CLEMSON – The last time Clemson visited New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, Tiger players were frequent visitors to Bourbon Street and Café du Monde and the sights and sounds of New Orleans around the new year. When the game arrived, Alabama looked like the more focused team and walked out of the Superdome with a victory.
This time, none of the Clemson players will give a hoot about Bourbon Street as the Tigers prepare to take on LSU in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
“The difference between a bowl game and a National Championship is we are there a week for a bowl game.