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Here’s my question: If you were going to conduct illegal or clandestine behavior on the sideline – or moreover, just pragmatically watch video – wouldn’t there be more modern devices than a laptop you’d use these days? Last time I checked, Clemson’s football program had a pretty strong reputation for its advanced technology.

You know, my flash takeaway as the contest ended was that it felt like I’d seen that N.C. State loss about a dozen times before. So close, and then so Dave Doeren.

That strikes me as compelling context in the wake of another tight Clemson triumph that yields the desired outcome but perhaps lacked the style points.