ACC Bowls Breakdown ‘10: Meineke
Posted by Brandon Rink on December 30, 2010 under ACC Football | 
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Parker saw the bench for most of the his last game - how will he respond Friday? (Pic per OrangeandWhite.com)
Clemson tries to fend off a losing season against the Big East’s Bulls…
2010 ACC Pick’Em (71-29 so far on the season)
- 12/31/10 – Clemson Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls / ESPN / noon ET
Must-See Matchup, Clemson offense vs. USF Defense: Tigers’ ground game vs. USF rushing D
Even down Andre Ellington, Clemson has to establish the run for their offense to be functional – Jamie Harper is the guy against the nation’s 33rd ranked D at stopping the run.
Must-See Matchup, USF offense vs. Clemson Defense: USF ground game vs. Clemson rushing D
If it’s been said once – it’s been said a million times…these teams are mirror images of each other and both struggle offensively – USF needs to get the ground game going to keep the heat off their QBs from Bowers and co.
For more stats and analysis – check out my Southern Pigskin breakdown of the New Year’s Eve bowls.
Watch 4: The Tigers to find a way to take this one.
Clemson has beat better teams this season – and also lost to teams worse…the Tigers shake off their season finale with a decent performance in a win Friday.
The Pick: Tigers 24 Bulls 16
ATS Section (44-42-1 to date)
We’re 2-1 straight up, but 1-2 ATS in ACC bowls…
- Clemson and over 5.5 vs. USF
Take to Bank %: 10%
Hard to put a lot of confidence in a offense that’s so sporadic.
Sun Bowl breakdown coming up next – thoughts on the Meineke?
