David Cutcliffe channeled his inner Teddy Roosevelt Tuesday, discussing Duke’s upcoming match with the undefeated Clemson Tigers.
“This is the test that everyone of us looks for. There are no guarantees in life. Just be glad you’re in the arena. I tell our young coaches, this is it, right here. This is what you grasp for.”
Cutcliffe said Clemson was as good as any team he’s seen in his long career, citing their balance, effort, coaching and “weapons everywhere.”
And, there’s no way anyone could see any of this as coach-speak. Clemson has won its last five games-all against ACC opponents--by scores of 63-3, 41-7, 59-10, 77-16 and 27-7.