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Great story about Robbie Caldwell rescuing stranded ND fans
Oct 7, 2015, 9:06 PM
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http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20151007/PC20/151009457/clemson-assistant-coach-robbie-caldwell-gives-stranded-notre-dame-fans-a-lift
Written by Aaron Brenner
CLEMSON — For all Larry and Tony Luppi knew, they were about to meet an untimely end at the hands of a kidnapper wearing Clemson gear.
Luckily for the two brothers, Clemson offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell, not a man with bad intentions, was in the right place at the right time to rescue the stranded Notre Dame fans during a driving rainstorm in the wee hours Sunday morning.
Larry Luppi, 31, graduated from Notre Dame’s law school in 2010. He and his brother Tony, 30, both from Southern California, were celebrating Tony’s 30th birthday by making their first trip to South Carolina for Saturday’s nationally televised Notre Dame-Clemson showdown.
“Pretty dedicated fans to come all the way out here. They were the nicest people, and they were tickled pink,” Caldwell said Wednesday night. “All they could talk about was how well they were treated by the Clemson fans. That’s very impressive by our people.”
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Re: Great story about Robbie Caldwell rescuing stranded ND fans
Oct 7, 2015, 9:17 PM
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We really do,have some awesome coaches!
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That was one of the best articles I've read on Clemson ever.
Oct 7, 2015, 9:25 PM
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I continually am impressed with our school, our coaches, and student athletes and our fans. Lukewarm on the administration and board; not a fan of our wind-tunnel tested hairdo AD, but extremely proud to be a Clemson alum and fan.
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Oculus Spirit [80014]
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That's awesome. Thanks for posting.
Oct 7, 2015, 9:27 PM
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Ol' country boy just helpin' out... It's the culture.***
Oct 7, 2015, 9:28 PM
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Re: Great story about Robbie Caldwell rescuing stranded ND fans
Oct 7, 2015, 9:31 PM
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Re: Great story about Robbie Caldwell rescuing stranded ND fans
Oct 7, 2015, 9:39 PM
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Awesome story. We've got a great group of coaches right now.
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Thanks for the article. Makes me proud of all the
Oct 7, 2015, 10:05 PM
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officials, coaches and players in the athletic department and how they represent Clemson so well. Class acts.
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Letterman [262]
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Love it!***
Oct 7, 2015, 10:05 PM
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Oculus Spirit [90753]
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Unreal..the Coach whose OLine helped win the game beat their
Oct 7, 2015, 11:27 PM
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ND Team..and he stops to offer them help!
GoTiGERS..keep Rocking!
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Great story all around! Coach Caldwell is a class act and
Oct 7, 2015, 11:52 PM
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Both of these ND fans were gracious enough to tell the story of their Clemson experience!
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Orange Blooded [2504]
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So you guys were going to....
Oct 8, 2015, 12:47 AM
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....HIKE to Seneca after midnight, walking in the weeds on the other side of the guardrail on Hwy 123 in the driving 1000 year rain??????? Missed your bus...Neither phone charged??
Have you lost your ever lovin' mind? Frankly, with Dumb A planning like that, you guys almost deserve to get kidnapped.
I'm glad things worked out for the them and that Robbie was able to give them a hand. Thousands of other people would have done the same thing at the stadium WITHOUT risking life and limb walking over a mile in the dark on 123.
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Orange Blooded [3728]
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Brought a big smile to my face...nicely done RC!***
Oct 8, 2015, 12:58 AM
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Greatest story ever - nothing like "travel stories" also
Oct 8, 2015, 1:02 AM
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getting help and giving help on the road
LOVE IT
sorta the opposite of "An American Wherewolf in London"
Great story !!!!!!
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Robbie Caldwell is a great coach and we are lucky
Oct 8, 2015, 1:26 AM
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To have him. I'm so thankful Clemson has southern hospitality. If you come to Clemson an don't have a great time it's because you didn't stop to meet the people. No better people on Earth, and I believe that with all my heart. I've been to many places and nowhere matches the friendliness of Clemson.
Being kind and showing love goes a long way with people from anywhere in the world. The more you give the more it comes back and that is why Clemson people are so rich in southern hospitality and love.
Upstate South Carolina is loaded with Good People! Go Tigers! Ranked 6th and I'm enjoying every moment of it. I could get used to being a top 6 team, it just puts a smile on you face. (We are so young too)
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Re: Great story about Robbie Caldwell rescuing stranded ND fans
Oct 8, 2015, 5:24 AM
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Awesome!
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Love my Alma Mater & her people. Our people are what makes
Oct 8, 2015, 7:34 AM
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us different.
Great job, Coach. Great job.
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I gots a kweshon
Oct 8, 2015, 9:23 AM
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how come poor ol' Robbie can't afford a new Suburban?
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In case you were listening to the interview of this guy...
Oct 8, 2015, 7:23 PM
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on Lawton Swann's radio show today.
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