Coaches Review The Battle....
Maryland Head Coach Mark Duffner
"We certainly didn't do what we had to do to win the game. We
were unable to stop Clemson's inside power game or the scramble
of their quarterback."
"We did not play well at the line of scrimmage. We were unable
to control the football. We did not perform up to the level of
our expectations for our team. It is very disappointing."
"I was disappointed that we weren't able to stop their play in
the fourth quarter."
"Our execution was not at the level we had to have against this
team."
Clemson Head Coach Tommy West
"I'm really proud of this team again -- and it's been that way
for the last several games -- of standing up and showing what
we're made of when a lot of people were ready to throw in the
towel on them."
"This week we challenged the defense as well as the offensive
line and they gave their answer today. I thought it looked like
they were on a mission and they went out and made the best of
what was offered to them."
"The orange pants -- the seniors wanted to wear them before
today, but I didn't think that they had earned the right to wear
them because the orange pants are special and we just don't put
them on for the heck of it."
"Our coaches had the team ready to play. They had a good game
plan. But regardless of what kind of plan the coaches have, the
players make the plans work."
"I can't say enough for our defense by accepting our challenge.
It looked like when one player would slow a runner up, there
were three or four showing up right behind him in some great
gang tackling."
"When we had to run today, our offensive line was there. I'm
sorry Raymond (Priester) didn't get his 100 yards, but he had it
and the play was called back for holding. But I guess I am
happiest for Sam (Zanders) who really turned on the after
burners."
"We had to make a few adjustments on our game plan in the first
half, and I believe we made another one or so in the second
half. All of the adjustments helped us out."
On Nealon Greene's shoulder: "Nothing broken and he'll start
getting treatment on it Sunday. Glenn Rountree went back in
after having to come out for a few plays and he appears to be
okay."
