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Despite injury to Boyd, #8 Clemson defeats BC 36-14 (AUDIO)

October 8, 2011 By

Tajh Boyd had another big game until hip injury sidelined him in third quarter

Clemson got a major scare Saturday afternoon at Death Valley.  It didn’t come from Boston College.  The Tigers easily dispated the Eagles 36-14 after jumping out to a 17-0 lead.  The scare came in the third quarter when quarterback Tajh Boyd was hit while rolling out on a pass play.  Boyd injured his hip, had to be helpd off the field, and did not return.

While the Tigers can point to several players as reasons for their 6-0 start, none is more important than Boyd, who is having an All ACC, if not All American season.  He was headed for another 300+ yard passing day before the injury.

With the win, the Tigers maintain their lead in the ACC Atlantic Division.  They will be on the road next weekend for a 7:00 PM game against Maryland.

AUDIO: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney

1st Quarter Recap

 
 
 
Filed Under: ACC, Clemson Tigers, Sports

Tigers half way home to a perfect regular season (AUDIO)

October 8, 2011 By

Chandler Cantanzaro lines up one of his career high five field goals Saturday

Clemson moved to 6-0 on the season, 3-0 in the ACC, with its 36-14 victory Saturday afternoon over BostonCollege at Death Valley.  It’s the Tigers’ best start since 2000 when they won their first seven game.   

The Tigers had another very productive day on offense and jumped on the Eagles early building a quick 17-0 lead.  “We still haven’t hit our stride yet on offense.”  That’s what Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said after the game.

AUDIO: Clemson Offensive Coordinator Chad Morris

The Tigers piled up 500 yards of offense and scored on 8 of 12 possessions throughout the game, committing no turnovers along the way.  The offense ran  78 plays on the day.  9 different receivers caught passes for a total of 320 yards.  RB Andre Ellington finally broke out with 22 carries for 120 yards and a TD. 

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Filed Under: ACC, Clemson Tigers, college football, Sports

4th quarter recap: #8 Clemson defeats BC 36-14

October 8, 2011 By

Dabo Swinney became the 5th coach in Clemson history to start a season 6-0 with BC win

Boston College opened the final quarter with another stalled drive, and was forced to punt back to the Tigers.

Clemson took over at the 13 minute mark at their own 42.  There was a Joe Craig sighting as he and Stoudt connected on a 8 yard completion.  Bellamy had two short carries, Stoudt connected with Brandon Ford, and then Andre Ellington exploded for a 35 yard TD run to make the score 36-14 Clemson.

The Eagles took over and drove down to the Tigers 31 yard line.  Kourtnei Brown and Andre Branch each had sacks on the series causing a frenzy from the crowd, and the drive finished with Clemson stopping the Eagles on 4th and 7.

Clemson proceeded to go 3 and out, and the Eagles did not do much better on the ensuing drive.  The Tigers stopped the Eagles on 4th down once again, and the Tigers took a knee to end regulation.

Clemson finished the game with 500 yards of offense compared to only allowing 258 for BC.  The Tigers had not scored an offensive TD versus the Eagles since 2008, and added 3 today.  The Tiger D had 4 more sacks on the day, and the offense had no turnovers in the game.

Final score: Clemson 36 Boston College 14

Filed Under: ACC, Clemson Tigers, college football

3rd Quarter Recap – Clemson 29 BC 14

October 8, 2011 By

Sammy Watkins was back in standout form against BC with seven catches

Clemson opened the 2nd half with the ball, and the offense continued to produce.  Boyd connected with Hopkins for 22 yards, then two plays later true freshman Sammy Watkins made a circus catch and run for 62 yards down to the BC 6 yard line.  Next came a scary moment for the Tigers as Tajh Boyd injured his leg and was carted off the field with an apparent calf injury.  The stadium was in a stunned silence as the offense retook the field, but then gave a supportive cheer for freshman qb Cole Stoudt as he took the ball.  The offense stalled the Tigers settled for another Catanzaro FG.  The score was now 26-7 Clemson.

BC opened its next drive with great field position at their own 47.  4 straight runs got the Eagles to the Clemson 40, but then Rettiq’s first pass of the drive resulted in a Jonathan Meeks interception at the Clemson 1 yard line.

The Tigers took over, but went 3 and out and were forced to punt.  BC started with great field position once again, and this time took advantage.  The Eagles struck quick with the help of a roughing the passer penalty on Andre Branch.  QB Rettiq connected with Bobby Swigert for a 24 yard TD making the score 26-14 Clemson.  The stadium became really quiet.

Cole Stoudt gained some confidence on the next drive as he led the Tigers to the Eagles 30 before settling for a 47 yard FG by Catanzaro, making the score 29-14.  Stoudt was 3-5 for 23 yards on the drive, and freshman RB Mike Bellamy had 20 yards rushing.

Filed Under: ACC, Clemson Tigers, college football

2nd quarter recap: Clemson leads BC 23-7 at the half

October 8, 2011 By

Malliciah Goodman gets one of the Tigers' three sacks of BC quarterback Chase Rettig

Boston College opened the quarter by connecting on a deep TD pass from QB Chase Rettig to WR Bobby Swigert, only to have it called back on a personal foul.  The Eagles then went nowhere and were forced to punt.

Clemson started the drive from its own 2.  A promising drive to midfield was stalled by a reverse gone wrong, resulting in a loss of 13.  2 incompletions later the Tigers punted to the BC 16 with 10:22 until the half.

The Tiger defense held BC to yet another 3 and out.  Clemson started its next drive from their own 46, and went on a 6 play, 29 yard drive to the BC 25 before settling for a 42 yard FG from Catanzaro.  The score was now 20-0 Clemson.

Boston College finally showed signs of life on its next drive marching down the field on a 10 play, 80 yard drive scoring drive in 5:03.  Chase Rettig connected with Bobby Swigert 4 times for 40 yards on the drive before RB Rolandan Finch rushed for a 20 yard TD.  Finch is starting in place of the injured Montel Harris.  The score was now 20-7 Clemson.

Clemson received the ball with 1:55 left in the half on its own 33 yard line.  Boyd led the Tigers down to the Eagles 2 yard line before settling for an 18 yard FG from Catanzaro.  Boyd connected with Brandon Ford for 9 yards on the drive, followed with a 16 yard hookup with Sammy Watkins to the Eagles 7.  D.J. Howard ran to the 2, but the Tigers could move no further on the drive.  The FG made the score 23-7 at the half.

Filed Under: Clemson Tigers, Sports
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