All this garbage being bandied about by the media about our game against the Heels is just that: garbage.
You see, most of us older Tigers have been down this same road...in 1981...after Clemson defeated S.C., was ranked Number One and was slated to face the mighty Number Four Nebraska led by the legendary Tom Osborne.
Virtually the entire media was "certain" the Cornhuskers would send us limping back home, and unfortunately, some Clemson folks began to doubt our chances. Now, the media is using an old journalistic trick to gain viewers: they are creating controversy and doubt.
Even ole Coach Fedora is in on the act, saying that UNC DESERVES a spot in the playoffs with a victory. And everyone thinks that motivates his team. What isn't being said is that we know that Clemson WILL go to the playoffs with a win. That's called having the proverbial bird in hand. So, who do you suppose is more motivated?
Now, I read where our men are worn out, beat up. Maybe so, but if that's a fact, then SO IS MOST EVERY OTHER TEAM IN THIS NATION that's played 12 games. OUR MEN ARE CONDITIONED...TRAINED, if you will, for battle. They are not some weak-kneed bunch of toddlers on an Easter egg hunt.
Lastly, as TigerNetters have shown, look at UNC's schedule and try to tell me they are a better team. HORSESH*T HORSESH*T HORSESH*T. Yes, they are a good team, BUT THEY AIN'T BETTER THAN THE CLEMSON TIGERS. That's why, my Friends, virtually every one of the babbling media bastages would be unwilling to stake a year's wages on a UNC victory.
Lastly, in 1981, after hearing the psychobabble day in and day out, I decided to ignore all of it and keep my faith in the Number One-ranked team in the land...CLEMSON....My faith was rewarded.
GO TIGERRRRRRRRRRS!!!! ######.....STOMP THE TAR HEELS!!!!