The Environment
This weekend could be one of the most anticipated weekends in Clemson's athletic history. Saturday night at 8 o’clock Clemson and Georgia will play in a game with two top 10 teams facing off in Death Valley for just the second time ever.
Clemson is trying to become the first non-conference team ever to beat two top 10 ranked SEC teams in consecutive games.
But a lot will be going on around the stadium before the game, and here is a list of some of the things I am most looking forward to:
The Opening Game
I would be excited if we were opening up against Florida Atlantic this weekend instead of Georgia. I don't want to lie and say that I would be just as fired up, but this is the season opener. This is a team that is ranked eighth in both polls. This is what I have been waiting on since
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's kick went through the uprights on the last play in the Georgia Dome.
First Friday
I have not been able to go to the First Friday Parade in several years because of high school football on Friday nights, but I must admit that I still love this event. It’s probably more for the kids but this old man still likes to see the Clemson spirit, and the parade means football is just a few short hours away. Two words...Kudzoo Kids!
Tiger Walk
I try to get by and check out this new tradition as often as I can, but this Saturday is special because it is the first Tiger Walk of the season. I love the energy and atmosphere created as our guys make their way through the sea of orange.
ESPN College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay has turned into a big deal and it is now an honor when Chris, Lee, Kirk and the crew "come to your city." This is a chance for the nation to see our pride and our excitement about our Tigers. I have changed my attitude on this one. When they first came to Clemson I thought it was a distraction, but this is a big deal and one that helps with my next topic.
Recruiting
This Saturday night is a who's who in terms of recruiting. The list of top prospects from the next three classes should be ultra-impressive. I can't wait to see which prospects make it to town and hear what they have to say about their time at Clemson.
Honorary Captains
Homer Jordan and David Treadwell will serve as honorary Clemson captains for the Georgia game. This year, for the first time, the Tiger Lettermen’s Association is sponsoring a program whereby two former Tigers will return to Death Valley and serve as honorary captains for each home game. Both Jordan and Treadwell have a special history when it comes to the Clemson-Georgia series.
Jordan, a native of Athens, GA, quarterbacked Clemson to the 1981 National Championship. Along the way, he led the Tigers to a 13-3 win over a fourth-ranked, and defending National Champion, Georgia team.
Treadwell kicked two game winning field goals against Georgia: a 46-yarder at Georgia in 1986 on the last play of the game and a 21-yarder with two seconds left the following season at Clemson.
Ford to Be Inducted into Clemson Ring of Honor
Former Clemson head coach
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will be inducted into the Clemson Ring of Honor during the pregame ceremonies of the Georgia game on Saturday. He will be just the ninth member of the Clemson Football Ring of Honor. Former Clemson baseball coach Bill Wilhelm will also be honored at the game and will be inducted into the Clemson Baseball Ring of Honor in the spring.
I can't wait to see Coach Ford get the honor he deserves. This electric moment should only add to a terrific atmosphere. It is also a very appropriate way to honor Clemson's greatest coach, who led the Tigers to their greatest athletic accomplishment.
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Prayer List
We have started a prayer list on the blog. Here are the guidelines:
If you are offended by prayer or prayer lists then I apologize in advance. The blog is free and the prayer list will be on the bottom of the page so you don’t have to read it.
If you would like to add someone to the list please email me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com
*Please let me know when it is appropriate to take the person off of the prayer list.
Those who need our prayers include: Finn Brookover, Jo Ann Bachman, Kenneth Bryant, Pruitt Martin, Got Igers and his family, David Rowland, Leonard, Gillespie and his family, Jim S., Daniel Rosborough, the Huffman family, Nancy Winkler, John Reeve, Vinnie Brock, Kaitlyn L., Susan Miller, Joyce Harley, Steve Proveaux, Jeffrey Greene, the Hutto family, Sherl Drawdy, Caleb Kennedy, Teresa O'Connor, Matt Jacobs, Perrin Seigler, Candee Massee, Lindsey Jordan, Sam Catoe, Tyler Felch, the Nicolopulos family, "the Jacksonville, FL guys," Kim Sims, the Coyle family, Ryleigh Tedder, Steve Lee, Kelly Trakas, Jimmy Moore, the Thomas V. family, Emary Claire Young, Kitty Bowers, Julie Locke, the Scheider family, Lauren Kittles' family, Frank Gentry, Joyce Bussey, Stacey McKeown, Dale Childs, Larry Lentz, Jr., Carl Sharperson, Scott Hannon, William Perry, Tyler Swaney, Lillian, Mark Feit, David Frame, Chad Berry, the family of Matthew M. Watson, the Dowis family, Shervin Messer, Alan Putnam, the Olivers, Lee Tate, Ronnie Abrams, Eddie Greene, the Jackson family, Bill Vader, Jim Taylor, Tina DeWitt, Rock Horne, Christopher Tuten, Bobby Wayne Thomas, Emma and Danielle Carothers, Robert Ditty, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Smith, Dot Cartee, Ayden Mills, Millie Heatley, Lynn Martin and family, Michael Pinson, Jake David family, Angie Crowley, Ira, Mike Tolson, Poly Wells, Dr. Muriel Bishop, Jack Cunningham, Emily Jefford Meister, Zachary Stoller, Aaron Clackum, Pat James, Cortney Moore, William Moore, Angelia and Savannah Anderson, William Ross, Meredith Legg, Scott Johns, Frank Carroll,
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, Alvin Sammons, Georgine McAlhaney, Glen Davis, Mike Price, Clay Childers, Aaron Knight, Danielle Johnston and family, Nicholas Abrams, Lana Kuykendall, Gary, Gary G., William Huggins, Jim Bennett, Chantz Fowler, Ethel McElveen, Michele Gurganus, William Gentry, Lewis Usher and Tanya Sanders, Shon Cooper, Nick Collins, Amanda Peake, Danny Hammond, Chip Turner, Nick Collins, Allen Steen, The Sturkey Family, the Lance family, Nick Chrisley's family, Allison Williams, Lt. Kyle Walker, Summer and Joel Johnson, Nicole O'Donnell, James O. Johnson, Joy Pruett and family, Bill Schmidt, Jack Bailey, the Gardner family, Charles Turner, Kathy Bartholomew, Ray Sanders, David and Robin Blocker, J.R. Ray, Kenneth Kowe, Lauren Sielicki, Doug Bailey and family, Jenna Phipps, Mark Lawrence, Harlan Sullins, Peter Laboy, Kat and Carlisle Jones, Elizabeth Galloway and family, Anita McDonald, Willard Harryman, Liz Surratt, Molly Senn, Jackie Shearer, Richard Sellers, Tim Drisdelle, Edward Easterling, Dawson Bourne, Susan and Mike Brown, Julie Goodman Marshall, Willard and Dorothy Harryman, Justin Jernigan, Jack Cunningham, Mia Daughtery, Tee Senn, our great country, and the men and women in uniform that protect and serve it every day, plus their families.
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