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Game Thread CFP Semifinal: Ohio State vs. Clemson, Sat 12/31 @ 7p ET, ESPN

"At Clemson we make the players feel good about themselves." So much coddling and happiness at Clemson... The "Ohio State way" is to make their players "want to quit everyday." Ugh, even the broadcasters are beating us. But that must be bullshit spin from the Clemson coaching staff.
 
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Happy New Year everyone.

1) FIRST AND FOREMOST: Before this season started, I thought we would have 3 losses easy, so the fact that we were even in the CFP was gravy. Once we get a little distance from this humiliating curbstomping, I think we'll be able to look back on the season as a whole fondly.
2) However, it's clear that we did not belong in the CFP. I don't know what our offensive identity is, but it looked like we were trying to out-Clemson Clemson. Also, force-feeding the "only" playmaker on the team just plays into the opposing defense's strengths. Also, if we're supposed to be a tempo team, where is the tempo? I understand the youth, but if you go up-tempo and keep the playcalling simple, it should negate that youth somewhat. But if you're slowing things down and snapping with :01-:05 seconds left on the play clock each time, that let's the defense adjust to you and really gets rid of the entire reason for having a smaller playbook. Our defensive identity is established. We stay "basic" but throw a lot from that basic look. We need an identity on offense. We need to dictate the game to the defense, not the other way around. Also..."Clemsoning" is no longer a thing. Makes me sad.
3) Can we get one big game where the opposing punter doesn't have a 60+ boot that flips field position?
4) Special teams: need a kicker.
 
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