Not saying Book isn't, he's been terrific to date...but Clements had that swagger about him when he trotted out with game on line..In '74, after the title season, Clements had to pull out many a game,as the Irish had many tight scrapes...and the two wins over Bama in the bowls by 1 and 2 points are forever in Irish lore
As you said , he had a little luck too...that ball to Casper leading to winning FG against Bama hung there a long time...and I think the pass to Weber, Clements himself said he thought a pick was coming..I loved the competitive spirit of Clements..