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Graduate transfers making impact in ACC

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Nathan Peterman noticed when Russell Wilson bolted N.C. State for Wisconsin in 2011 as a graduate transfer, but only in a “hey, isn’t that interesting” kind of way. At the time, Peterman was a senior in high school and prepping for a career at Tennessee. He spent three sometimes frustrating years with the Volunteers, where his accomplishments in the classroom far outpaced his opportunities on the field. By December, 2014 Peterman had already earned a degree in communications and the…

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Jim McElwain should be in the hunt for national Coach of the Year

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Except for the most  indefatigable optimists who root for the Florida Gators, who really thought they would be 9-1 and on their way to the SEC Championship Game? Be honest. There is at least one person who believed it could be done, and that is Coach Jim McElwain. Publicly, he can say all of the right things about believing, but down deep he had to be focusing on building his program for the long haul. Give him this, he knew…

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Top-ranked Clemson looking to stay focused down the stretch

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Clemson faces perhaps its most difficult challenge now that the top-ranked Tigers have successfully navigated the toughest games out of the way, — avoiding missteps on the way to the College Football Playoffs. The top-ranked Tigers (9-0, 6-0 Atlantic Coast Conference; No. 1 CFP) made a strong statement with their 23-13 victory over Florida State in their much anticipated showdown on Saturday. The victory clinched a berth in the ACC championship game, but between now and the title contest, Clemson…

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Criticism heats up after Miami falls to No. 6 Clemson, 58-0

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The loudest cheers from the Miami fans came in the second quarter, many of them even thinking the moment merited a standing ovation. It was for a punt to the 1-yard line. That was the reality Saturday, in what became the worst loss in the program’s 90-year history. Quarterback Brad Kaaya departed in the second quarter with what was likely a concussion and No. 6 Clemson wound up embarrassing Miami 58-0 in a game that could doom whatever chance embattled…

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No. 6 Clemson hands Miami worst loss ever, 58-0

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Clemson looked very much like a national title contender. Miami looked a team that hit rock bottom. Deshaun Watson threw for one touchdown and ran for another before sitting out most of the second half and No. 6 Clemson rolled to a 42-0 lead by halftime on the way to embarrassing Miami 58-0 on Saturday – the worst loss in the 90-year history of Hurricanes football. Wayne Gallman rushed for 118 yards and another touchdown for the unbeaten Tigers (7-0,…

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Clemson may finally have edge over Seminoles in ACC game

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This time, they have the edge, right? This time, Clemson is at home. This time, they have the established quarterback. This time, they are the darlings of the media poll that picks them to win their half of the standings. This time, they should beat the Florida State Seminoles. Right? The Tigers have become one of America’s finest programs, winning 10 games or more for four straight seasons. No one likes to go to Death Valley to play. Quarterback DeShaun…

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