On the rivalry and priorities

Interesting column earlier this week by The State's Ron Morris, who says the Clemson-South Carolina rivalry should be moved to the start of the season.

Can they run the ball?

It's probably too late to make this happen, but here's a suggestion:

ACC power(less) rankings, Week 13

It wouldn't be much of a surprise if John Swofford is wearing this shirt underneath his suit this week.

The 40-year itch

Perhaps no other statement better illustrates Clemson's dominance over South Carolina than the following one:

Jim Grobe's tumble

Jim Grobe's name was hot not long ago.

Tajh's time?

Tajh Boyd was a happy and excited camper on Nov. 1, two days after a loss at Boston College.

Men of Steele: Best in the ACC?

Clemson's defense over the last five games presents a compelling case against the weekly referendums that are so prevalent these days.

ACC power(less) rankings, Week 12

Good times for Ralph Friedgen, who has managed to fend off the wolves for at least another year.

Road worriers

Before this season, Dabo Swinney endeavored to take some of Clemson's supposedly supernatural assistance away from Death Valley.

Catching up with Demontez and Noel

We interrupt our regularly-scheduled football roller-coaster ride with some coverage of basketball.

Doak Campbell Stadium: Missing the mystique

Florida State has not appeared in the ACC title game over the last four seasons, but the Seminoles' home atmosphere has often approximated that of the conference's championship game.

Cam Newton and the Heisman

Like other voters for the Heisman Trophy, I have a dilemma on my hands.

ACC power(less) rankings, Week 11

Butch Davis just will not go away.

Where they stand

(For those of you who came here looking for tiebreaker scenarios, and what has to happen for Clemson to repeat as Atlantic Division champs, you've come to the wrong place. Win Saturday in Tallahassee, and we'll start talking about it. Until then ... no.)

Friday morning links

We have some breaking news to tend to this morning -- stay tuned on that -- so today's blog is gonna be a little shorter than normal.

Kick in the pants

Back during August camp, Dabo Swinney seemed to have zero concerns about kicker Chandler Catanzaro.

Missing ingredients?

The most discussed portion of Dabo Swinney's press conference yesterday was his identification of the "5 percent" crowd.

ACC power(less) rankings, Week 10

So here we are, getting ready for the stretch run of the ACC divisional races as the calendar turns to November.

Long way from Auburn

Thirty minutes in at Auburn, looks of disbelief permeated the press box with Clemson up 17-3 at half.