted four times and averaged 33.2 yards per punt, while three of his kicks were downed inside UCF's 20-yard line.
ROOKIE - Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech, RB, Fr. 5-9, 205, Manassas, Va. (Stonewall Jackson)
Virginia Tech freshman running back Ryan Williams rushed for 100 yards for the fifth time this season--a Hokie freshman record--in a 28-23 loss to 19th-ranked Georgia Tech. Despite limited practice time during the week due to illness, Williams amassed an even 100 yards on 14 carries (7.1 yards per carry) and scored on a season-high 66-yard run in the third quarter to bring the Hokies to within four points of Georgia Tech at 14-10. Williams later caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tyrod Taylor that again put the Hokies within striking distance of the Jackets. In the process, Williams also scored his 10th and 11th touchdowns of the season, also tying a Virginia Tech record for first-year players.
Bill Hass on the ACC: Clemson's Da'Quan Bowers Provides Many Reasons to Smile
Whether it's on the field or performing on the guitar, he likes pleasing an audience.
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Clemson's Da'Quan Bowers
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Oct. 23, 2009
By Bill Hass
theACC.com
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) - Da'Quan Bowers likes to make people smile.
When he plays a home football game at Clemson, he loves the roar of the sellout crowd when he makes a big play, often a sack of the opposing quarterback.
When he plays his guitar as a member of a gospel band, he enjoys the reaction from the audience.
"I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I get the opportunity to play in front of a crowd and make them happy," Bowers explained.
Football and music are the two biggest passions in the life of the 19-year-old sophomore. Football takes precedence, naturally, during the season. But if the Tigers play a home game on Saturday and he can join The Legendary Singing Stars for a Sunday gig in a church or auditorium, he does it.
"I've been traveling with them the last few years," he said. "Every chance I get I'm off with those guys."
Bowers has attracted a following in both music and football, but it's the latter that is gaining the most attention at the moment. The defensive end is making a significant impact for the Tigers, who are back in the thick of the race in the ACC's Atlantic Division. Through six games, Bowers has been credited with 34 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks and seven quarterback pressures.
Bowers was rated one of the top prospects in the country (No. 1 by ESPN.com) out of Bamberg-Ehrhart High School in South Carolina. He was able to free-lance a lot as a prep player, but at Clemson he had to fit into a defensive system. He had a lot to learn as a freshman.
"He's really matured as a player," said head coach Dabo Swinney. "As a freshman last year he showed some flashes and really started in our bowl game turning the corner as far as becoming a little bit more of a disciplined player within the system."
Bowers said his adjustment to college football was more mental than physical as he learned the intricacies of holding his position to contain outside plays, stopping the run and rushing the passer.
"I had matured physically before I got here but my mind wasn't exactly where it needed to be," he said. "So it took me a little longer to get mentally focused. Once I got that I had a pretty good end to my freshman year and I've tried to bring that over to this year.
"I had to learn that I don't have to make every play. Last year I was trying to make every play, trying to get my stats. But this year I'm just trying to do my job and depending on my teammates to get the job done if I can't make a play. And it's working to my advantage."
Two people who helped Bowers make the adjustment were defensive ends coach Chris Rumph and linebacker Ricky Sapp, who is Bowers' first cousin.
"Coach Rumph has taught me a great deal," Bowers said. "When I came here I didn't really know much about the game and he shared everything he knew.
"Ricky has been a mentor, he's been there every step of the way, in my ear giving me a great deal of (advice) about doing what I needed to do."
There's a good competition between Bowers and Sapp, who are tied for the team lead in tackles for loss and sacks. They're the leaders of a defense that shook off a slow start and snuffed a potent Wake Forest offense in a 38-3 shellacking last week.
That win, coming off a bye week, pushed the Tigers to 2-2 in the ACC and 3-3 overall.
"I think we basically had to get back on track, make a statement that we were better than what we were playing and get back in the run for the ACC championship," Bowers said. "I wanted to give a great effort and help my team out any way I could. I was able to make a few good plays to get the momentum swinging our way."
He posted three tackles for loss against Wake, leaving an impression on Deacon coach Jim Grobe.
"What a great player," Grobe said. "He's big and physical and has good foot speed, he's very aggressive, very athletic. We didn't handle him very well. Of course, we didn't handle a lot of their players very well, but he was certainly a force.
"I think what helps him is the rest of the defense is really talented. So it's not like you can put a couple guys on him and help with the fullback or help with the guard or the tackle. There's just really no easy way because they've got so much talent defensively that you can't isolate one guy."
Miami coach Randy Shannon, whose Hurricanes host the Tigers Saturday, said his offense could not afford to set its game plan to stop Bowers.
"It's not just him, their whole defense is athletic," Shannon said. "You can't just hone in to one guy. They do a great job up front rushing the passer, they do a great job of stopping the run. You can't concentrate on him because it will let other guys get loose on you."
At 6-4, 280 pounds, Bowers possesses the combination of skills and plays with the kind of effort that coaches dream about.
"His size and speed and power," Swinney said in listing Bowers' attributes. "That's what this game is all about. There're very few guys that God made like Da'Quan Bowers. He can change direction like a wideout, he's fast, very strong, and those are some rare qualities. And then you throw in the fact that he's smart on top of it, it makes him a complete package."
When it comes to music, Bowers is developing into a complete package, too. His father, Dennis Bowers, became a member of the Legendary Singing Stars more than 30 years ago. The group, founded in the 1950s by Tommy Ellison, traveled extensively around the country and some overseas. Dennis Bowers played lead guitar.
After Ellison died in January, Dennis Bowers took over as the lead singer. Da'Quan Bowers, who began playing when he was 4 years old, had progressed enough that he sounded a lot like his father, so it was only natural that he take over on lead guitar. He sings backup vocals as well.
Asked for a self-evaluation of himself on the guitar, Da'Quan Bowers said "I'm OK, I'm pretty decent." He said he tries to keep a low profile about his football background when he plays, but with his size he stands out from the other group members. Some people in the audience know who he is and his father introduces him during a set.
(If you want to check him out, there are several videos of the Legendary Singing Stars on YouTube. Two that feature Bowers are "Anyhow" and "Holy Ghost.")
Bowers can see himself continuing to perform with the group in the years ahead. Of course, he also would like to get into coaching and there's the probability of a pro football career. He said he'll sort it all out when the time comes.
For now, the foremost thing on his mind is beating 8th-ranked Miami. It's no time to rest on past laurels.
"We have to focus on Miami and go down there and play a full game like we did against Wake Forest," Bowers said. "I think we've elevated our game a great deal but we've still got a lot of work to do. We've got to get better each and every week, and we can't afford to have a bad week of practice or it will show on Saturday."
Bowers said the Hurricanes have three good running backs and the Tigers' first task is to take the running game away and force them to the air. Jacory Harris has been an outstanding passer for Miami so far, but Bowers is eager to put some pressure on him.
"I'm going to introduce myself to him real quick," Bowers said.
And that would, indeed, be sweet music for Clemson.
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SMH @ that suit though
Country @+@ negro.
Tough loss for UM.
Nice comeback by the Noles.
Duke looking good on O.
GT stomped a mud hole in UVA
Atlantic Coast Conference Announces ACC Football Players of the Week
Three Tigers, two Seminoles honored.
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Clemson's C.J. Spiller was Specialist of the Week.
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Oct. 26, 2009
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Florida State's Christian Ponder (Colleyville, Tex), who threw for a career-high 395 yards in last Thursday's win over North Carolina and Clemson's C.J. Spiller (Lake Butler, Fla.), the ACC's career leader in all-purpose yardage and kick returns for touchdowns, headline this week's list of Atlantic Coast Conference players of the week.
Ponder and Spiller are joined on the honors list by Florida State offensive tackle Andrew Datko (Weston, Fla.) (offensive lineman), Duke linebacker Vincent Rey (Far Rockaway, N.Y.), Virginia nose tackle Nate Collins (Port Chester, N.Y.) (co-defensive linemen), Clemson safety DeAndre McDaniel (Tallahassee, Fla.) (defensive back) and quarterback Kyle Parker (Jacksonville, Fla.) (rookie).
OFFENSIVE BACK - Christian Ponder, Florida State, QB, Jr., 6-2, 219, Colleyville, Tex.
Ponder completed 33 of 40 passes for a career-high 395 yards and three second-half touchdowns as the Seminoles erased an 18-point second half deficit en route to a 30-27 victory at North Carolina last Thursday night. The Colleyville, Tex., junior completed an ACC record-tying 98-yard touchdown pass to Rod Owens late in the third quarter and his game-winning toss, an 18-yard scoring strike to tight end Beau Reliford with 6:20 remaining, came during a game-ending stretch of 16 consecutive completions. Ponder, ranked 4th nationally this week in total offense, has now attempted 237 passes without an interception and, over his last three games, has completed 88-of-118 passes (74.6) for 1,094 yards and eight touchdowns.
OFFENSIVE LINE - Andrew Datko, Florida State, OT, So., 6-6, 291, Weston, Fla.
A second-year starter, Datko was honored for the first time this season for his play in last Thursday's 30-27 win at North Carolina. In the win, which snapped a three-game Seminole losing streak, the Weston, Fla., native earned an overall grade of 83 percent. Datko had one knockdown block, did not allow a pressure or sack and had just one missed assignment in 69 plays as the Seminoles rolled up 438 total yards against the nation's third-ranked defense.
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Vincent Rey, Duke, MLB, Sr., 6-0, 245, Far Rockaway, N.Y.
Rey had eight tackles and came up with a fourth quarter interception as Duke defeated visiting Maryland Saturday 17-13 for its third win in four games. The Far Rockaway, N.Y., senior keyed a Blue Devil defense that limited the Terrapins to 249 total yards - 87.6 yards under the Terps' season average.
Nate Collins, Virginia, NT, Sr., 6-2, 280, Port Chester, N.Y.
In Saturday's game against Georgia Tech, Collins, normally a defensive end, started at nose tackle and recorded a career-high 16 tackles in a 34-9 loss to the 11th-ranked Yellow Jackets. The Port Chester, N.Y., senior had 10 solo stops and recorded two tackles for loss.
DEFENSIVE BACK - DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson, S, Jr., 6-1, 210, Tallahassee, Fla.
In earning ACC Defensive Back honors for the second week in a row, McDaniel had seven tackles and came up with two interceptions, including one returned 23 yards for a touchdown, in the Tigers' 40-37 overtime win at eighth-ranked Miami Saturday. With three interceptions in his last two games, the Tallahassee, Fla., junior is now tied with UCLA's Rahim Moore for the nation's lead with seven interceptions in seven games (1.00 per game).
ROOKIE - Kyle Parker, Clemson, QB, Fr., 6-0, 210, Jacksonville, Fla.
In becoming the first Clemson freshman quarterback to defeat a top 10 team, Parker completed 25-of-37 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 40-37 overtime win over No. 8 Miami. The 326 yards were the most ever by a Tiger freshman quarterback. The Jacksonville, Fla., product teamed with Jacoby Ford on a 26-yard game-winning touchdown pass in the first overtime as Clemson improved to 4-3 overall and 3-2 in league play with its second straight conference victory.
SPECIALIST - C.J. Spiller, Clemson, RB, Sr., 5-11, 195, Lake Butler, Fla.
In earning ACC Specialist honors for the second time this season for his performance in Saturday's overtime win at eighth-ranked Miami, Spiller set a Clemson single game record for all-purpose yardage with 310 yards as he returned three kickoffs for 125 yards against the Hurricanes, including a 90-yard return for a touchdown in the second quarter that gave the Tigers a 14-10 lead at the intermission. Spiller also topped the 100-yard mark in pass receiving, carrying six receptions for 104 yards and he also rushed for 81 yards on 14 carries. In addition to being the ACC's all-time all-purpose yardage leader with 6,363 yards, Spiller now holds the ACC career records for career kickoff returns for touchdowns (6) and total kick returns for a touchdown (7).
Ehh, kinda. He played some but didn't seem to have the same impact. 3 weeks off can do that I guess. Our other ends have looked pretty goodthough.
