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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks to fans with safety Rashard Hall (31) and tight end Brandon Ford (80) after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro is hoisted after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro (39) is hoisted into the air after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson players pile up in the middle of the field after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24 on a field goal as time expired. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    Clemson defeats LSU 25-24 with a last second field goal to win the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson defensive back Garry Peters (26) celebrates with fans after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Brandon Ford #80 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers with the trophy during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Cleveland Davis #93 and a coach of the LSU Tigers stand with the Clemson Tigers for prayer after a 25-24 Clemson win in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Brandon Thomas #63 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 and Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers react after kicking the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins gets past LSU safety Eric Reid for a touchdown reception against LSU in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers pitches the ball away from Kwon Alexander #25 of the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: DeAndre Hopkins #6 of the Clemson Tigers draws a pass interference call from Eric Reid #1 of the LSU Tigers in the final minutes during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney and his Clemson Tigers celebrate their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers holds his Offensive MVP trophy after their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Travis Dickson #41 of the LSU Tigers dives over Rashard Hall #31 of the Clemson Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: DeAndre Hopkins #6 of the Clemson Tigers is upended by Eric Reid #1 and Lamin Barrow #57 of the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers points to the LSU Tigers defense during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Kevin Minter #46 and Eric Reid #1 tackle DeAndre Hopkins #6 of the Clemson Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    Clemson defeats LSU 25-24 with a last second field goal by Chandler Catanzaro (39) to win the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    Curtis Compton - AP
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins gets past LSU safety Eric Reid for a touchdown reception to cut the LSU lead to 24-22 in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A NCAA college football game in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Curtis Compton) GWINNETT OUT MARIETTA OUT LOCAL TV OUT (WXIA, WGCL, FOX 5)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro reacts after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson's Chandler Catanzaro (39) kicks the winning 37-yard field goal against LSU as time expires in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson coach Dabo Swinney holds the trophy after Clemson defeated LSU 25-24 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson linebacker Jonathan Willard, right, embraces a teammate after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro (39) is hoisted into the air after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal after the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney and his Clemson Tigers celebrate their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Les Miles of the LSU Tigers questions a call in the final minutes against the Clemson Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with Tajh Boyd #10 after their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins gets past LSU safety Eric Reid for a touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd walks off he field with the MVP trophy after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers reacts with Spencer Benton #13 after kicking the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers kicks the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 31: Tajh Boyd #10 of the Clemson Tigers holds his Offensive MVP trophy after their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with Tajh Boyd #10 after their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates their 25-24 win over the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Chandler Catanzaro #39 of the Clemson Tigers kicks the game-winning field goal against the LSU Tigers during the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl at Georgia Dome on December 31, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro (39) is hoisted into the air after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal against LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    LSU head coach Les Miles argues a call during 1st half action against Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney tells his quarterback to use his eyes during 1st-half action against LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    CURTIS COMPTON - MCT
    LSU defender Sam Montgomery levels Clemson wide receiver Adam Humphries during 1st-half action in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)
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    Mike Stewart - AP
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) makes a catch as LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) defends during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Barrow was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) works against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU running back Spencer Ware (11) his hit by Clemson defensive tackle Josh Watson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU linebacker Tahj Jones (58) vies for a fumbled ball with Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) is tackled by LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan (18) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) takes a break during a timeout against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney speaks to players during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) works against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) works against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) works against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) works against Clemson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) works against LSU during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU head coach Les Miles heads out with the team before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball into the end zone during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) pauses after an injury before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks with an official during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver Adam Humphries (16) runs as LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) tries to stop him during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson linebacker Quandon Christian (34) reacts after sacking LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) is helped off the field after an injury before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) pauses after an injury before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd is at center rear. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Steve Patrick plays the trumpet during the National Anthem before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) clashes with LSU safety Craig Loston (6) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham (3) works against Clemson safety Rashard Hall (31) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball into the end zone during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) reacts to his fumble as LSU linebacker Kevin Minter (46) looks on during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    Mike Stewart - AP
    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball into the end zone during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) works against LSU during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) works against LSU during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson running back Andre Ellington (23) runs as LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) misses catch under pressure from LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU running back Michael Ford (42) works against Clemson during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Mike Stewart - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) works before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    S. Truett Cathy the founder of Chick-fil-A watches teams warming up before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Mike Stewart - AP
    LSU fans wait for the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Former LSU basketball player and NBA player Shaquille O'Neal walks the field before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU cheerleaders celebrate before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Mike Stewart - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) works before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU cheerleaders pray before the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU safety Craig Loston (6) celebrates his fumble recovery with safety Eric Reid (1) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU running back Jeremy Hill runs the ball into the end zone during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) heads to the turf after a short run as LSU linebacker Kevin Minter (46) defends during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) makes a catch against LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) watches during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is sacked by Clemson defensive end Malliciah Goodman (97) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is taken to the turf for a sack by Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (50) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) reacts to his fumble as LSU linebacker Kevin Minter (46) stands over him during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. LSU recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball under pressure from Clemson defensive end Malliciah Goodman (97) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Mettenberger was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU head coach Les Miles walks the sidelines during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Clemson safety Jonathan Meeks, left, and defensive back Garry Peters (26) defend as LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a touchdown catch during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a catch as Clemson defensive back Garry Peters (26) watches during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    David Goldman - AP
    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs past Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer (9) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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