Clemson QB Deshaun Watson stays cool amid playoff hype

CLEMSON, S.C. -- In the aftermath of an ACC championship, as confetti showered the field and his teammates donned T-shirts and hats proclaiming their title, Deshaun Watson did something utterly out of character. He celebrated.

Not only did he openly showcase his emotions, the Clemson quarterback also appeared to -- for just a moment -- embrace the hype that has surrounded him all season, striking a Heisman pose to the cheers of teammates and fans. Sure, he’d acknowledged that winning the trophy would be nice, but this -- during a 13-0 season filled with accolades -- was the closest thing Watson did to campaigning for it.

Turns out, Watson said a day later, it was largely done on a dare by his…