screeching halt. It's dangerously close to looking like a repeat of last year,

when the ol' Magic Helmet seemed baffled more often than not.

means about as much as, almost winning the lottery.

5 and those dreaded angry church elders.

loss to Boston College, calling it too conservative. But how about this

scenario, one in which the Tigers throw the ball downfield even less: Knowing

how devastating the Demon Deacon's offense has been against Clemson in each of

the last four years, Clemson will try to establish the run, eat up the clock and

keep the Wake offense off the field. Okay, quit shuddering. But do expect the

Tigers to try and recapture the running game Saturday. And they might even take

a shot or three downfield. Maybe.

this week for Wake Forest and will start for the Deacons, replacing an

struggling Ben Mauck. Randolph has been at the helm in each of the last three

meetings between these teams, including the 2003 debacle in Groves Stadium. He

and running back Chris Barclay have been a devastating one-two punch vs. the

Tigers, and Clemson's troubles with a highly mobile quarterback have been well

documented. Vic Koening's zone scheme may help a little in fighting the

misdirection offense, but this is a "show-me" call here. Until I see Wake's

offense struggle against Clemson...

- isn't among them. The Deacs are first overall in net punting average in the

conference, Clemson next to last. It could be enough to offset the other

advantages.

has this team headed in the right direction. But this week, they look across the

sideline and there's that pesky Jim Grobe...

would be nice, but in this game it would be a mistake to get greedy. The first

four games have been nail-biters. Why should this one be any different?

Upgrade Your Account

Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free) by upgrading your account today.