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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Clemens or Clemson, which is more interesting?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Hey, far be it from me to believe that I should change the subject away from Tech sports, but what about this hearing with Roger Clemens? Holy smokes! I’ve only watched about 15 minutes on and off, but I’ve seen enough to know that’s like watching a car crash. Interesting, but painful.
You have to wonder if Clemens is the exact opposite of Mark McGwire. One guy ran, stuck his head in the sand, and never said much of anything, presumably all in shame. The other is saying all kinds of stuff, defiant to the end, might I suggest arrogant beyond reason. Of course, it’s not arrogance if he’s telling the whole truth. But is he telling the truth? Several congressmen/woman have shot wholes in some of his previous statements.
Yuck!
About Tech, though, I figure they have a very good shot at Clemson tomorrow. The Jackets have won four of their last seven games up there, nearly won last year when Crittenton made quite a shot with 6 seconds left only have Mays (I think) go the length of the court to win it.
Charlotte beat these guys at Clemson. Tech beat Charlotte. Both teams lost at Miami. Both teams won at Virginia, although Clemson beat the snot out of the Cavs.
None of that means anything, of course. But Tech fouls a lot, more than all but seven teams in the nation. Many consider this a problem. It sure can’t be considered a bonus, unless, maybe, Clemson holds form and clanks away at the free-throw line. The Tigers are hitting just 54.5 percent in ACC games. That’s incredible.
And Clemson is 14-14 on Valentines Day. Seriously. Their SID put that in the notes.
Jackets gotta hit the boards better to win, though. That’s not their strong suit.
