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Shakin’ the Southland’s ACC Power Rankings: Week 11

Follow @Ryan_Kantor Virginia Tech threw a wrench in the ACC Coastal while Stanford cleared up the outlook for the conference’s top programs. In this week’s ACC Power Rankings, we break the conference into five tiers, talk about BCS scenarios, and ponder what happened to Jim Grobe’s program. We also have a new #3. Check out this … Continue reading →

Clemson Basketball Preview 2013-2014

We again welcome our college basketball writer, Mark Gordon, for a guest blog post. In this one, he breaks down the year ahead for the hardwood Tigers. Enjoy, share, and please leave your comments in the section below. Also please use the Facebook widget on the right sidebar to “Like” us on Facebook. Follow Mark … Continue reading →

2013-14 Clemson Basketball Season Preview with J. Blossomgame

Follow @Ryan_Kantor Clemson’s basketball season begins November 8th against Stetson and I’ve put together an in-depth season preview to get you ready. Included is a short conversation I had with starting Power Forward Jaron Blossomgame. Here’s a snippet of that conversation: “We have some really athletic guys that can make plays at the rim or … Continue reading →

Clemson’s BCS Hopes, UVA Review, GT Preview, and Basketball Talk on Mark Rogers TV

Follow @Ryan_Kantor We’re back on Mark Rogers TV discussing last week’s blowout win over Virginia, the upcoming Thursday Night tilt against Georgia Tech, Clemson’s postseason opportunities, and some Tiger basketball as the season kicks off Friday. I’ve added time stamps for you below. Virginia Review – 1:00 BCS Opportunities – 2:00 Georgia Tech Preview – … Continue reading →

Shakin’ the Southland’s ACC Power Rankings: Week 10

Follow @Ryan_Kantor FSU has now pulverized the only other ACC teams that ever posed a threat. Miami will try to bounce back next week as Clemson has since their loss to the Seminoles. The Tigers picked up win number eight this week, a magnificent in a 49-point romping of Virginia. Meanwhile, Frank Beamer’s Hokies were … Continue reading →

Shakin’ the Southland: Clemson @ Maryland Thoughts

Follow @Ryan_Kantor With this week’s trip to College Park being Clemson’s last for the indefinite future, I made the trek up to check it out, see what the ACC is losing with the Maryland departure, visit D.C. (for the first time, because I’m a cultural infant), and eat some crab… and turtle soup. Check out … Continue reading →

Shakin’ the Southland’s ACC Power Rankings: Week 9

Follow @Ryan_Kantor In my first post with SB Nation’s popular Clemson blog, Shakin the Southland, I evaluate the ACC top to bottom. ESPN’s ACC Blogger, Heather Dinich, ranked Miami over Clemson and Duke over Georgia Tech. I think she’s completely off base. Check out my ACC Power Rankings by clicking here. Related articles Week 7: ACC … Continue reading →

The Best (and Worst) Stadiums in the ACC

Follow @Ryan_Kantor The ACC isn’t exactly known for its plethora of intimidating stadiums, nonetheless, I love traveling along with my alma mater for road games. With trips to Carter-Finley in Raleigh and Byrd in College Park this season, I can now say I’ve visited every ACC Charter member’s stadium in addition to some others. Below, … Continue reading →

Killing Jesus by Bill O’Rielly and Martin Dugard: Book Review

Follow @Ryan_Kantor When popular political commentator, Bill O’Rielly, published Killing Kennedy and Killing Lincoln, I didn’t rush out to get my copy. However, when the former history teacher and Harvard graduate published Killing Jesus: A History, I bit and I’m glad I did. Bill O’Rielly and Martin Dugard begin the book with a swift punch to the gut as … Continue reading →

#FSU at #Clemson – The Final Countdown

Follow @Ryan_Kantor It’s been WAY too long. I’m happy to say Mark Gordon, an occasional writer for us has contributed his preview in much the same format (three positives/three negatives) as the previous. A great read below, check it out. There’s something for Clemson and FSU fans alike. Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again that … Continue reading →

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