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TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 27, 2025, 2:30 PM
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All-Pro [770]
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Still has us #1 though?
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Jun 27, 2025, 2:36 PM
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It's interesting, Pate also has Clemson rated #1 outright, but if you want engagement this is the way to get it from Clemson nation perhaps?
I disagree about Neyland, too, but I guess I understand his logic, & after all, it's just a list.
Much prefer being rated #1 on his other list for sure. Go Tigers!
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Playmaker [388]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
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Jun 27, 2025, 2:44 PM
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It is his opinion only....We Clemson fans have bigger
fish to fry this year anyway! Go Tigers...and fans!
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Hall of Famer [8506]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
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Jun 27, 2025, 3:16 PM
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He has us rated as a top-10 place to play nationally. This isn't any kind of slight at all.
EA Sports had us #12 last year, #6 this year. He's directly in the middle of their year over year rankings.
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Orange Immortal [63079]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 27, 2025, 3:28 PM
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He is in the middle alright with his face buried in the crack of his employers A$$!!!
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Hall of Famer [8506]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 27, 2025, 3:47 PM
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So now CBS is anti-Clemson?
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Orange Immortal [64801]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 27, 2025, 4:21 PM
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Pate has had his own show for years. He's been pro Clemson for a long time. He isn't handed an agenda ala esecpn. I respect that. Love AO52, but you're wrong on this one. Jmho of course. But I do judge my opinion when he was a small radio show. He's actually pretty knowledgeable on college sports overall.
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Game Changer [1969]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 28, 2025, 3:37 AM
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I think Pate does a pretty good job. He just needs to add the “P” and lose the”Z” when pronouncing Clemson. Clempson, not Clemzen.
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Clemson Conqueror [11427]
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No P in Clemson for me! It's pronounced just like it's spelled...not difficult!!***
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Jun 28, 2025, 7:21 AM
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 27, 2025, 3:25 PM
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Who really cares what another media Idiot has to say about Clemson. Usually whenever the Idiots like Pate has something to say about colleges and their sports programs, most of the time they don't have a clue of what they're talking about as it shows when Pate opens his mouth. Personally, I say screw him along with anybody else who thinks the same as he does about our beloved Clemson and our sports programs...
Most of the time Idiots will talk hoping they can get somebody to listen to the crap coming from their mouths and dripping off their chins!!!
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Hall of Famer [8506]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
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Jun 27, 2025, 3:46 PM
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What are you talking about? Did you read the article? This is what he said about Clemson...
"Great atmosphere. I've got no complaints," Pate said. "I also think that it's just a wonderful thing that we get to see that place in Week 1 this year. LSU going to Clemson. Not Atlanta. Not New Orleans...College football needs to be played on home (campuses). We get to see Clemson in all of its glory. So, release the balloons, Dabo, outrun his entire roster down the Hill, let's go."
He also has Clemson #1 in his pre-season rankings.
So, "Screw him" is what you want to say to the guy who has the team ranked #1 and the home game atmosphere ranked top 10?
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Tiger Spirit [10079]
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release the balloooooons!***
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Jun 27, 2025, 4:18 PM
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Rival Killer [2849]
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Re: release the balloooooons!***
Jun 28, 2025, 7:17 AM
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Lmao...yeah. are they AI generated now?
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 28, 2025, 7:39 AM
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Couldn't agree more i dont see anything wrong with what he said about our Tigers.
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Orange Blooded [2162]
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Re: Still has us #1 though?
Jun 27, 2025, 9:39 PM
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What makes the fake Death Valley such a hard place to win?
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Game Changer [1732]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
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Jun 27, 2025, 3:19 PM
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Its only tough when we have a great team.
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
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Jun 27, 2025, 3:32 PM
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You are correct. Places are tough to play when teams are good. I’ve seen 50 of the 70 power 4 schools. Trying to be objective, my top 5 would be:
1. Tiger Stadium-LSU
2. Neyland Stadium-Tennessee
3. Husky Stadium-Washington
4. The Swamp-Florida
5. Death Valley-Clemson
Honorable mention: Nebraska, Penn State, original Orange Bowl, auburn, Bama, Kyle field
Coolest: coliseum, horseshoe, big house, Folsom
Heading to Autzen this year.
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Playmaker [377]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 27, 2025, 3:55 PM
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It’s a shame that people that aren’t even “Clemson”, still think that releasing balloons is part of our tradition, yet we don’t do it because we are worried about all the bad things balloons are doing to our planet. Release the dang balloons again!
The cups from the concessions can’t possibly be better.
Go Tigers!
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
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Jun 27, 2025, 5:25 PM
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No, I am no environmentalist by any means and even I know how bad the balloons are for the environment. It wreaks havoc on so many animals, reptiles, fish, ect. It is so bad for everything. Until they can come up with a new type of balloon that isn't they need to definitely NOT do it. I do love it though and wish there was a way we could do it. Go Tigers!!
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Dynasty Maker [3482]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 27, 2025, 4:07 PM
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Naturally been to Neyland but to me the Difference between Neyland and Death Valley(Clemson, the real one) is night and day. There is no debate.
GO TIGERS
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 27, 2025, 4:14 PM
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Well he has not been to Death Valley in years because release the balloons.
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Hall of Famer [8395]
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he says Clemzn and DahBo
Jun 27, 2025, 5:16 PM
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he probably didn't even watch Clemson Football until after the 4th CFP National Title appearance
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Hall of Famer [8395]
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i wonder if he knows Clemson has the longest home win streak of the last 20years
Jun 27, 2025, 5:16 PM
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in all of college football
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BALLOONS !!!
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Jun 27, 2025, 5:34 PM
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I do understand why people think we still release balloons. The best videos that can be found of our iconic entrance include them.
Bring back the balloons!
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Clemson Icon [24825]
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The last time we released balloons Pate still had hair and only 1 white t-shirt.
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Jun 27, 2025, 7:13 PM
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Jus kidding! He’s been a complete cueball since 16 years of age.
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~JKB
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Re: BALLOONS !!!
Jun 27, 2025, 9:23 PM
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The most telling comment of his article!
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Tiger Spirit [9506]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
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Jun 27, 2025, 7:19 PM
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It really hasn’t been that great since Louisville 2016.
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Dynasty Maker [3320]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 27, 2025, 7:51 PM
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Couldn't get past Florida #5.
Doesn't he know Napier has been on the hot seat since arriving ?
Not only is it not " tough to play " it's not even tough to win.
Clown
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Orange Immortal [68989]
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Lost me at "balloons"
Jun 27, 2025, 9:39 PM
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This goon doesn't can know we haven't been able to do that in years, but tries ranking environments?
More junk, more clicks, etc...
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Rival Killer [2849]
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Re: TNET: National analyst lower on Death Valley, challenges 'toughest places to play' rankings
Jun 28, 2025, 7:15 AM
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I've been watching college football a whole lot longer than this ya-hoo. Sonny, ya done f&cked up. No street cred for you. Oregon and Washington higher than us....ah, No. Bammer and UGA lower than them....ah, NO. Go back to bed. You obviously dropped your sippy cup and yer having a cranky moment
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Balloons
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Jun 28, 2025, 7:31 AM
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Here’s the answer, just a simple google search.
Yes, there are environmentally friendly balloon options. Biodegradable latex balloons, made from natural rubber, offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic balloons.
These balloons are designed to decompose more quickly than regular balloons, minimizing their impact on the environment.
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Ring of Honor [21034]
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Any honest Tiger fans
Jun 28, 2025, 8:12 AM
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who attended Clemson-UGA games and many more over the Ford era can attest that Death Valley is quieter and less raucous than those high decibel days when the dominant Tiger Defenses were on the field.
Hopefully, Death Valley will return to glory days with Clemson jacking LSU on August 30. Go Tigers!
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Tiger Titan [51088]
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Death Valley is an amazing atmosphere.
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Jun 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
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I’d put it up against any in college football.
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