The Cavaliers Are Coming

By MikeBullock  |   Wednesday, November 18, 2009  |  Comments( 0 )

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The Virginia Cavaliers are coming to Memorial Stadium this weekend and the coveted ACC Championship Bowl berth is coming with them. Nothing is certain in football until the game is played, but it’s a safe bet that the Tigers will maul the Cav’s and take their spot in the first ACC Championship game they’ve seen since 1991.

With electric running back C.J. Spiller lighting up opposing defenses, Clemson has averaged 42 points per game over the last five outings and show no signs of letting up now. While many teams are merely motivated to win a single game, there’s far more on the line for Clemson this weekend.

Spiller sits in the ranks of the Heisman hopefuls, where his intangibles may cost him the trophy but translate to a high pick in the next spring’s NFL draft. His rushing yards aren’t the equal of other Heisman worthy tailbacks, but Spiller sits just 103 yards shy of the all time all-purpose NCAA yardage record of 2,054. Unfortunately for Spiller, many who vote for the Heisman won’t take that into account, judging him merely on his ground gains from the tailback spot. However, an incredible performance this weekend, coupled with another in the Orange Bowl might be enough to push him into the top spot.

Speaking of the Bowl, Clemson hasn’t captured an ACC crown since 1991 and Coach Dabo Swinney can smell the trophy from here.

While Spiller will be fun to watch this weekend, the real shellacking should come at the hands of the Tiger defense, which is ranked 20th in the nation. When facing the 118th ranked Virginia offense, team interception leader DeAndre McDaniels and ten of his closest friends should have a field day on the Cavaliers.

Anyone looking for a highlight reel of just what the Clemson Tigers can do should tune in Saturday. This will certainly be one to watch, unless blowouts aren’t your thing.
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