I am going to keep this one real basic as I believe that Carolina is the better team entering today’s contest. However, there are some simple things that must be done today to ensure a Gamecock victory….those are my 5 keys…
1. Play of Smelley — Chris has to throw to SC players and stop the TOs. Make smart accurate throws and the game is ours. Also spread the ball around as I feel we play our best when that happens.
2. Execute Basic Football — I mean that USC has to block and tackle. Do all the small things right today. No penalties. No TOs on offense. Play your position. Win the trench battles. Win the field position game. Clock Management. Don’t over pursue. Play smart. Do all these little things and the WIN is easy.
3. Carolina Special Teams — Succop must be accurate today and he has to boot the ball out of end zone. This will limit their Special teams threats. Same goes for Spencer Lanning. Keep the ball out of Spillers hands on special teams.
4. Carolina D must be ready — Prove to all these Clemson haters why you guys are some of the best and the UF game was a joke. Limit Davis/Spiller but clogging the holes and tackling. Oh and watch the “bubble screen.” Play tough, get after their QB, force a TO and no mistakes. It would help to have the D score some points.
5. Attitude — Carolina has to go into this game and realize it is a rival but take care of business. Don’t let the hoopla get in their heads or anything else. Today is about executing and finishing the job. Everyone knows that USC is the better team so prove it.
Well there you have it….simple I feel. No hard stats to prove a point just basic football as this is a rivalry game and all that does not matter. Plus it is the final game so it is time to put up or shut up!
My prediction is that USC will WIN vs. Clemson by the score of 24 – 13.
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