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Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 11:58 AM
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Bruce Murray
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:01 PM
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Re: Bruce Murray
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:04 PM
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I had look him up. Kind of big dude for soccer.
6 ft 3.
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I think he scored winning goal in every 1987 NCAA tourney game.
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:06 PM
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Also won Hermann.
If Sylla wins Hermann, Clemson will have 4 Hermann winners and no Heismans.
Very odd.
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Re: Bruce Murray
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:08 PM
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I agree especially at the time he played.
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Nnamdi Nwokocha***
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Re: Nnamdi Nwokocha***
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:45 PM
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Nnamdi was my bud. Loved hanging out with those guys.
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Re: Nnamdi Nwokocha***
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:31 PM
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This guy gets my vote.
Had a class or two with him.
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Re: Nnamdi Nwokocha***
Dec 13, 2023, 10:24 AM
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Saw him play many times. Nnamdi Nwokocha was the best with Obed Ariri right behind. The Nigerian connection back in the late 70's early 80's produced some great soccer. They were a whole other level.
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:05 PM
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Denis Carrington
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:07 PM
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Some guy named Ellen.
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Henry Abadi was probably the first real star
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:12 PM
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I'd love to know what became of him. I'm sure he's doing well just not in the public eye.
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Re: Henry Abadi was probably the first real star
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:35 PM
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I know he had an NFL tryout as place kicker but didn't catch on. He had a very powerful shot
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Re: Henry Abadi was probably the first real star
Dec 13, 2023, 4:43 PM
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I was attending Clemson when Abadi and Kamoun played. Quite a duo and Abadi had a helluva powerful kick!
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Re: Don't sleep on Wolde Harris
Dec 13, 2023, 10:57 AM
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I was in school with him here then. I remember him leading the nation in scoring and was handed a 3 game suspension when he broke a UNC player's jaw during a play in the box....He returned after the suspension and was still the leading scorer. He was exciting to watch!
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where's BIGCU when you need him***
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:19 PM
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From my era...
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:23 PM
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it would be Bruce Murray and Jamey Rootes.
More recently, Nnamdi Nwokocha.
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My vote: Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu
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Dec 12, 2023, 12:45 PM
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Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu (born May 13, 1982) is an American former soccer player who is the Vice President of Sporting for the United States Soccer Federation.[3] He was previously the sporting director for Orlando City B[4] and secretary-general of R.E. Virton.[5]
During his professional career, he played as a defender for clubs in France, Belgium, England, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Onyewu earned over 60 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and played for the United States at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups.
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Re: My vote: Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu
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Dec 12, 2023, 2:33 PM
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Big, strong lad. One of my favorites…
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Re: My vote: Oguchialu Chijioke Onyewu
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Dec 13, 2023, 10:20 AM
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I have an Onyewu US National team jersey I’ll frame and put in my man cave at some point.
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Wojtek Krakowiak
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:08 PM
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Although I'd accept most of the other answers given... and Ousmane Sylla certainly has an argument to join the elite lineup of Bruce Murray, Nnamdi Nwokocha, Oguchi Onyewu, Wojtek Krakowiak, and Robbie Robinson. Those would be my top 5. I'd go with Krakowiak as my #1, but hard to argue with any of the above including Sylla.
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Thumbs up for spelling his name correctly.
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:44 PM
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Now, if you can pronounce it that would be even more impressive.
But I agree with your top 5, I just picked Bruce because we overlapped in our time on campus and his performance in the 1987 NCAA tourney is legendary. He was also, maybe along with Gooch, our best USMNT contributor.
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Dec 14, 2023, 3:31 PM
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Igwebuike or Ariri
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:13 PM
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The best Clemson soccer players are the ones who help the football team (this is the FOOTBALL BOARD)!
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Re: Igwebuike or Ariri
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:19 PM
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“Nigerian touchdown, three points”!
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Re: Igwebuike or Ariri
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:22 PM
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Yes, these players were so good, they usually got 3 points for every kick, instead of the one for all the other soccer players!!!
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 1:50 PM
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Alot of people will say Gooch. Onyewu. But people also should consider Stu Holden. Usa international and current commentator. We could see what robbie rogers does as well.
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 2:19 PM
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Oh what could have been with Stu's career had he not been injured.
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Easy lay-up! Bruce Herman Murray
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Dec 12, 2023, 2:27 PM
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Won the Herman Award and the Natty back in 1987..
Was an athlete there when he was and we were friends so, I’m a bit biased but, I think I’m correct.
Many younger guys have come through since then…Ogechie Something was really good too. Played in the Premier league for awhile as well.
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Oguchi Onyewu.***
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Dec 12, 2023, 3:46 PM
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Robbie Robinson was another good one and a Herman trophy winner***
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Dec 12, 2023, 3:48 PM
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Re: Oguchi Onyewu.***
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Dec 12, 2023, 4:37 PM
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Not 1 mention of Clyde Brown.....only POY for the ACC all 4 years. I believe it was a shared reward with this gentleman Clyde's senior year. Controlled the midfield
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Re: Oguchi Onyewu.***
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Dec 12, 2023, 8:33 PM
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It was shared with Godwin Obwaeze (sp) in year 4.
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Re: Oguchi Onyewu.***
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Dec 12, 2023, 8:35 PM
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They were in the 70s. Gooch was in the 90s
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Re: Easy lay-up! Bruce Herman Murray
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Dec 12, 2023, 11:18 PM
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Yes Bruce Murray is still #8 on USMNT all time goal scoring list with 21.
Woldie Harris lead ncaa in goals 2 different years.
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 12, 2023, 5:15 PM
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Henry Abadi
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 13, 2023, 9:47 AM
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Henry Abadi
Bruce Murray
Oguchi Onyewu
Stuart Holden
Robbie Robinson
I didn't see all of them play, so I can't pick one.
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Re: Who is Clemson's best soccer player of all time?
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Dec 13, 2023, 10:07 AM
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What? No Obed Ariri? Two sport star and game saving tackler vs NC State 1977.
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Pele?
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Dec 13, 2023, 10:08 AM
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Did he play for us?
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Thing is
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Dec 13, 2023, 10:28 AM
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We've had a lot of great players to watch.
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