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I was at the game tonight and our student fan base
Feb 18, 2014, 11:51 PM
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should be ashamed. That was pathetic and disrespectful to a team that was picked 14th preseason and is in 6th place. About time Brownell calls them out for not showing up. There was a lot of talk about them not showing up to support the team. If you're a student and didn't show up, you should be ashamed
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I guess the little thumbs down clown was one of the students
Feb 18, 2014, 11:59 PM
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who didn't show up. Plyler and Philpott blasted all you today also
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There are some students who have things to do on a Tuesday
Feb 19, 2014, 12:01 AM
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I had a lab during the game
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19,000 students in total to fill 2,000 seats, though
Feb 19, 2014, 12:05 AM
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Not all of them had tests, work, labs, events, parties, etc.
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Re: I guess the little thumbs down clown was one of the students
Feb 19, 2014, 12:24 PM
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I was an engineering student and received my BS and MS in Bioengineering and I never missed an ACC home game in 6 years... EVER. That is NOT an excuse.
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Commissioner [955]
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I was shocked at the lack of students.
Feb 19, 2014, 12:03 AM
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Free tickets, plus a free head band for the whole student section i believe. The first 1000 students got t shirts. I went to the game and would've gone regardless, but usually promotions get more students there.
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All-TigerNet [11435]
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I think more students showed up for last years games
Feb 19, 2014, 12:07 AM
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Numerous reporters for Clemson are blasting the students for not showing up
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Re: I was shocked at the lack of students.
Feb 19, 2014, 12:31 AM
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I was too due to the fact it was an acc game...it was very important to have the students there for support for the team and I hope they just cut the number of student tickets to 1000 plus band for the new arena. But they missed a great game and I was happy to be there to see these guys win an important game.
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Brownell will leave, first good job offer if the fans
Feb 19, 2014, 12:09 AM
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don't start supporting this team and I wouldn't blame him.
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Re: Brownell will leave, first good job offer if the fans
Feb 19, 2014, 12:35 AM
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And we better hope he does not. The recruiting is the best it has been in years and we have some good ones coming in. With the new arena being build and something he has wanted...he knew it would take a little time to get us to where we were competitive. Smaller but vocal crowds in a midsize gym and pay him well...we start hitting the NCAA dance every year and people will start crying cause they cant see a game...too bad. Cant wait for the new arena....
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Re: Re: Brownell will leave, first good job offer if the fans
Feb 19, 2014, 12:55 AM
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I agree 1000%....we are in for some excellent basketball on the next couple years!!! Fingers crossed KJ stays!!! 
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Re: He will stay if he wins and is compensated for his
Feb 19, 2014, 7:49 AM
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efforts. If he should get lucky and really turn it on, he will leave for the bigger bucks. You can't blame him for that. I doubt that he will hit that doubt that level, though, I would like to see it.
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The students that make me mad
Feb 19, 2014, 12:15 AM
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are the ones that went to the game, got the free stuff, checked in on roar rewards and left. They just went to pick up their headband and walked right back out the door. The roar thing doesn't get people in, it only gets them to walk close enough to the stadium to check in. Central Spirit is the only students at any athletic event.
I was at my engineering test, and this was my second basketball game I missed this season that I could go to (The first was at the same time as a soccer game) But I am sad to say I saw the turnout was awful.
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What's worse is that even when there's actually a decent
Feb 19, 2014, 12:19 AM
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amount of them (like against UVa), they just sit there the whole game. The loudest they get is when they are throwing out f***ing t-shirts.
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Re: I was at the game tonight and our student fan base
Feb 19, 2014, 12:35 AM
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If you can't get drunk at it or it's not something interesting to put on twitter, the students don't care.
Also, I think I heard during the broadcast that we're like 350 out of 351 in game tempo. Boring as hell basketball isn't going to get people cheering in the stands. These students are used to seeing 50 points at a football game, a 40 point basketball game might as well be baseball to them.
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We have one of the most electrifying players
Feb 19, 2014, 12:52 AM
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In college basketball...so I won't shed a tear for the poor students and their lack of entertainment.
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I still don't get this.
Feb 19, 2014, 8:30 AM
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How can people say this isn't exciting basketball? I absolutely love the way our guys play. They may not be the most talented as a group but they always play hard.
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Re: I was at the game tonight and our student fan base
Feb 19, 2014, 1:00 AM
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very busy time of the semester right now for many, including myself. Would liked to have gone but the cards didn't fall with the project I'm working on, however I am not ashamed, and don't particularly like being called out like that on something as simple as a basketball game. Enjoy the win and find something else to complain about
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110%er [6582]
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as if all other Universities dont have classes
Feb 19, 2014, 8:40 AM
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try again, there are smaller schools that do a better job filling the seats
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CU Guru [1999]
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Re: as if all other Universities dont have classes
Feb 19, 2014, 11:49 AM
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and that's somehow my fault? the way some of you view things is unbelievable
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Did your project take longer than expected
Feb 19, 2014, 11:53 AM
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because you had to go back and edit for capitalization and punctuation?
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CU Guru [1999]
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yes
Feb 19, 2014, 2:17 PM
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happy now?
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All-TigerNet [13190]
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No, SoccerKrzy got banned
Feb 19, 2014, 2:21 PM
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I don't know if I want to live on this board anymore. I may never attend another basketball game again in protest.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Why only call out the students
Feb 19, 2014, 1:03 AM
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When the (half full) student section is still a large percentage of the entire crowd? Where are the non students? I'd love to hear your excuses
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Re: Why only call out the students
Feb 19, 2014, 1:16 AM
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They don't serve beer at Little John! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!! 
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The non-student section had a much higher % of vacant seats
Feb 19, 2014, 2:19 AM
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What's your excuse? Do workplaces schedule midterms now?
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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Nice try
Feb 19, 2014, 8:57 AM
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Don't know if you're aware, but a lot of people after graduation actually have to move away from Clemson. We can't walk to the games or take a 5 minute car ride to the games. We also don't get free tickets.
I can't speak for all alums, but for me...buying tickets, leaving work early, driving 2+ hours to Clemson, attending the game, driving 2+ hours back, and being at work by 7am the next morning is probably a little more difficult than it would be for a college student.
Just a guess though.
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Re: Nice try
Feb 19, 2014, 9:44 AM
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I'm aware of this, thank you. I'm just tired of the students getting 100% of the blame for attendance, when the people who call us out are the ones sitting on the couch. Littlejohn holds what, 10k? 12k? You're telling me there aren't enough alumni within reasonable driving distance to crack 75% capacity?
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There's a lot more to it than that
Feb 19, 2014, 9:55 AM
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I'll let you in on what the real world looks like.
First, 9-5 jobs are a thing of the past. I don't know what you consider a reasonable driving distance, but even if I lived in Greenville, SC for example doing my same job, making a game during the week is next to impossible. I'm happy when I can leave work by 7pm or so.
Second, I graduated Clemson in 2001 and attended grad school after about 6 years in a professional field. I have student loans that are more than the mortgage on my house. I also have a wife and a 5-year old son that I support. Even if I could leave work in time to get to a game, I have to pick and choose which Clemson events I can go to that fit into a budget. That's the reality of the present economy.
Students on the other hand get free tickets and live within walking distance or a 5-minute drive. Even if you take the students who had engineering exams last night, there is no excuse to not fill the student section.
When you're 35 with a career, family, mortgage, etc. come back and let me know what your capabilities are to attend basketball games on a Monday night.
Furthermore, with all this in mind...as a former student I would encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity you have to attend Clemson sporting events because one day you will look back and wish you could still be there and you will miss your days at Clemson. Don't miss those days now!
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Re: There's a lot more to it than that
Feb 19, 2014, 10:08 AM
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Great, that's good for you. I'm also aware of what the "real world" looks like. And I also know that every Clemson alum is not in your shoes. There are plenty within 30 minutes of Clemson who can go to the games, and choose not to. Don't even pretend as if that's not the case. Lack of interest in the basketball program is not just limited to the students, and we both know it. And to your last point, I am taking advantage of it. I'm having the time of my life.
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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+1 for your last sentence
Feb 19, 2014, 10:11 AM
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The rest of it, we'll just agree to disagree.
Even people working in places like G-Vegas have a tough time getting to games during the week. It just isn't the same as being a college student.
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So, were you at the game?
Feb 19, 2014, 9:55 AM
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Also, how many friends did you bring? These are important questions.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Re: So, were you at the game?
Feb 19, 2014, 10:08 AM
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Yes, I was there and I was with my roommates.
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All-TigerNet [13190]
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So, you just went with a bunch of doods?
Feb 19, 2014, 10:14 AM
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Step you game up son.
(Also, thank you for attending the game)
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lol like you can't take your private jet GWP***
Feb 19, 2014, 4:22 PM
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Technically
Feb 19, 2014, 9:15 AM
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Unless you live overseas you can still walk to LJ
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Fine, a "reasonable" walking distance***
Feb 19, 2014, 9:23 AM
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I wouldn't try to split hairs with an attorney***
Feb 19, 2014, 9:34 AM
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Re: Why only call out the students
Feb 19, 2014, 9:43 AM
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You really comparing the ease of walking across campus with driving from Greenville or further away on a weekday?
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Rock Defender [53]
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Re: Why only call out the students
Feb 19, 2014, 9:46 AM
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Greenville? Yeah that 20 minute drive is killer. With traffic it could even turn into 30.
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Re: Why only call out the students
Feb 19, 2014, 10:16 AM
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I went to game last night. But my first one this year. Great game and I call BS on the tempo and not fun to watch. It was really fun to watch. But for some non students it is hard to go. I have twin babies and a 5 year old, and I work 6 days a week. In order to go to game I only saw my kids for 30 min in a 24 hour period and then left for work before they woke up this morn.
I know students have things going on too. But you can walk to the game and get in free. Plan ahead and study for a test before the game and after. It is 2 hour game! When they have a family and 60 hour work week they will wish they had taken this great opportunity to see games for free and walk to them.
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110%er [5434]
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Re: I was at the game tonight and our student fan base
Feb 19, 2014, 8:24 AM
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Looks like all the big money with the best seats didn't show either. Give those seats to the students and they'll show
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I am a die hard Clemson fan
Feb 19, 2014, 9:37 AM
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but I could care less about Basketball.
I mean sure, I want them to do well, because I want the school to look good. But I don't actually find the sport interesting enough to go watch.
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Ring of Honor [26353]
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I'm the same way about soccer***
Feb 19, 2014, 9:41 AM
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Re: I'm the same way about soccer***
Feb 19, 2014, 10:02 AM
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I like the Soccer games when its a bigger match. I watch Clemson rowing, volleyball, but just don't care for basketball
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I refuse to attend rowing on principle
Feb 19, 2014, 3:08 PM
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When asked about the possibility of a rowing team at Clemson, Howard replied: "I will never endorse a sport in which you sit on your butt and go backwards."
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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Your subject line and the actual body of your post don't
Feb 19, 2014, 9:42 AM
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really match. Hth
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Re: I am a die hard Clemson fan
Feb 19, 2014, 9:44 AM
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Yeah you are not a die hard Clemson fan....
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Ring of Honor [26353]
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Do you keep up/go to the women's rowing events?
Feb 19, 2014, 9:47 AM
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What about tennis, soccer, club LAX, club paintball, volleyball??
If not you aren't a true fan
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Yes, because those things are equivilant
Feb 19, 2014, 9:54 AM
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I remember the last nationally televised tennis match played in front of a half full arena. Man, that sure made us look bad. Wait, that didn't happen, but we did just witness a 1/2 full gym for a key ACC matchup up.
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Ring of Honor [26353]
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I was using an over the top analogy to prove a point.
Feb 19, 2014, 10:00 AM
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Of course we have the "power" sports that most people like watching, but I had/have a lot of friends that didn't care for baseball or basketball, just as I don't like soccer.
It's ridiculous for someone to call you "not a true fan" if you don't care about going to a sporting event because you don't like the sport.
That being said, I agree that it's embarrassing that the current students don't show up in force to bball games with regularity anymore, out of the 20K student body, there has to be enough people that like bball to fill up the allotment of student seats.
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Heisman Winner [105574]
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I think Drew's meter has the broke today***
Feb 19, 2014, 10:02 AM
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Liar
Feb 19, 2014, 10:07 AM
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You may be right.
This message was sent from my toilet.
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Bro, you know the rules
Feb 19, 2014, 10:07 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen.
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Ring of Honor [26353]
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Excellent point***
Feb 19, 2014, 10:19 AM
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Fingers crossed
Feb 19, 2014, 10:13 AM
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for a friend of course
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Where the Spurrier is franc when you need him
Feb 19, 2014, 3:42 PM
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This is starting to get weerd
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Re: Re: I am a die hard Clemson fan
Feb 19, 2014, 4:40 PM
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Okay because I think basketball is boring as a sport I'm not a "true" fan.
I know a scotsman that would like to have a word with you
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Still waiting for pics bro
Feb 19, 2014, 4:41 PM
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You made a bold claim earlier.
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