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5 players that are key to Clemson’s title hopes

By Anthony Messenger

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Clemson Tigers run onto the field before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Clemson Tigers run onto the field before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) is greeted by head coach Dabo Swinney prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Wayne Gallman (9) is greeted by head coach Dabo Swinney prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Wayne Gallman

Gallman has not been as productive this season, but his importance to this Clemson team is no different. Wayne Gallman has rushed for 670 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year.

Wayne Gallman is vital to Clemson’s National Championship hopes because he provides balance to Clemson’s offense. Right now, Clemson is essentially one dimensional on offense. Deshaun Watson threw the ball 70 times against Pittsburgh. While Watson is arguably the best quarterback in all of college football, Clemson’s offense needs some form of balance.

Gallman needs to run the ball effectively to control the tempo of the game. Clemson has one of the best defenses in the country, but, if they are on the field all night they are going to give up points. Gallman can help keep the defense fresh by chewing time off of the clock.

Clemson also needs Wayne Gallman in the redzone. Deshaun Watson has had decision making problems when the Tigers get down in the redzone. The best fix for that is running the football, its quite simple. If opposing defenses are consistently dropping multiple linebackers in coverage, the numbers inside of the tackle box are in Clemson’s favor. Feed Gallman and get out of the way.

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