TigerNet Talk #62: One Play Can Last A Lifetime |
As families across the state of South Carolina begin to gather for Thanksgiving,
there will certainly be talk of this weekend’s rivalry game in Clemson. The Clemson - Carolina game is not only one of the longest uninterrupted rivalries in college football; it is one of the most bitter and spirited. This game often pits brother against brother, wife against husband, and in some cases you can even find, parents verses children. In the landscape of college football, rarely does a rivalry have the combination of longevity and closeness in proximity to your adversary as we have in our state. As a player, you know that if you make a big play in this game, your legacy could be solidified. One mistake and you are remembered favorable by your nemesis. The names Gore, Butler, Gardner, Whitehurst and Underwood will be forever revered in Clemson and loathed at Williams-Brice. Those names sting Gamecock fans the way the names Edwards, Hold, and Taneyhill conjure memories of disappointment for the Tiger faithful. In many ways, Clemson’s domination of this series is impressive. When you evaluate the history of the rivalry, it’s hard to believe what Clemson has accomplished. Consider that for the first 57 years, Clemson played in Columbia, and still held a twelve game lead in the series. Over the next 48 games, Clemson has gone 31-16-1 stretching their advantage to a nearly insurmountable twenty-seven games. In fact, you have to be well over 40 years old to remember the last time South Carolina won back to back games in the series. That history seems to creep into the minds of Gamecock fans and players as kickoff gets closer. This is a rivalry that very few teams can match. In my opinion, the Clemson – Carolina game is frequently passed over nationally as a top rivalry, because rarely do both teams come in highly ranked by season’s end. This year’s noon start on ESPN2 doesn’t exactly grab anyone outside of the regions attention. It will be interesting to see how motivated these teams are on Saturday considering the kickoff time. There is a lot riding on this game for both teams, but sometimes knowing you are not on in primetime can diminish an individual’s passion. I wouldn't expect that to happen in this one, because with one big play, you WILL be remembered forever in our state. El Swann® http://www.clemsonpodcasts.com Visit TnT's blog page to download or subscribe to the show for free using iTunes or your favorite podcast software. Please leave your feedback by posting comments for each show on the blog page. Enjoy the show! TnT Blog http://www.tigernet.com/blogs/tnt
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