While I, like everyone else on the board, hated the fumbles, hated the blown opportunities -- the team didn't quit when it was 42-7. Despite the foregone conclusion -- and yes, Clemson subbed plenty in the 4th quarter -- the final two TD drives by Tech, the interception and return by Rivera, the final possession which generated some yards but fizzled out, I appreciate that the guys didn't just give up and phone it in. (And hey, we found out that Oliver can throw a pass. )
The team showed some pride when they might've chosen not to. Regardless of what eventually happens (or doesn't) to CPJ, I hope for the players' sake that their refusal to lie down just might show a sufficient spark to not only take care of Bowling Green next week, but pick up four more victories and slip into a bowl. As we learned from today's ACC scores, just about any conference team -- other than Clemson -- can knock off or lose to another.