Dan Scott: Clemson vs Wake Forest Prediction |
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? THE PICK Clemson 24, Wake Forest 21
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