Music City Bowl

The Music City Bowl: Kentucky vs. Clemson



Kentucky has had a solid defensive season, allowing their offense top score enough points to win. Clemson, on the other hand has shown a very up and down team this year. Some weeks they look like they could beat anyone, other weeks they look like they belong in D-3. While the SEC normally dominates the ACC, I think the key player of this game, C.J. Spiller, will prove too versatile to stop. Clemson wins.


Prospects to Watch in this Game


Clemson, Runningback, C.J. Spiller: Amazingly versatile, Spiller scored 20 touchdowns to this point through rushing, receiving and returning. A first rounder in the mold of Felix Jones and Reggie Bush.


Clemson, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End, Ricky Sapp: Has great athleticism and underrated strength. While a little light for a 4-3 end, he would fit very well as a 3-4 OLB.


Kentucky, Cornerback, Trevard Lindley: A solid cover corner, who excels in zone. Is a little on the smaller size and not quite the tackler that most scouts would prefer. A solid second rounder who could make noise if he tests well.


Kentucky, Linebacker, Micah Johnson: A strong tackler, who flies from sideline to sideline. Struggles some in recognition and reaction, but has great measurables and should go in the first three rounds.


Also note the performance of Clemson Receiver Jacoby Ford.