Clemson Football: The 10 greatest ‘what-ifs’ in Tiger History

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 29: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers greets fans during the Tiger Walk prior to the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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6. The Catch, Part II was called Offensive Pass-Interference

Was it a push-off? The referee certainly did say it was.

Of course, we’re talking about the infamous moment known as ‘The Catch: Part II’ where Rod Gardner caught a Hail Mary heave from Woody Dantzler as the clock ticked under 20 seconds against in-state rival South Carolina. Gardner’s catch set up a game-winning field goal and the Tigers rallied from behind to beat the Gamecocks 16-14.

But what if the official had called it a push-off? All of a sudden, that momentum-shifting, historical play would’ve been wiped out and Clemson’s win likely with it.

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