A look at the schools that are overlooked by the ESPNs of the world.


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Troy versus Clemson Preview





When: 9-3-2011, 3:30 PM EST
Where: Clemson, SC
TV: espn3.com


                                        Troy                                                               Clemson

2010 Record:                          8-5                                                                                        6-7
Ended Season:                    Won Bowl                                                                          Lost Bowl
Points Scored Average:          34.1                                                                                    24.0
Points Allowed Average:        30.2                                                                                    18.8
Total Offense Per Game:        453.5                                                                                  334.6
Passing YPG:                              296.8                                                                                  195.6
Rushing YPG:                             156.6                                                                                  139.0

Overall Breakdown: While Troy won the Sun Belt for the 5th consecutive year and dominated an overmatched Ohio in a bowl game, 2010 was not up to the Trojan standard. The offense was up to its old tricks with over 450 yards per game and 34.1 points per game. The defense was not impressive with a 30.2 points per game allowed. The Trojans should improve on the 8-5 record of 2010 and look to be the favorites of the Sun Belt yet again in 2011. Clemson can honestly say that they had the 2010 national champs on the ropes and probably should have beaten Cam Newton and company. The high hopes from that game were extinguished with losing the following two games and never really looking like the team they should have been. The Tigers look to show that the 6-7 season of 2010 was a fluke and that they are really the upper echelon of the ACC. This could be an entertaining matchup with the Trojans having a realistic chance to pull the upset.

1 comment:

  1. I've seen that a few fans have made their way to this preview. I would like opinions if possible in the comments section. You dont have to be a member to comment, just click on comment as and either type in a name or go by anonymous. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete