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Clemson team after a dominating win 49-14 over Syracuse in 2013.
Clemson team after a dominating win 49-14 over Syracuse in 2013.

Fox Sports thinks Clemson ranked too low


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FoxSports.com has released its 10 teams ranked too high or too low in the first coaches poll of 2014.

Clemson was one of five schools that was ranked too low (#16) in their opinion. Georgia was also one of the other undervalued teams (#12) mentioned in the list.

The Tigers have finished 11th and eighth the past two seasons. Voters presumably dropped them a few rungs due to the departure of offensive stars Tajh Boyd Tajh Boyd
Quarterback (2009 - 2013)
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA

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and Sammy Watkins Sammy Watkins
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL

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. But look at the other side of the ball. Clemson brings back nearly the entire front seven from a defense that improved from 69th to 23rd nationally last season, most notably All-American defensive end Vic Beasley Vic Beasley
RS Sr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA

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. And coordinator Chad Morris’ offense will be fine.

Of course, three of the Tigers’ opponents -- Florida State, South Carolina and Georgia -- rank in the Top 12. But they played them all last year and still finished in the Top 10.

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