I don't like Phil anymore. I think he sold out to join ESPN but thought his comments were interesting-
Overvalued: Clemson
I like the Tigers this year, as I list them as a contender in the ACC Atlantic and they are my No. 9 surprise team (No. 17 overall in my ratings). I do think they are a little overvalued at the start of the year. They are the media's pick to win the ACC and looking at the Westgate early-season lines, I see they are not an underdog in any game this season. That is surprising because the win total for Clemson this year is at 9.5.
Clemson has everything the average fan covets: A dynamic QB, its top rusher and all of their top receivers back from last year and coming off a 40-6 win over Oklahoma in the bowl. The negatives are that QB Deshaun Watson is often injured and there is a big drop-off to his backup. Also they had the best defense in college football last year, but had 11 players from that unit in NFL camps at the start of August. They are not as deep on that side this season. They also have six games on the schedule in which I have them favored by 3-or-less, pick' em or an underdog.
Overvalued: Clemson
I like the Tigers this year, as I list them as a contender in the ACC Atlantic and they are my No. 9 surprise team (No. 17 overall in my ratings). I do think they are a little overvalued at the start of the year. They are the media's pick to win the ACC and looking at the Westgate early-season lines, I see they are not an underdog in any game this season. That is surprising because the win total for Clemson this year is at 9.5.
Clemson has everything the average fan covets: A dynamic QB, its top rusher and all of their top receivers back from last year and coming off a 40-6 win over Oklahoma in the bowl. The negatives are that QB Deshaun Watson is often injured and there is a big drop-off to his backup. Also they had the best defense in college football last year, but had 11 players from that unit in NFL camps at the start of August. They are not as deep on that side this season. They also have six games on the schedule in which I have them favored by 3-or-less, pick' em or an underdog.
