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Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers Will Likely Miss Florida State Game

Scribe Written on November 01, 2009

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 23: Chris Clemons #22 of the Clemson Tigers holds up the ball after a defensive play during their game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels on September 23, 2006 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo By Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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One of Clemson's best defensive players will probably not be available for their showdown with the Florida State Seminoles. Tigernet.com is reporting that defensive end Da'Quan Bowers has suffered a strained MCL as well as a PCL sprain.

Malliciah Goodman, Andre Branch, and Kevin Alexander are the players that will have to step in if Bowers can't play. This is a potentially huge blow to the Clemson Tigers. Bowers is an athletic freak capable of playing sideline to sideline. Florida State brings the ACC's number one offense to Death Valley, averaging 443 yards of offense per game.

The Tigers control their own destiny in the ACC Atlantic, and can get one step closer with a win over Florida State. The loss of Bowers will put extra strain on Kevin Steele's defense.

Florida State has their own injury concerns. Quarterback Christian Ponder suffered bruised ribs in the Noles game with NC State. I'm thinking if he can throw it, he'll play.

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