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1) Will Sidney Rice continue his streak of consecutive games with a touchdown reception?
I realize that the streak ended last week, but Carolina is still undefeated when I ask this question, so get used to it.
Plus, the idea behind it is still there - who can stop Sidney Rice? Will it be Sergio Gilliam, who, according to Clemson defensive coordinator Vic Koenning, single-handedly allowed between 120 and 140 passing yards against Duke (DUKE?!)? Will it be Duane Coleman, who wasn't exactly the fastest guy out there anyway - and then he broke his foot. Or will it be Tye Hill, who is blazing fast, but just recently became tall enough to ride the big boy rides at Carowinds?
I don't know, but I can't wait to find out.
2) Does Steve Spurrier remember the "bring on Spurrier" chant from last year's game at Clemson?
I doubt he would admit it, but you know he has to remember it. I have no idea why you would taunt a man who has made a living embarrassing entire stadiums full of people and winning SEC championships doing it. That's like the Titanic calling out an iceberg. It's like the French calling out Lance Armstrong. It's like every person that has challenged me to a game of H-O-R-S-E.
There are certain people that you just don't mess with. Steve Spurrier is one of those people.
3) Will shaking hands before the game help to ease the tension?
Forcing grown men to line up, shake hands and pretend they respect each other before a football game is not how you keep them from fighting.
If the administrators really want to prevent anything bad from happening, they should visit each locker room before the game and let the players know that anyone who throws a punch will be kicked off the team - period.
Or have Chuck Norris be the head referee, either way should work.
4) If things get tough, will Clemson running back James Davis stick around?
During practice in August, Davis didn't think he was getting enough carries. So, he did what all mature adults would do - he went home. When he returned, he was no longer the backup tailback - he was running with the first team. The lesson, as always, is that if at first you don't succeed, just go home and Tommy Bowden will make you a starter.
If Clemson goes into the half losing, don't be surprised if you look over the edge of the stadium and see Davis trying to hitchhike his way back to Atlanta.
5) Who wants to hire Yusef Kelly?
In a recent interview, former Clemson running back Yusef Kelly, famous for kicking a defenseless Gamecock in the head during last year's brawl, discussed his inability to find a job since his graduation.
Who knew that kicking a defenseless person in the head on live television would hurt your reputation?
He pointed out that not only has the brawl made his marketing degree from Clemson useless, but it has hurt his chances with NFL teams.
Call me crazy, but I didn't realize the market for slow running backs that got beaten out by Duane Coleman (now playing on defense) and Reggie Merriweather (now backing up a 19-year-old true freshman) was so high. I don't understand why teams weren't jumping at the chance to draft this guy. He has Pro Bowl written all over him.
I've got an idea. Maybe he could create his own reality show, "Who wants to hire Yusef Kelly?" He could go to a different NFL team every week and the viewers would get to see NFL executives laugh in his face as he begs for a tryout. Clearly this show is filled with potential comedy, and I'll expect royalty checks when it takes off.
Don't get mad at me. I'm just trying to help the guy out.
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