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[QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 2709087, member: 668"]
Clemson dominated the game in the 2nd half.  In my opinion, our coaches incredibly conservative play calling, was a critical factor as our D was on the field for such a significant time in the 2nd half.  Their #9 back had over 200 yards rushing himself, a majority of it in the 2nd half.  We had 12 first downs to their 26-27.  If it wasn't for the gift touchdown we got on the muffed punt that we only had to go 9 yards for a TD, the final score is even larger.

I think, in the end, their stud freshman QB getting injured helped Clemson and hurt us.  It hurt us as we got ultra
conservative in our playing calling in the 2nd half, and it helped them as Clemson's offensive philosophy changed in to run, run, run it down our throats in the 2nd half.  That, then set up some of the passes for them as we were completed gassed, especially in the mid 80 degree sun soaked field.  Dino and staff played not to lose in the 2nd half, vs. playing to win.  Just my opinion from my observations, and a huge missed opportunity.
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