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CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson had teetered on the edge of defeat most of the year, so when it finally occurred, the loss to Pittsburgh left the Tigers more puzzled than shocked.The Tigers perfectly planned structure, built on a foundation of last years dominance, showed cracks and instability since the season began. Too many turnovers, too few experienced defenders and some debatable coaching calls caught up to seemingly unflappable Clemson (9-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) in a 43-42 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday when Chris Blewitt nailed a 48-yard field goal with six seconds left.Clemson was among three of the top four College Football Playoff poll teams to lose undefeated seasons, sliding from No. 3 last week to No. 5 . And the first home loss since 2013 has left the Tigers questioning how quickly theyll rebound for a second consecutive national title run.We havent experienced any losses like that, especially at home, not in a long time, said Deshaun Watson, whose ACC-record 580-yard passing game will be overshadowed by his three interceptions, two near the end zone. Just have to keep our heads up, realize not everybodys perfect.Clemson captured college footballs attention last season with its dominant defense and unstoppable offense, led by Watsons knack for delivering the perfect pass. The Tigers rode that combo to a No. 1 ranking at 14-0, an ACC title and the national championship game, where Watson put on a dazzling show with 478 yards of offense and four touchdowns in a 45-40 loss to Alabama.Talk instantly began of a super offense, perhaps the games best ever, led by Watson and featuring proven playmakers like tailback Wayne Gallman and receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott.From the start, though, things were not the same. Clemson opened with underwhelming six-point wins over Auburn and Troy, and fans, analysts and even Watson wondering what was wrong.Clemson looked to gain momentum following a hard-fought, 42-36 win over then-No. 3 Louisville on Oct. 1 to start 4-0. The mistakes continued, though, and nearly cost the Tigers two weeks later against North Carolina State when kicker Kyle Bambard missed a potential game-winning, 33-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation in a 24-17 overtime win .In that game, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney went for a fourth-and-one in OT -- a bold call because it worked -- with C.J. Fuller leaping ahead to keep the drive alive before Watsons winning 10-yard TD toss to Scott.That same, put-it-away attitude by Swinney cost the Tigers this time when Gallman was stopped on third- and fourth-and-one at the Pittsburgh 35 with a minute left. A punt into the end zone, at worst, wouldve left the Panthers 15 more yards to gain in the final 58 seconds.Instead, quarterback Nathan Peterman moved Pitt 34 yards into range for Blewitt, who kicked it straight through.We had been making those kinds of plays this year, Swinney said of failed runs.Clemsons mistakes are up from last year. Watson entered this year with 15 career interceptions and has 13 picks in 10 games this year. The Tigers have 21 turnovers this season after 27 in their 15 games a season ago.Two of Watsons interceptions came with Clemson deep in Pitt territory driving for scores. The last one by linebacker Saleem Brightwell came in the fourth quarter with the Tigers up 42-34 and in the red zone.Clemsons re-manned defense, which lost seven starters from last year, including six taken in the last NFL draft, was also gashed by the Panthers. The Tigers overachieved much of the year but allowed their most points and second most yards (464).Watson said its essential that Clemson regain its swagger and finish strong.At the end of the day, the attitude is still positive, he said.Clemsons championship goals, especially with losses by previously undefeated No. 4 Michigan and No. 7 Washington this weekend, remain intact, Watson said. The Tigers would clinch the ACC Atlantic by beating Wake Forest on Saturday. They close the season at home against rival South Carolina. Win the ACC title game and the Tigers, with all their flaws, likely head back to the playoffs.This team has the heart of a champion, and that will be revealed, Swinney said. I believe that adversity builds character and reveals it. I know what this team is made of, and well fight back, respond and move on.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 NBA Jerseys China . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Wholesale NBA Jerseys From China . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. http://www.cheapnbajerseysauthenticonline.com/ . 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WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Nikolaj Ehlers isnt particularly interested in personal accolades.Ehlers scored twice to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.All I care about is how the team is doing, and the personal comes second, the second-year forward said. But its not that Ive been feeling like I havent played well. I feel really good and am playing with a lot of confidence, and just playing the game and it has worked out.Patrik Laine had a goal and two assists and Blake Wheeler also scored for the Jets. Mark Scheifele had two assists and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 shots to improve to 12-10-1 this season.Ehlers has three goals in the last four games after snapping a 15-game drought.Hes a guy when it rains it pours. He creates a lot of opportunities, Wheeler said of his linemate. It was nice to see him get a good look at the goalie and put it where he wanted to.Jarome Iginla had a power-play goal for Colorado, and Calvin Pickard had 26 saves while making his first career NHL start in his hometown.That lapse in the third period, I dont know how quickly they scored the two goals, but it was quick and that was the difference in the hockey game, Pickard said. When were hard pressed to score goals I have to come up with another big save.Its a lot of fun always coming back to Winnipeg and seeing friends and family, and playing in front of them.Laine openedd the scoring at 7:06 of the second, taking a pass from Scheifele for a one-timer on a 2-on-1 rush for the 18-year-old rookies 18th.dddddddddddd Laine is in third in the NHL in goals, trailing only Pittsburghs Sidney Crosby (21) and Bostons David Pastrnak (19).(Scheifele) is a really good passer. He got the pass to me and it was easy to score, Laine said. I knew he was going to pass so I had to be ready.Wheelers ninth of the season came on a 2-on-1 rush as Mathieu Perreault set him up at 2:54 of the third. Ehlers made it 3-0 at 4:03.After Iginla pulled the Avalanche within two with 2:01 remaining, Ehlers had an empty-netter in 30 seconds to go.Game notes The Jets penalty kill, which has struggled this season -- 28th in the league at 75.6 percent entering Sunday -- killed off two of three Colorado power plays. The Jets have now allowed nine power-play goals in their last five games, including a 3-for-3 effort by Florida on Thursday night. ... Winnipeg, fourth in the Central Division, improved to 10-1-0 when leading after two periods and increased its lead over last-place Colorado to 10 points.UP NEXTAvalanche: At Minnesota on Tuesday night.Jets: At Vancouver on Tuesday night to open a stretch of two games in three days against the Canucks -- both on the road. ' ' '