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JOE HENDRICKS up the game day experience in and 'Here, do you want some chicken? Do CHASE HEATH Bowden was hired as the new head NEWS EDITOR around Death Valley, all of which are, you want something else?' It's just a STAFF WRITER coach of the Tigers in 1998 and of course, known to Clemson fans. fun atmosphere." renewed the hope of the Clemson For the second year running, Some of the traditions recognized The idea of Clemson possessing When the cannon sounds and faithful. The first meeting between a Southern Living magazine has included touching Howard's Rock, a "family atmosphere" is shared by the crowd erupts in Death Valley on father and son head coach in college named Clemson as "The Souths running down the hill and singing many, and indeed, many families do Saturday night, when the players rub football took place in 1999; it was Best Tailgate." The winner was "Tiger Rag." come together to enjoy the games. Howard's Rock and run down the dubbed "The Bowden Bowl." Bobby determined by online voting, with The Clemson faithful is always By providing a family-friendly place hill as they traditionally do, it will Bowden led his top-ranked Seminoles Clemson followed by Oklahoma excited to spend a Saturday enjoying to enjoy a Saturday, a tradition mark the continuation of another to a 17-14 victory in the game at State University at second and LSU the game with his or her friends and that many generations will most tradition, the matchup between the Memorial Stadium, causing Clemson at third. loved ones, but this year has been likely continue. now No. 3 Clemson Tigers (6-0, fans to lose hope once again. Bobby According to Southern Living, even more exciting, with the team Shawn Jordan, a sophomore 4-0 ACC) and No. 5 Florida State defeated his son's team three more over 424,000 votes were cast in the occupying a top five spot in the AP business major, agreed that the Seminoles (5-0, 3-0 ACC). The times before Tommy finally returned competition, and many schools' fan rankings for most of the season. Many "family atmosphere" was a big part dream of winning both the ACC and the favor in 2003 by a score of 26- bases led spirited campaigns for their fans are very optimistic about how the of why he liked tailgating at Clemson BCS National Championships is still 10. Bobby won again in 2004, but teams, prompting their friends and season will turn out for the Tigers, games, along with "hanging out with alive for both teams, but only one Tommy and his unranked Tigers won families to vote early and often. and that enthusiasm has carried over friends and watching the game." will come out of this game with their three times in a row over rhe ranked In deciding who would be to the many tailgating spots spread An interesting element of title hopes still intact. The stakes Seminoles from 2005-2007. Tommy represented in the 15 finalists, which around the sprawling campus. Clemson tailgating is re-entry — are high, as is usually the case in finished with a 4-5 record against were chosen by the magazine's staff Students, alumni and fans come where ticket holders can leave the this rivalry. his father. rather than by fan vote, Southern to Clemson to take part in the game, receive a hand stamp and then The first game between The Bowden era ended in 2008 Living was looking for "the most tailgating experience, which makes return to the game later. This allows Clemson and Florida State took when Tommy Bowden was replaced spirited, traditionalists, powerhouses for a diverse group of people in the tailgating to continue during the place in Tallahassee, Fla., in 1970. by wide receivers and interim head and style setters." town for the game. Beau Bennett, a game, especially during halftime. The Seminoles won the inaugural coach Dabo Swinney. Bobby Bowden The ACC was also represented freshman engineering major who is With its second straight win of matchup, 38-13. However, the then retired as the head coach of in the competition by FSU and part of the Tiger Band, agreed that "The Souths Best Tailgate" contest, rivalry really began in 1988 at Florida State at the end of the Virginia Tech, while the SEC had Clemson was deserving of its status Clemson has established itself as Memorial Stadium on a messy day 2009 season and was succeeded by seven schools, along with three as best tailgating environment. "Well, perhaps the most prestigious spot to in Clemson. Danny Ford and his offensive coordinator and head coach schools from the Big 12 and one it's just the atmosphere. It's like a tailgate. Whether a third victory is in third-ranked Clemson Tigers were in waiting Jimbo Fisher. Fisher is each from Conference USA and the big family. Everybody's cool with order remains to be seen, but one can tied with Bobby Bowden and the 2-1 as a head coach against Swinney, Southern Conference. everybody being around. People imagine the thousands: of Clemson 10th ranked Florida State Seminoles, while Dabo is currently 2-2 as the Clemson was recognized for the invite the band members over to fans who tailgate faithfully will 21-21 with less than two minutes head coach versus the Seminoles. many different traditions that make tailgates all the time. Just, you know, continue their tradition. remaining. Florida State was prepared From 2007, all the way up to last to punt the ball off on fourth down year, Clemson and Florida State have to Clemson, who was ready to drive traded off wins. the ball down the field and make Since 2009, the winner of the the potential game-winning score. annual matchup between the two However, upback Dayne Williams teams has gone on to win the Atlantic took the snap and snuck the ball Division. Clemson won its first between the legs of LeRoy Butler, ACC Championship since 1991 in who ran for 78 yards. The play that 2011, and Florida State won it last would be famously known from that season. Clemson has won the most point on as the "puntrooskie" set ACC Championships with 14, while CLEMSON up the game-winning field goal for Florida State sits second with a total Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation the Seminoles. of 13. Florida State leads the all-time The two teams played each other series in wins with an 18-8 record every year beginning in 1992 when against the Tigers, but have not been Florida State joined the Atlantic able to win in Clemson since 2001. Division of the ACC. Florida State The 27th matchup between Clemson defeated Clemson 11 straight times and Florida State on Saturday will be spanning from 1992-2002, which the first time that both teams come NEED PHYSICAL THERAPY? cemented Florida State as the team together ranked in the top five, and Muscle or joint pain slowing of the '90s and left Clemson fans both teams will continue to show your performance? wondering if they would ever get why this is the most storied rivalry in back to the top of the ACC. Tommy the ACC. Running not quite up to par? 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ELAINE DAY unprecedented the lines were. Camping out for the deck ticket, while others were happy to be in the Goho s tent was more than happy to receive upper STAFF WRITER Florida State game was even more extreme; tents stadium at all. deck and hill tickets. "We did it! Ten days later, and a started to appear so early that many thought they Director of Ticket Operations Kate McCrary few hundred shifts later, we did it! We got the tickets! It might say explicitly in the IPTAY ticket were for the Boston College game a week before. helped to shed some light on the ticket situation. My excitement level is pretty much off the charts!" rules that camping out is only allowed 24 hours in "Tent City" or "Swinneyville" quickly grew, "Each game has 12,000 student tickets minimum. Goho said. The excitement was merited, as some advance of distribution, but students have come expanding to a population of around 40 tents of all For games that aren't sold out, sometimes that students who camped out did not receive tickets. to realize what that really means — no setting sizes up to 10 days in advance of IPTAY distribution allotment is increased," McCrary said. "Each day The 2,500 ticket allotment was exhausted in under up on the sidewalk around Death Valley until day. "I had so much fun camping for the Georgia allotment stays the same for every game: 2,500 two hours. that time. game and then had a blast at the game itself, so I tickets total on IPTAY and 1,800 are distributed Many think there must be a better system The rules mention nothing about the median knew I could not miss out on another experience on the other days. You also have to account for the for distribution, where students do not get in the commuter parking lots, or the sidewalks like that," Avery Goho, a freshman who camped for block seating that organizations can sign up for turned away if they do not have the means to around the intramural fields. Being the dedicated 10 days, said. which comes out of the 12,000 ticket total." camp. McCrary said they are meeting to discuss fans that Clemson students are, the potential for Camping for so long was not exactly all fun Furthermore, McCrary reported that there are next season and to find a better ticketing system. an unprecedented return of College GameDay and games; monsoon-like rains, cold nights and between 993-997 lower deck tickets for each game "The challenge comes when -the student to Bowman Field for Clemson vs. Florida State winds that snapped tent rods tested the wills of given out at IPTAY distribution. So how early do population increases and the allotment stays the brought the campers back in full force. many campers. It begs the question: was it worth you need to camp for these? Freshman Megan same," McCrary said. For now, though, it appears The camping craze took Clemson by storm for it? Depends on who you ask. Many students Hunt was in tent 19 and managed to get lower deck that "Tent City" or "Swinneyville" will remain out the Georgia game, with upperclassmen noting how camped with the hopes of securing a coveted lower tickets, while those behind her in line were not. in full force.

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The game that could certainly be considered the ACC's "game of the century" has finally arrived. Number 5 Florida State (5-0, 2-0 ACC) will enter a very spirited Death Valley to take on Tajh Boyd and the No.3 Clemson Tigers (6-0, 4-0 ACC). There is no absence of the presence of headlines surrounding Saturdays game. Delivering profound BCS National Championship implications, a victory for Clemson would further strengthen the Tigers National Championship contention. Adding another signature win against a top 5 opponent, like the 38-35 win over No.5 Georgia on August 31. A win would also likely earn the Tigers complete control of the ACC's Adantic division. However, the same scenario would be in place for Florida State if they come away with the victory on Saturday. Saturday's duel will feature two legitimate Heisman trophy contenders. Florida State comes in, led by star redshirt freshman, Jameis Winston. Who will give the Clemson defense the task of limiting the young quarterback's play-making ability? Winston has had a very impressive season thus far, throwing for 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions.

For the Tigers, senior quarterback Tajh Boyd is looking to add another signature win to his prolific career at Clemson. Boyd is a much more experienced quarterback in big games than Jameis Winston. Winston, throughout his five games as a starter for FSU, has yet to play in an environment that could match the challenge he will face in Death Valley. However, Boyd acknowledges the talent Winston will bring to the table for the Seminoles. "He is going to be a ridiculous player," Boyd said. "He just goes out and lays it all on the line, and that's what it's all about. He goes out and competes. I've never met him, but I respect him." Boyd will have to capitalize on opportunities down the field on Saturday, especially from big playmakers Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant. Watkins has contributed significantly in his past two seasons against the Seminoles, bringing in two touchdowns and 142 receiving yards in 2011. Watkins was somewhat limited in last year's game in Tallahassee but still produced for the Tigers offense with a long touchdown pass to Andre Ellington. The importance of a good performance by Watkins in this year's meeting is major, and the junior emphasized the prevention of turnovers after the Boston College game last Saturday. [©Iffiffl "It's going to be another hard game, and we just have to eliminate all the turnovers we had today and we'll be fine," Watkins said. "Even with the turnovers, we still had 496 yards of total offense, but we can do better than that. The only thing this offense has to do is eliminate sacks and turnovers, and O CK we'll be fine." The Tigers had two turnovers against the Eagles, preventing the offense from driving down the field and scoring. In contrast to the Boston College offense, Florida State is much more capable. Clemson must protect the football and not allow a more electric Seminole offense opportunities to take points away from Clemson.

On defense, Clemson will try to apply pressure to Winston with players like junior . Beasley leads the nation with nine sacks and had the game-securing touchdown on a fumble return last week against Boston College. Beasley, and the other members of the Tigers' defense, will be tasked to stop an offense that has scored more than 40 points in every game this season. There will be an advantage for Brent Venable's defense playing at home and the hostile environment that is equipped to Death Valley in big games such ISM as this one. Crowd noise can heavily damage the ability a quarterback has to communicate with other players on the field, making it difficult to adjust line blocking. The crowd noise will aim to make the inexperienced Winston vulnerable to penalties and sacks, as it did to in the season-opener against Georgia, when the hostile crowd noise plagued the Georgia offense with penalties and four sacks. When considering the struggle of an experienced SEC quarterback like Murray, the Tigers will surely feel more confident about their chances with the tough road environment the Seminoles and their young quarterback will experience on Saturday night. Head Coach Dabo Swinney credited the Clemson fans in their role during the come-from-behind victory against Boston College. "Our fans made a difference in the game. They gave us unbelievable energy when we needed it, especially in the third quarter. I can't thank our fans enough. They've turned this into a hard place for visiting teams to execute. Our defensive line took the game over."

On special teams, senior Chandler Catanzaro looks to recover from an individually disappointing game against Boston College. Catanzaro missed a 25 yard field goal in the first quarter. However, it's the only missed field goal by Catanzaro this season. If Florida State comes down to the kicking game, Swinney and company are confident in Catanzaro, who has hit game winners in the past. Last season, he kicked a 37 yard game-winner to lift Clemson over a favored LSU. Catanzaro also made a field goal as time expired against Wake Foresr back in 2011, sending the Tigers to the ACC championship game. If it comes down to the end on Saturday, Catanzaro can be trusted with the ice water that evidently runs through his veins.

All things considered, this is one of the biggest games in school history. If the Death Valley crowd noise and pass rush can limit the Florida State offense, and Boyd can be the Heisman player he is capable of being by getting playmakers involved. The Tigers can come away with a victory that will greatly help their resume, in terms of BCS consideration.

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This Saturday will feature two top 5 ACC teams who are hungry for a national title. Both teams are enjoying one of their finest seasons to date. Florida State is making waves in the FBS with true freshman quarterback "Famous" Jameis Winston leading the charge, while the Boyd-to-Watkins aerial assault is back to its winning ways at Clemson. This is the biggest game of the season for both teams: whoever loses is out of the ACC and National title races for the season.

Florida State comes into Death Valley with a very potent offense. They have scored at least 40 or more points in every game this season with a red-shirt freshman orchestrating everything. FSU ranks No. 18 and 17 in passing and rushing yards in the FBS, respectively. FSU's offense ranks at No. 3 in the FBS in points with 53.6 points per game. Winston is logging 288.3 passing yards per game, which can expose the young and injury-riddled Clemson secondary. He is also extremely mobile in and out of the pocket, and that is something the Clemson defensive front needs to watch. Devonta X ..-■•> F.4< Freeman and Karlos Williams lead the three-headed rushing attack for the Seminoles, combining for over 600 yards and nine touchdowns on the season. James Wilder Jr., who was the stud running back for the Seminoles last year, is the team's / X xxxxx _^ third-leading rusher with 214 yards and two touchdowns. Kenny Shaw and Rashad Greene are the veteran pair of receivers that lead Winston's arsenal, combining for over 800 yards and eight touchdowns on the season. However, even though the offense has put up ridiculous numbers so far this season, one big question remains for them: J 00000 / how will they perform against a top 5 quality defense when it really matters? Let's face it: the Seminoles haven't exactly been playing the cream of the crop through their first five games. Now they have to face a quality Clemson defense that not only ° t o •' * leads the FBS in sacks as a team, but who also has the FBS leader in sacks, Vic Beasley. We will see how Winston can fair * r— in the first real test of his career on the road in Death Valley Saturday night. 0 F";..0

The Seminole defense doesn't feature any particular player with gaudy stats likes Beasley's. They are in their first year under new Defensive Coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, who came in to replace Mark Stoops after he headed to Kentucky. The Seminoles have an almost brand-new defensive unit this year after losing eight starters to graduation and the NFL Draft. DEFENSE ■ However, that hasn't seemed to stop their ridiculous output — or, rather, their opponents' lack of output. The last two seasons, the Seminoles have finished in the top 5 in defense. So far this season, their points against is third in the FBS at 12 points per game, while their total defense ranks No. 7. However, this doesn't mean that the FSU defense isn't without some question marks. X There's no lack of experience in the unit this year — there are plenty of juniors and seniors who can play — but the fact that two-thirds of their defense are brand-new starters in a brand new scheme is definitely something that can be an X advantage to the high-powered, fast-paced Clemson offense. The quality of opponents is also something to consider. Sure, K XXX XXX *A they may have shut out Maryland two weeks ago 63-0, but Maryland isn't a top-tier team with an efficient offense. The Seminoles only have a +4 in the turnover margin, a sure mark of a new unit learning a new scheme. Clemson is also the biggest challenge for the FSU defense so far this season. Among their other opponents, none have featured the firepower, \ oooooo •■••'*/ speed and tempo that Clemson has at its disposal. o o

In last year's matchup, FSU completely dominated Clemson in the special teams category, racking up over 200 return yards, including a 90-yard kickoff return that started the second-half explosion for the Seminoles. FSU still has the ability to be explosive in the return game with Wilder and defensive back LaMarcus Joyner, but Clemson punter Bradley Pinion, who has been great all year on kickoffs, will be there to make sure the Seminoles don't have a chance at a big return. Freshman kicker Roberto Aguayo is a perfect 7-for-7 on field goals so far this season; a couple of missed field goals plagued the Seminoles last year in Tallahassee. We'll see how he can handle the rough and rowdy confines of Death ---. Valley on Saturday.

This is definitely a matchup that is hard to call right now — both teams are pretty stacked on paper. The experience factor here is key for the Seminoles — will Famous Jameis melt under the heat of the lights, or will he be able to stand and deliver like he has all season long? Under Jimbo Fisher, the Seminoles are 1-2 in games after a bye week, and 3-3 overall when given more than seven days to prepare for a team. The game will come down to the ability to make plays in the face of adversity in a hostile environment, something that could come back to bite the inexpetienced Seminole unit Saturday night.

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With the first BCS rankings being released Oct. 20, here is my opinion on what to expect in the top 10.

I.Alabama (6-0, 3-0 SEC) I'm sure everyone is a little tired of seeing them here, but the Crimson Tide have done nothing that merits their removal from the top spot. They have had one of the best years of the season so far, especially when they went to Texas A&M and came away with a hard-fought win. Alabama's past success will place the Tide solidly atop the rankings. - 2. Clemson (6-0, 4-0 ACC) V If Clemson beats Florida State, it is difficult not to see them deserving this spot. A win this weekend would make Clemson the only team in the nation with multiple top five victories, giving them arguably the most impressive body of work. The Tigers have allowed a few inferior opponents to stay in games late, but their record remains unblemished. Clemson should find itself in prime position for a

BCS run. ( 3. Oregon (6-0, 3-0 PAC 12)0 While a win on the road against an unproven but talented Washington is a great help to the Ducks' schedule, it is not nearly enough to put them into one of the top two spots. Oregon has absolutely crushed every opponent they have played, but with the exception of Washington, they have yet to play a .500 team. Their next few games will be vital for Oregon, but they have yet to prove themselves against quality opponents. 4. Ohio State (6-0, 2-0 Big Ten) The Buckeyes have had back-to-back top 25 victories, but they have not looked particularly impressive in either. They struggled to hold on at home against a disappointing Wisconsin team and barely pulled out a win on the road against an overrated Northwestern. Urban Meyer's Buckeyes have yet to demonstrate they are as good as they were last season.

5. UCLA (5-0, 2-0 PAC 12) ft If the Bruins can beat Stanford this week (and I think they will), it will give them their second road victory against a top 25 opponent this season. The PAC 12 is a If Clemson beats Florida State, Dabo Swinney and his team could see themselves as high as No. 2 in the BCS. very solid conference this year, and UCLA has a difficult schedule that, with a few key wins, could see the Bruins reach a BCS bowl or even championship. 6. LSU(6-1,3-1 SEC) i I personally am not convinced that LSU is the sixth best team in the nation, but no team listed below them in these rankings has proven they are better than the Tigers. A shaky win over Florida at home is their best victory so far. Their SEC pedigree will go a long way in helping them climb this high. 7. Texas A&M (5-1, 2-1 SEC) *P Clemson. Delivered! The Aggies are another overrated SEC team that has done even less to prove itself than LSU. Texas A&M lost its only top 25 matchup of the season at home against Alabama. They will have to wait several more weeks for an opportunity to prove themselves, but their conference and Heisman-winning quarterback will help All your favorites to your door! their standing. 8. Missouri (6-0, 2-0 SEC) A win over Florida this week would give Missouri consecutive top 25 victories 556 and impressive resume. Although their win against Georgia was against a depleted Relight roster, a win in Athens is no easy task. A win this weekend would likely be enough to boost the undefeated Tigers into a top 10 that is now up for grabs. 9. Miami (5-0, 1-0 ACC)LJ The Hurricanes have ridden the attention from their early season victory over the Gators for several weeks, climbing higher in the polls as teams ahead of them take losses. I do not believe that Miami is a top 10 team, or even a top 15 team for that matter. However, their undefeated record and victory against Florida will be ...AND enough to get Miami into the top 10. BGR MORE!!!

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As the Tigers have been preparing for their highly anticipated go a long way toward limiting his productivity and keeping him shorter underneath route could have its dividends. You can be matchup against Florida State, one thing has been on the mind from getting in any kind of rhythm. This means that national sacks sure that defensive coordinator Brent Venables will throw a good of many Clemson and college football fans alike: just how do you leader Vic Beasley, as well as Corey Crawford and Shaq Lawson, number of looks at the redshirt freshman and force him to think stop Seminole quarterback Jameis Winston? must bring it from the edge, while it will be up to Grady Jarrett, about making the deep ball throws. This means that safeties By all scouting reports, he has been the picture of perfection. Deshawn Williams, Josh Watson and DJ Reader to disrupt the Travis Blanks and Robert Smith must not^et caught looking At 6-4, 228 pounds, he has the size you look for in a quarterback. Seminoles' interior offensive line. in the backfield, and Clemsons group of veteran corners in His mechanics are sound; he has a strong arm, great pocket Next, the linebackers must stay disciplined in their gap Bashaud Breeland, Darius Robinson, Martin Jenkins and Garry presence, and he's a threat to take off from the pocket thanks to assignments and keep containment so as to not let Winston use Peters must continually challenge Florida State's receivers at the his great mobility. And thus far, no defense has been able to come his legs to beat Clemson. This means Spencer Shuey and Stephone line of scrimmage. up with a real solution to stop him. So far, Winston has thrown Anthony must not lose containment as Winston rolls out of the Last but not least, it's up to the 12th man to do their job. This for 1,441 yards, 17 touchdowns and two lone interceptions. He pocket. Winston has performed well when the play breaks down, means that whenever Winston is on the field, make it known that also has 135 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns. Since and mainly because teams often lose containment because of this environment is unlike any he has ever played in. This means stepping under center, the Seminoles boast the nations 3rd ranked his ability to escape outside the pocket. Just as Winston is the being loud on all four downs, and to do your job. The 12th man scoring offense, averaging 53.6 points per game, while ranking No. quarterback of the offense, it will be up to Anthony and Shuey to has rattled its share of , and Winston is no different. 18 in passing yards with 320.8 points per game and No. 17 in correctly align the Tigers' front seven to limit Jameis Winston on It should be the goal of every Clemson fan on hand to make sure rushing with 228.2 points per game. the ground. that Saturday night is as absolutely loud as possible in order to So, just how can Clemson shut down the freshman sensation? Next, focus needs to be paid to limiting his downfield passing properly extend a welcoming environment the redshirt freshman * First, it all starts with Clemsons front seven. Clemson's game. Just as teams have done to Clemson in limiting their to Death Valley Memorial Stadium. defensive line has been great at getting pressure on the quarterback downfield passing attack with a two deep safety look, forcing - Colby Lanham, Staff Writer all season long, and getting consistent pressure on Winston will Winston to think about his deep ball and forcing him to take a

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