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Nov 27h 2008 - Written by:Derek Chinners

Its Rivalry Week

Ah, that wonderful time of year when all the family gets together to give Thanks to all that has been, all that is, and all that will be. I have to say that even though the year has not progressed as expected, I’m very pleased to be playing South Carolina this weekend.

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Nov 13h 2008 - Written by:John Webb

Spiller is NFL Fabulous, and I Don't Care

C.J. Spiller is potentially making the jump to football murkiness and financial delight, says a Clemson Tiger Nation contributor. Our contributor argues why we may have already seen the best years of Spiller’s, or any other college football player’s, career.

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Nov 13h 2008 - Written by:John Webb

Coaching Search

A professional recruiter, and diehard Clemson fan, analyzes the Tigers' search for a new head coach to take us to that exalted place: bowl eligibility and beyond.

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Nov 7h 2008 - Written by:John Webb

James Davis, We hardly knew Ye

I have never been to more than four Clemson games in a row. This year I went to the first seven games through a confluence of curious circumstances. Clemson performed abysmally in those games, also through a confluence of curious circumstances. Note to self: never go to seven games in a row again when my team is performing abysmally.

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Nov 7th 2008 - Written by:Dereck Chinners

Rush in the new era

First, I’d like to review last week’s performance, then a few notes on where we are now with this team, and then a small glimpse of what you will see this weekend…

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Oct 24th 2008 - Written by:David Grooms

CFB '08 A midseason reflection

Let me start with a hat tip to the Elephant in the room…Clemson Tiger Football. We were preseason ranked #9 and just about every pundit’s pick to be the hands-down favorite to win the ACC.

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Oct 16th 2008 - Written by: Derek Chinners

Shock and Awe Anyone?

Am I shocked at the last few weeks events… Sure. But I have a feeling I’m going to be Awed this weekend when the Tigers hit the Yellow Jackets in the mouth!

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Oct 9th 2008 - Written by: Scott Swinney

Week 6 Predictions

Time to get back on track with some big ACC and national games of interest.

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Sept 26th 2008 - Written by: John Webb

USC, Clemson and the Old Stone Church

John Webb has been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles lately, and uses Southern Cal's recent triumph (Ohio State) and tragedy (Oregon State) to shed light on Clemson's season.

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Sept 18th 2008 - Written by: Scott Swinney

Week 4 Predictions

After a .500 mark through 3 weeks, we are due.

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Sept 11th 2008 - Written by: Scott Swinney

Week 3 Predictions

Here are the week 3 predictions.

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Sept 4th 2008 - Written by: John Webb

Inexplicable

Sometimes there is only one word (fit to print) that can describe your situation.

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Sept 4th 2008 - Written by: Scott Swinney

Week 2 Predictions

Here is week 2 predictions... Go 'Doors!

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Aug 27th 2008 - Written by: Scott Swinney

Week 1 Predictions

Well, it's that time of year again. The time where the pigskin is flying, meat is grilling , booze is flowing and everyone thinks they are a college football handicapper. This year I'll take my turn at reviewing and picking ACC and National games of interest. Hope you enjoy and perhaps we can all make a little spending cash this year off my picks.

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PAST EDITORIALS:
8 irrefutable thoughts (Aug 25th, 2008)
Thanks, Tommy (Aug 27th, 2008)
Clemson Undefeated, Again!(Clemson Football, Aug 25th '08)
Meet the Heels (Aug 20th, 2008)
Matrix of School Hate (Aug 17th, 2008)
Getting Respect (Clemson Football, Aug 8th, 2008)
2008 Atlantic Division Preview (July 30th, 2008)
Dear Gussie (SEP, July 30th, 2008)
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Episode #22 - Dec 30th, 2008

TigerNationCast previews the Gator Bowl matchup with Nebraska. We weigh in with our predictions. We also enjoy another Chicken Kickin tonight as the Tiger Hoops team beat the Cocks for the 5th year in a row. (Link below to audio, no downloading not required)

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Episode #21 - Dec 9th, 2008

TigerNationCast recaps the big win over the Gamechickens, just another chicken kicken. We also are excited with the hire of Dabo and the prospects of playing Nebraska in the Gator Bowl. The hoops team is 9-0.

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Episode #20 - Nov 26th, 2008

TigerNationCast recaps the big win over UVA in Charlottesville. This week is rivalry week and we are looking to finish off the season with a win over South Carolina, but the coaching search still dominates.

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Episode #19 - Nov 19th, 2008

TigerNationCast recaps the big win over Duke, but we should never lose to Duke in football. The Virginia game looms big and the coaching search for the Tigers still dominates the news.

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Episode #18 - Nov 12th, 2008

TigerNationCast recaps the tough loss to the Noles. We break down Duke football and the coaching search for the Tigers.

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Episode #17 - Nov 6th, 2008

Recap of the BC game. We look ahead to the FSU game and what needs to be corrected for the Tigers to have any chance in Tally.

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Episode #16 - Oct 30th, 2008

We preview the Clemson at BC game on this show. Big game for the team, staff and TigerNation.

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Episode #15 - Oct 24th, 2008

We host the show with a interview with the HC Dabo Swinney. He is a return guest on the show but first as the HC of Clemson.

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Episode #14 - Oct 20th, 2008

TigerNationCast gives it's thoughts on the Georgia Tech game from this past weekend. We also welcome Coach Josh Postorino from the Tiger Basketball program.

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Episode #13 - Oct 14th, 2008

We have a GT insider on the show to break down the pesky bees from the flats. We can't help to be excited for the big announcement that named Dabo Swinney as HC.

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Episode #12 - Oct 11th, 2008

Bowden era is on the brink again this year. TigerNationCast discusses the future of Clemson Football w/ Cris Ard of TigerIllustrated.com.

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Episode #11 - Oct 11th, 2008

We are talking up Clemson's chances at rebounding this week.

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Episode #10 - Sept 30th, 2008

Ugly scene in Clemson this past Sat, we discuss the Maryland loss.

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Episode #9 - Sept 23rd, 2008

Dave Glenn of the ACC Journal (accsports.com) joins us to discuss the ACC, CU/Maryland.

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Episode #8 - Sept 16th, 2008

We rap up the coverage of the NC State and look ahead to SC State.

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Episode #7 - Sept 10th, 2008

Cris Ard is on the show talking about the football team and recruiting.

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Episode #6 - Sept 4th, 2008

Alabama game tough pill to swallow.

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Episode #5 - Aug 27th, 2008

Coach Dabo Swinney talks football.

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Episode #4 - Aug 19th, 2008

Preseason Special w/ Jon Solomon.

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Episode #3 - Aug 12th, 2008

Practice, Koenning, and CTB

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Episode #2 - Aug 4th, 2008

Alabama, Schedules, SEP

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Episode #1 -July 24th, 2008

High Expectations

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2008 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Date Opponent Time/Score
8/30 Alabama(GaDome)
Loss 10-34
9/06 Citadel
Win 45-17
9/13 NC State
Win 27-9
9/20 SC State
Win 54-0
9/27 Maryland
Loss 17-20
10/09 @ Wake Forest
Loss 12-7
10/18 Georgia Tech
Loss 21-17
11/01 @Boston College
Win 27-21
11/08 @Florida State
Loss 41-27
11/15 Duke Noon LF
11/22 @Virgina Noon LF
11/29 South Carolina TBA
RANK IN ACC STATS

Thru 11-29-08

TD Passes
(1)Wilson (NCS) 16
(2)Lewis (Duke) 15
(4)Turner (MD) 11
(3)Ponder (FSU) 12
(4)Harper (CU) 11

Rushing per game
(2) Scott (MD) 87.2
(1) Dwyer (GT) 110.7
(11) Davis (CU) 59.8

Scoring (TDs)
Smith (FSU) 15
(2) Dwyer (GT) 13
Davis/Spiller (CU) 11

Receptions / Game
(1)Boldin (Wake) 6.4
(2) Riley (Duke) 5.1
(5) Ogletree (UVA) 4.8
(4) Nicks (UNC) 5.0
(2) Kelly (CU) 5.1

Sacks
(2)Sintim (UVA) 11.0
(3) Martin (VT) 7.5
(1) Brown (FSU) 12.5
(4) Morgan (GT) 7.0

Interceptions
Burnett (GT) 7
Goddard (UNC) 7
Hamlin (CU) 6
V. Harris (VT) 6
A. Smith (Wake) 6

Total Defense
(yds per game)

Virginia Tech 2745
(4) Clemson 294.8

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