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Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 9:11 AM
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I've been thinking about Ford and Dabo and the Alabama/Clemson connections of the past and present. I know Danny has resided in the upstate of SC vs moving back to Alabama, post coaching. Does anybody know why he chose that? I hope whatever led him has gotten in the Swinney's blood and when/if the time comes, they choose to reside in the upstate as well. Great place for championship families!
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Ford's farm
Apr 27, 2017, 9:21 AM
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was a part of one of his contract deals at Clemson. He got that as part of an extension I believe back in the 80s. He kept it, obviously, even when he went to Arkansas. When you have a farm, it isn't so easy to just find something similar in a different area like you would a house.
Plus, it's God's Country so of course he stayed!
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Re: Ford's farm
Apr 27, 2017, 4:27 PM
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I think the fans purchased the farm for him if my memory serves me correctly
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Re: Ford's farm
Apr 27, 2017, 4:37 PM
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I guess in a literal sense, this is true
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Fairly simple two part answer. Danny was an Alabama grad
Apr 27, 2017, 9:22 AM
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who became a Clemson guy. All of us who have been a part of Clemson and can identify with how Clemson gets in your blood. He built strong relationships here both inside and outside of football. Second, he became a farmer. Some of us know how that gets in your blood too. Even when he was a head coach at Arkansas, he kept his farm in Pendelton.
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 9:23 AM
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Its not called God's country for no reason. Great place to live. Convenience to Clemson for all of the commemorative events. Free beer at the tap room. Photo and Signature $ ops as a perpetual celebrity.
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There is something in these hills...***
Apr 27, 2017, 9:29 AM
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Re: There is something in these hills...***
Apr 27, 2017, 9:37 AM
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Really appreciate all of your answers!! Did not know that was a contractual agreement. Is that still an incentive sometimes? Did the Swinneys get the land the new home is on in the extension? If so, nice play in keeping them grounded
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You hit the nail on the head***
Apr 27, 2017, 3:23 PM
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 9:53 AM
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Both great coaches.
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 10:14 AM
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Frank Howard done the samething
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 10:32 AM
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No Kidding. I just checked and saw he is buried at Wooland Cemetery in Clemson.
Thanks yet again!
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 11:04 AM
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When Ford was ousted by Lennon/Robinson, part of his negotiations in leaving was that the farm in Pendleton was paid off/given to him from what I remember.
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 11:09 AM
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Good intel! Good move by Danny also. Bet that property has appreciated like crazy since then.
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Re: Danny Ford question relating to Dabo
Apr 27, 2017, 4:54 PM
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> When Ford was ousted by Lennon/Robinson, part of his
> negotiations in leaving was that the farm in
> Pendleton was paid off/given to him from what I
> remember.
So, basically what you are saying.... is that when Danny was run off;
Lennon and Robinson "Bought the Farm"!!
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