pull a clemson 

the act whereby an overrated football team builds up a big winning streak and artificially high national ranking by beating up on inferior competition, only to lose a bunch of games and get killed by truly good teams at the end of the season, thus exposing them for what they truly are.

"Clemson started off the 2011 season 8-0 and ranked as high as #6, only to 'pull a Clemson' and lose 4 of their last 5, get embarrassed by their rival South Carolina, and then give up the most points in bowl history to West Virginia in the Orange Bowl."

pull a clemson by CaliCock January 7, 2012

pull a clemson 

To make it to a big stage or high point and then fail beyond comprehension. To fail miserably.

When someone screws up a work:
Well I guess you will have to talk to the boss about that - you pulled a clemson.

To my son, You have a test today. Well don't pull a clemson.

When the check out clerk at Walmart rings up an item twice - Hey you pulled a clemson on my bill.

References: 2012 Orange Bowl
West Virginia 70 Clemson 33

pull a clemson by ACC_SUCKS January 8, 2012

Pull a Clemson 

To have 4 or more straight 10 win seasons. To not lose to anyone outside the top 10 for 4 or more years. To be a consistent powerhouse. To repeatedly beat SEC teams.

Ohio State just "Pulled a Clemson" in the playoffs against Alabama. pull a clemson

Pull a Clemson by Blark35 September 7, 2015