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1. Clemson finding new ways to disrespect overmatched ACC foes in garbage time, by Alex
Dabo Swinney likes to empty the bench. In 2019, Clemson used 76 players per game, 11 more than anyone else in the Power 5. It is a great recruiting tool, ensures young players are ready, keeps stars fresh, and doesn’t affect outcomes because the Tigers are always winning by dozens.
So I don’t think disrespect is the intent when Clemson starts throwing passes to its holder (who happens to be Swinney’s son), lets defensive linemen score offensive touchdowns, or gives its #3 QB two-minute-drill reps. It’s fun, and sports should be fun.
Anyway, Clemson visited Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Tigers pulled Trevor Lawrence early while he sat on exactly as many passing yards as Atlanta’s area code, then tweeted this:
Later, leading 73-7, they let their punter play QB for a whole series. The punter was two-for-three passing and completed a pass for a first down to Swinney's other son, a 5’8” walk-on receiver. Combined, Clemson’s head coach’s offspring had three catches. Georgia Tech’s whole team had six.
Dabo Swinney likes to empty the bench. In 2019, Clemson used 76 players per game, 11 more than anyone else in the Power 5. It is a great recruiting tool, ensures young players are ready, keeps stars fresh, and doesn’t affect outcomes because the Tigers are always winning by dozens.
So I don’t think disrespect is the intent when Clemson starts throwing passes to its holder (who happens to be Swinney’s son), lets defensive linemen score offensive touchdowns, or gives its #3 QB two-minute-drill reps. It’s fun, and sports should be fun.
Anyway, Clemson visited Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Tigers pulled Trevor Lawrence early while he sat on exactly as many passing yards as Atlanta’s area code, then tweeted this:
Later, leading 73-7, they let their punter play QB for a whole series. The punter was two-for-three passing and completed a pass for a first down to Swinney's other son, a 5’8” walk-on receiver. Combined, Clemson’s head coach’s offspring had three catches. Georgia Tech’s whole team had six.