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All-American [566]
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My football story from this past weekend....
Feb 3, 2014, 10:23 AM
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I'm a registered Professional Engineer, and I volunteer at NCEES in Clemson once a quarter to help prepare questions, exams, specifications, etc. A good friend of mine from TN also does this, and this past weekend we had a meeting and we both brought our wives. His wife had never been to Clemson, so after dinner on Saturday night, I drove them around campus and gave them a brief tour. We went to the football stadium around 9:30 p.m., and we got out and looked through the gate at the top of the hill. The stadium was lit up and all the screens were flashing, I guess due to the big recruiting weekend. I told them about the stadium, the Rock, etc, and noticed two guys on the field throwing the football around in the West end zone.
We then drove around to the West End Zone, and I noticed one of the small gates was unlocked. I asked them if they wanted to go on the field, and even though my wife was worried, we out-voted her. We walked through the gate, down the tunnel, and came out into the end zone. After taking a few pictures, I walked toward the players and immediately noticed one was Deshaun Watson (the other was Artavis Scott). I began talking with them, and my wife, my friends, and our 8-year-old daughter joined in. They were very polite and humble young men, and took time to pose for pictures with my daughter and our wives. My friend even grabbed a football, asked Artavis to run a 10-yard out (which he did), and my friend threw him a pass.
The talked with us for about 20 minutes (recruitment, family, where they were from, etc.), and I asked them why they chose Clemson. They said they chose Clemson because of the coaches and the family atmosphere. They absolutely love Dabo and Chad. I told them it was a great place to be. I also asked them what they were doing out on the field so late, and they showed me sheets of paper and said they were trying to learn the playbook.
As we were leaving, we thanked them for their time, and they thanked us for stopping by and talking with them, and gave our wives and my daughter a hug. When I got back to the end zone, I yelled to Deshaun that I was open, and he threw me a pass.
My friends now want their daughter to come to Clemson, and my 8-year-old can't stop talking about it. Dabo has recruited not only good players but fine young men.
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Commissioner [907]
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Clemson and the sons of Clemson
Feb 3, 2014, 10:27 AM
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are special people. Cool story
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All-In [27374]
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Re: Clemson and the sons of Clemson
Feb 3, 2014, 10:34 AM
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Good story. Only at Clemson is that likely to happen. But, most of know that Clemson is a special place.
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Commissioner [909]
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Why is Clemson so special?
Feb 4, 2014, 8:43 AM
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Gentlemen, and Ladies,
The place is not special unless we help keep it that way. We have a lot of responsibility, a grand duty, a great legacy and a wonderful opportunity. May we all do our parts to keep it special by all being the people we need to be professionally, personally and spiritually. May we continue to treasure this place, grow it, show it proudly, wear the colors and enhance the vision of Mr. Clemson for the betterment of the common man. Go Tigers! Beat Carolina!
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Legend [15817]
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POTD....a must read!!! 2 TU***
Feb 3, 2014, 10:39 AM
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Re: POTD....a must read!!! 2 TU***
Feb 3, 2014, 10:40 AM
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Yes, that was a cool story.
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Orange Blooded [3788]
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But did you catch the pass?***
Feb 3, 2014, 10:43 AM
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All-American [566]
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Yes I did, thank God!***
Feb 3, 2014, 10:49 AM
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Orange Blooded [2182]
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Thanks...Great story
Feb 3, 2014, 10:58 AM
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I'm glad your wife let you go in!
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110%er [5712]
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Well, they do have an 8 year old daughter ...
Feb 3, 2014, 11:49 AM
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... so I assumed that was a given.
Wait, what are we talking about?
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All-American [566]
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I see what you did there...***
Feb 3, 2014, 11:56 AM
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The best part about this story is...going forward
Feb 3, 2014, 11:24 AM
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every time your wife tries to tell you something is a bad idea, you can fall back on this as an example of when she was wrong. It's every man's dream to have that card to play.
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Oculus Spirit [93690]
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Oh yeah, that works...
Feb 3, 2014, 6:11 PM
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in your dreams.
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Oculus Spirit [78892]
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You know Mimi?
Feb 3, 2014, 11:54 AM
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Tell her I said hey.
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All-American [566]
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Yep, she's a good friend.***
Feb 3, 2014, 11:55 AM
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Oculus Spirit [78892]
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Cool
Feb 3, 2014, 11:59 AM
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she was my wife's college roommate.
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CU Medallion [53267]
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+4
Feb 3, 2014, 3:04 PM
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scoks
ROLL OUT
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Orange Blooded [2939]
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Great post 88! Thanks
Feb 3, 2014, 7:51 PM
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Thank you for sharing that!
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CU Guru [1788]
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Re: My football story from this past weekend....
Feb 3, 2014, 7:55 PM
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Very cool story, memories that will last forever!
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Orange Blooded [2430]
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Great story
Feb 3, 2014, 10:47 PM
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I came down from Tn few months ago but wasnt lucky enough to find any unlocked gates. was wanting so bad to get on the field. Hopefully next time
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Not sure why, but that almost made me tear up a little.
Feb 4, 2014, 9:04 AM
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Great story. The future is bright for those 2 guys if they're that dedicated.
On a side note, we occasionally need the services of a P.E. Shoot me a Tmail if your interested in some extra business.
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