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Plyler's Blog: National Champions
Aug 17, 2010, 1:02 PM
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National Champions
National Champions
I met with the Charleston County Clemson Club last Thursday night, and I told them Clemson was going to win the national championship. Then I softened it by adding, "if not this year then soon."
I must admit this is not an original thought.
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Right on! I too will enjoy every win and
Aug 29, 2016, 9:50 AM
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savior this great time in Clemson football history.
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So Well Said!
Aug 29, 2016, 10:15 AM
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Mick, It's been a long time coming, but it's come the right way, and I don't see it leaving soon. One of your points above is a huge reason - the best OL in the country. That has been the biggest missing link we've had since DF was coach, and I am proud to say that the OL now is a real strength. Wea re in for a treat for a while, IMO.
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Re: Plyler's Blog: National Champions
Aug 29, 2016, 10:22 AM
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Oh goodness.
Bob .?.?. sigh.
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Hello there HBIC, after reading that article, what did you
Aug 29, 2016, 12:40 PM
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think about this well-stated comparison?
"In my mind, each season now begins like the fans who were in attendance at a game where Nolan Ryan pitched. He had 773 career starts from 1973-1991, and he threw seven no-hitters. Every time he took the mound you knew there was a chance at a no-hitter. You couldn't have expected the next start to be one, but if you were watching that night, there a chance that game could be the next no-hitter. Every pitcher has a shot a no-hitter just like every team in the country has a chance to win the national title in football. However, Ryan always had a better shot at one, much like powers like Clemson and Alabama now do in football."
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Re: Hello there HBIC, after reading that article, what did you
Aug 29, 2016, 1:00 PM
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Well GWPTiger®, I say if it begins like the fans, then it has to be good. Right? No?
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All you can do is try***
Aug 29, 2016, 2:14 PM
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Re: Plyler's Blog: National Champions
Aug 29, 2016, 10:28 AM
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need to do it now. the future has no guarantees. injuries, bad call, upsets all happen. actually missed a great opportunity last year. seize it when you get it. you never know
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Re: Plyler's Blog: National Champions
Aug 29, 2016, 12:27 PM
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Gives me goosebumps reading that. I've been a Clemson fan since I was about 10 years old (not nearly as long as some of you), but it still seems surreal that we are this good.
It's great being able to turn on the tv and catching Clemson coverage as a part of the numerous college football preview shows and heisman prediction shows. In the past, we got a 2 min segment as a part of the 30 minute ACC Preview segment. This year, about a quarter of the show was about whether or not Clemson AND FSU could make the playoff
I had season tickets last year (and ever since I graduated in 2013), and attended the ACCCG, Orange Bowl, and National Championship. They were all incredible experiences, but each time, I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real. It was a great ride last season, and I'm looking forward to another great season this year whether we win it all or not. It's nice to know we should be elite for (at least a few) years to come.
Spot the d@mn ball! Go Tigers!
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good column!......seasons like this are the
Aug 29, 2016, 12:39 PM
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"rara avis" which builds legends and trophy cases.
It might be hard NOT to have high expectations, cuz it sure as heck is a ton of fun watching this group play football in those orange and white uniforms!!
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Re: Plyler's Blog: National Champions
Aug 30, 2016, 12:22 PM
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Spot on, M. Plyler!
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