Bennett Suspended

Why is this man smiling?

In what is turning out to be a rough start to the second, and most important, half of the season, BC is dealing with more adversity as it faces Clemson without one of its kickers, sophmore kick-off specialist Billy Bennett, who has been suspended for violation of undisclosed team rules.

That means the return of feel-good-story-man Steve Aponavicius in all his inconsistent, weak legged glory.

Tigers Ready to Roar
Unlike BC, the Clemson Tigers appear to be on the verge of regaining the form they had hoped for when the team was ranked as a pre-season Top Ten favorite. With a healthy backfield that will include pre-season All-ACC QB Cullen Harper as well as explosive running backs James Davis and C.J. Spiller, Clemson appears to be peaking as they head to Chestnut Hill.

If BC thought the UNC playmakers were tough to contain, it could be a long afternoon on Saturday for the Eagles' defense.

Clemson will have plenty of motivation under new head coach Dabo "Goofey" Swinney as the Tigers try to snap a 4 game losing streak , dating back to 1983, against the Eagles.


Prediction
Being a homer, this is a difficult prediction as the stars do not seem aligned for Coach Jagodzinski and the Eagles. Nonetheless, it is a home game and everyone knows what a difficult venue Alumni Stadium is for an opposing team - particualry once the whale-pants set get good and sauced on single malt Scotch, Quahog clams, and chowda - but I digress.

BC pulls out the victory, in ugly fashion, 19-17.


The Lighter Side
Clemson fans have a reputation for traveling, wearing orange, and spending two dollar bills emblazened with cute little orange paw prints.

In light of that, I'm sure they will be well represented by the Clemson torch-bearers in all of their eloquent, spirited glory:

Thanks to BC Guy Brian for the link.