GLENDALE, Ariz. — Inside the Clemson locker after Saturday night’s win against Ohio State, a familiar song blasted to help get this party started. The Tigers hollered and whooped and rocked to the words of “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. Because of course they did. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney previously claimed his team didn’t get the respect it deserved this season despite its perfect record, largely because of perceptions that the Tigers’ previous opponents weren’t very good. But never mind that now because now they’ve got it — after coming from behind to beat Ohio State in a thrilling national semifinal game at the Fiesta Bowl 29-23. Respect? “Just a little bit,” sang the song in the locker room. DEFENSE:Nolan Turner, Clemson defense finds redemption with final stop of Ohio State CONTROVERSY:Ohio State sees potential go-ahead touchdown vs. Clemson taken away on review The Tigers (14-0) earned it with a gutsy late drive by sophomore quarterback Trevor…
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