Top 5 fears heading into the ND game:

Sep 29, 2015, 1:24 AM

Special teams - specifically punt team. I'm hoping the personnel changes and maybe a new kickoff guy can fix the kickoff coverage. I'm not sold on the punt protection and punt return teams yet. I'm honestly expecting to be disappointed by at least one big play against us in the game (blocked/shanked/muffed punt).

Depth at OL and LB - we may be pleasantly surprised if it comes to it, but no one wants to see another domino RT situation or end up needing someone who can spell Ben and B.J. for any extended period of time. I'm actually pretty confident in the OL starters and the depth to an extent, but the LBing depth is worrisome with a very good OL coming to town. Thankfully we have Brent V and a couple freak safeties too that can help out in the running game.

WR play - this shouldn't even be a concern but no Mike (at least for now) has been a work in progress, at best. I fully expect more involvement from Ray Ray and Cain this weekend along with a more involved game from Scott. I'm giving the OC's the benefit of the doubt here that they'll figure out a solid plan to pair with the running game.

"Earned" playing time - I won't name anyone in particular but I'm worried about some guys getting key snaps depending on the situation of the game. We saw it last year with a few guys and a few plays is all it takes to lose a game that should be a W.

Watson - but then again this is pretty much a given. He wasn't super sharp last game but I agree with Dabo that he was very close to having a great game. It's been mentioned but easily forgotten (at least by the media) that he just had ACL surgery too. I'm just concerned with ND's athletic line backing core taking some shots on Watson if and when he does scramble or runs on designed plays. I feel like a parent who wants to be the cool parent but is actually just a helicopter parent. In the end, I'm hoping for some ND players to be eating some words regarding Mr. Watson here real soon.

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QUIT being so overly critical of DW in the Louisville game. 253 total yards with a 70% completion percentage against a team playing deep and keeping everything underneath. 4.5 yards per carry on the ground. If he steps into one more throw towards the end of the game and he is at 73%. Made the right read and could have been a TD. Scott's fault as much as DW on the 2nd INT. Falling down and just letting the guy pick it off is as bad as throwing into double coverage. the 1st INT was just a great play by the LB and the safety shouldn't have been that close if he didn't make the play. WR ran the route to close to the SL. All in all, he had about 3 or 4 bad throws, missed assignments. He also was getting hit every other play. Relax, we are at home not on the road on a Thursday night against a division opponent.

We should have no fear here. This is an elimination game and if WE as Clemson allow this type of game to scare us then we don't deserve the spotlight. Are we going to be scared in the playoff game? The National Championship game? The ACC championship? I certainly hope not. That FSU game is gone and we can't let the memory of that loss hamper our ability to compete in big games. I don't think it has considering we have beaten Ohio State and Oklahoma and hung with UGA until the KO return TD and Morris went into the tank.

DW as already said that the USuCk game last year was bigger with the pressure of breaking the streak, playing injured , etc.

Finally, this is a game these kids dream of. The chance to play the most storied (overhyped) program in college football in your own house with the entire nation watching... sounds like FUN not FEAR.

Top 5 fears heading into the ND game:

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'though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death...

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My Top 5 fears:

#1. No dippin dots upstairs... n/t

Just barely missed the cut

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running out of Dippin' Dots before halftime***

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Jesus doesn't have a ticket***

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mine is that Boulware will rip someone's head off in the

#1: Spiders? Ama' rite?***

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"Never take counsel from your fears"

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