For Clemson, it's the defense, stupid

The Tigers' recent resurgence has been fueled by outstanding performances by the defense. (More here, including a helpful chart.)

SCHEDULE MODEL RELEASED: The ACC has released a model of the 2005 schedule for the newly expanded conference. Clemson is slated to play Boston College; Duke; Florida State; at Georgia Tech; at Maryland; Miami; at NC State; and at Wake Forest.

THE NOTEBOOKS: Here and here. Also, here's a notebook on the ACC from The State.