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Sorry, I just don't see it happening tonight. With Clemson coming off a bad loss and at home, I think this game could get ugly for Md. Plus, Clemson has the inside presence to punish the smaller Terps.

But then again, I am a Clemson alum so what do I know?

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Fairfax Bird Major Leaguer Rising Star

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Sorry, I just don't see it happening tonight. With Clemson coming off a bad loss and at home, I think this game could get ugly for Md. Plus, Clemson has the inside presence to punish the smaller Terps.

But then again, I am a Clemson alum so what do I know?

That is a very good question. Did you learn anything more than when cocktail hour is?;)

I like the Clemson team, it just seems that every year right around this time they struggle. They certainly have a good squad this year though, better than the last 5 years.

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I agree and disagree with that. Up until two years ago, we just were not very good and played a soft schedule that did not prepare us for the ACC. So it was natural we were going to struggle against better teams.

Last year was the first year I thought we were a pretty good team. And, if struggling means going 10-6 in the ACC and making it to the ACC tournament finals like last year, then I'll take it.

All teams are going to "struggle" once conference play begins. It's tougher (especially in the ACC) competition. This year, we have wins over Illinois, S. Carolina, Temple, Alabama, Liberty (a very underrated team), UNC-Charlotte, Miami, Va. Tech and Duke. That's not a bad resume. Other than Sunday against UVA, we don't have a bad loss. We were 0-10 from three point land in the first half.

I just don't see that happening tonight against the worst three point shooting defense in the ACC. I guess we'll find out in a few hours.

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I agree and disagree with that. Up until two years ago, we just were not very good and played a soft schedule that did not prepare us for the ACC. So it was natural we were going to struggle against better teams.

Last year was the first year I thought we were a pretty good team. And, if struggling means going 10-6 in the ACC and making it to the ACC tournament finals like last year, then I'll take it.

All teams are going to "struggle" once conference play begins. It's tougher (especially in the ACC) competition. This year, we have wins over Illinois, S. Carolina, Temple, Alabama, Liberty (a very underrated team), UNC-Charlotte, Miami, Va. Tech and Duke. That's not a bad resume. Other than Sunday against UVA, we don't have a bad loss. We were 0-10 from three point land in the first half.:clap3:

I just don't see that happening tonight against the worst three point shooting defense in the ACC. I guess we'll find out in a few hours.

Well, then lets just say your team has been building over the past few years. When you went 17-0 two years ago you faded down the stretch and I thought you faded a bit last year as well after a great start.

Certainly you have a very good team and you have had a good year. Yet, given Clemson's history, I think they are beatable tonight. I'm wrong a lot, so I wouldn't put too much stock into what I am saying.

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No doubt we are beatable. UVa proved that. But I don't think Maryland is the team to do it. You have a team coming off its best game of the year playing against a better team at home coming off its worst game of the year.

I just think it all adds up to a Clemson victory.

I guess Vegas agrees because the line is 10.5.

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No doubt we are beatable. UVa proved that. But I don't think Maryland is the team to do it. You have a team coming off its best game of the year playing against a better team at home coming off its worst game of the year.

I just think it all adds up to a Clemson victory.

I guess Vegas agrees because the line is 10.5.

I don't like this matchup at all for the Terps. If I was a gambling man I'd lay the 10.5.

I actually thing the Wake game might be the easiest of the big four.

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I don't like this matchup at all for the Terps. If I was a gambling man I'd lay the 10.5.

I actually thing the Wake game might be the easiest of the big four.

Honestly, I think Wake beats us by 30 plus. They just have wayyyyy too much size for us. Their starting front court is 7' 240, 6'9 220, and 6'8 245, and they have 3 guys 6'11 or better on the bench. And that doesn't include having All ACC 1st teamer Jeff Teague in the backcourt.

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Honestly, I think Wake beats us by 30 plus. They just have wayyyyy too much size for us. Their starting front court is 7' 240, 6'9 220, and 6'8 245, and they have 3 guys 6'11 or better on the bench. And that doesn't include having All ACC 1st teamer Jeff Teague in the backcourt.

Watch Wake play on the road.

Totally different team than the one that plays in Winston-Salem.

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I hope all the people who were whining and crying earlier this year and think Gary needs to go are watching tonight.

Despite the rough end of the half, they are still only down 6 at the half.

This team has played very, very well on the road tonight against a Top 15 team in the country. Who knows if they hang on and get a win, but they have looked really good, and the game plan to take Booker out of the game has been nothing short of brilliant.

Considering they have shot free throws poorly and haven't shot particularly well, I'd think Maryland fans have to feel great about this first half.

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I hope all the people who were whining and crying earlier this year and think Gary needs to go are watching tonight.

Despite the rough end of the half, they are still only down 6 at the half.

This team has played very, very well on the road tonight against a Top 15 team in the country. Who knows if they hang on and get a win, but they have looked really good, and the game plan to take Booker out of the game has been nothing short of brilliant.

Considering they have shot free throws poorly and haven't shot particularly well, I'd think Maryland fans have to feel great about this first half.

Gotta agree. MD has taken it to Clemson's press, which I think was very smart.

If they could hit a few shots, they might have a chance. I think both teams are playing at a very similar pace, which as a MD fan, I like. I am sure Clemson likes this pace too. It looks like it is going to be a pretty fun second half.

I agree with your GW comments, but I was never in the "he needs to go" camp, nor am I a GW apologist.

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