the season finale loss to Penn State, he threw three interceptions and to cap off 12 for
the season.
If the Badgers cannot establish the run game, it will be disastrous for Wisconsin
because, if Jadeveon Clowney is able to rush the passer, it is going to be a long night
for Stave.
Connor Shaw is the complete opposite of Stave. He also has solid numbers (2,616 total
yards) but does a great job taking care of the football. Shaw has 26 total touchdowns
and just one pick on the season.
Deciding factor of the game
This game will go as Clowney does. He doesn’t necessarily need big stats or the “big
hit,” but he must be disruptive. Will he play this game cautiously, knowing he is just one
injury-free game away from a big NFL paycheck? Or will he play full throttle knowing
this is the last impression he can deliver to those NFL
teams?
People know Clowney for his sacks and big hits, but he
can be just as effective by making the opposing offense
predictable as they try to limit his production. I hope we
get Clowney’s best, but after seeing Marcus Lattimore
last season, it is hard to blame him if he coasts through
the game.
Predictions
Steve Spurrier is one of the top 15 coaches of all time, and what he did to build the
Florida Gators and South Carolina Gamecocks programs is nothing short of amazing.
However, the one complaint I have against Spurrier is that his teams have seemed to
underperform in bowl games.
He has a 3-4 bowl record at South Carolina and even in victory has not always looked
overly impressive. I also worry that too many players will be looking toward the draft
instead of the game. As a result, I think the Badgers pull off the upset.
Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, South Carolina 24
Stat prediction: Wisconsin 175-plus yards rushing.