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Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:05 PM
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Greetings to all the Clemson faithful!!
We are headed to the Syracuse/Clemson game this weekend on our annual boys weekend trip that we refer to as the "Fall Cathedral Tour".
Some quick background. There are four of us, three Oregon State Beaver fans... and one Duck fan (but we let him come with us anyways). This is the 16th year we have made this trip - we pick a different college football stadium every year. Our goal is simple. We want to experience gameday with true fans of the school we are adopting. We come in blazing the home team's colors, drink with the fans at the local watering hole Friday, tailgate with our new people Saturday, and generally treat the trip as if we were alumni that haven't back in 20 years.
The list of stadiums we have visited includes: Penn State, Tennessee, Alabama, Mizzou, Wisconsin, Michigan, Texas A &M, South Carolina (how does anyone even become a fan of SC??!!), Florida, Auburn, Florida State, Mississippi State, Georgia, LSU, and ND. (in no particular order)
The great experiences could hardly be tallied, but here are a few over the years:
Holding the banner the players go under at Auburn
Golf cart tour of the behind the scenes at ND
Locker room tour at Penn State
Picture on the field with Chief Osceola at Florida State
Rented an RV and parked it next to the stadium at Alabama
Moonshine out of a mason jar at Tennessee
Turtle soup at LSU
White out at Penn State
... the list goes on and on!!
Unquestionably, the very best part of the trip is the people we meet!! What we have learned is that there is no better way to really experience a gameday, than by immersing ourselves in the tailgating!
So a few questions:
1. What can we not miss while we are in Clemson? What do we absolutely have to experience?
2. All of the above is really a precursor to this ask. We would love to join/stop by your tailgate if you were interested in talking college football with some true fans! Anybody game to let us crash your party?
Thanks so much in advance for any input!! Can't wait to watch us destroy Syracuse!!
Dave
dl@teamlivingston.net
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:10 PM
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1- you've already missed it by not coming for a night game!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:12 PM
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I have no doubt you are right... night games are our favorite for sure. Unfortunately, you just never know game times, or for that matter how good the matchup will be when we book the trip. We feel really lucky that Syracuse is undefeated this year, they could easy be a sub .500 team!
Dave
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:10 PM
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Have a few beers at the Esso Club. Barbecue at the Smokin’ Pig in Pendleton.
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I'll tell you one thing right now...
Oct 19, 2022, 1:14 PM
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with comments like "how does anyone even become a fan of SC?" you'll fit right in around here and be welcomed with open arms.
Here are a few recommendations:
1 - It's Homecoming, so walk out to Bowman Field and check-out the Homecoming displays (Friday night and Saturday morning).
2 - Have some Bar-B-Que at the Smokin' Pig in Pendleton (it's only about a 10 minute drive from campus).
3 - Knock-back a few cold ones at the Esso Club.
4 - 90 minutes before kickoff, Tiger Band has pep rally in the amphitheater.
5 - Check-out Tiger Walk which takes place two hours before kickoff in the parking lot behind the west end zone. This is when the team gets off the buses and walks to the team entrance in the WestZone of Memorial Stadium.
6 - Be in your seats in time to see "The Most Exciting 25 Seconds in College Football", as the Tigers rub Howard's Rock and run down the Hill (about five minutes before kickoff).
7 - Walk out on the field after the game (it's a Clemson tradition so it's OK) and take pictures with Howard's Rock at the top of The Hill.
Have fun and welcome to Clemson.
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What HE said ^^^***
Oct 21, 2022, 6:15 PM
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Oct 19, 2022, 1:14 PM
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"...and generally treat the trip as if we were alumni that haven't back in 20 years."
"... South Carolina (how does anyone even become a fan of SC??!!)"
You're off to a good start! I hope y'all enjoy the trip, it should be a pretty good environment Saturday despite the noon kickoff.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:15 PM
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Stop by Sloan Street Tap Room. Best beer prices. Jimmy Howard runs the place. He just turned 80 earlier this year.
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i would arrive for the Game by 7:00 am to do
Oct 19, 2022, 1:19 PM
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The things you would like to see and do. Because of the early start, there will be some things that will only have time for after the game.
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This guy gets it
Oct 19, 2022, 4:27 PM
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Nm
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 7:31 PM
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Jimmy is the son of legendary Clemson coach Frank Howard, who once had a rock used as a doorstop in his office someone picked up from Death Valley, CA, and brought back to him. It was in his way and he asked one of the office workers to get rid of it. The next thing he knew, they had put it on top of a pedestal inside the football stadium, so he came up with the story to tell the players that any players that were going to give him a 110% could rub his rock, but those who weren't to keep their filthy hands off his rock. The rest is history.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 8:29 PM
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Jimmy is our Legendary Coach Frank Howard's son and former Tiger player. I had some of his old quizzes to study by for a class!
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Before offering you a welcome to Clemson...
Oct 19, 2022, 1:17 PM
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I'd like to hear the record of the home teams you've visited.
Yeah, I'm a bit superstitious.
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Re: Before offering you a welcome to Clemson...
Oct 19, 2022, 1:28 PM
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Fair question, honestly I've never tracked that... here ya go!
Penn State - W
ND - L (To Navy!! we saw the first loss in over 40 years to Navy)
Tennessee - L (to Bama)
Alabama - W (Beat LSU)
Mizzou - W (Beat TX)
Wisconsin - W (HUGE win over Ohio State)
Michigan - W (I'm getting old... can't remember who they played)
LSU - L (Also to Bama)
Texas A&M -W (beat TX)
South Carolina - W (Beat Arkansas)
Florida - W (Beat Georgia)
Auburn - W (Beat Georgia)
Florida State - W (Georgia Tech)
Mississippi State - W (Florida)
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Welcome To Clemson
Oct 19, 2022, 1:51 PM
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Hope you guys have a blast.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:20 PM
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Head out to Bowman Field to see the Homecoming Floats
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Too bad it's a nooner. It will feel like
Oct 19, 2022, 1:20 PM
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early morning to your bodies.
We do tailgate rather well, as it is necessary due to there only being two roads in and out of Clemson. So I'd recommend inviting yourselves to a couple tailgates. If you are wearing another teams colors, you'll get offered anyway, since Clemson fans like to show hospitality.
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Re: Too bad it's a nooner. It will feel like
Oct 19, 2022, 11:23 PM
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Definitely an early morning for us. There has been more than a little talk about just drinking through the night. We'll see... lol.
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Welcome Gentlemen You Will Not Be Disappointed
Oct 19, 2022, 1:23 PM
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Clemson tailgates will welcome you with open arms. Do wear at least 1 Piece of Beaver/Duck gear. Things that we always enjoy over 30 years of games:
1) Esso Club Bar - Do it Friday night and/or before and after game. It's only 500 yards to stadium.
2) Tiger Town Tavern - Another Tiger staple...Friday night rocks
3) Tiger Walk - 2 hours before kickoff on West side of stadium the team walks thru tailgate to stadium
4) Gathering at the Paw - At EVERY game conclusion fans are welcomed to the field to mingle. This is not a storming, despite every network knowing this for 20 years. Go mingle with crowd and team. Then walk up the hill on the East end and see Frank Howards Rock at top of hill
5) Smokin Pig BBQ - Nationally recognized, get some http://thesmokinpigsc.com/
6) Campus - is East of Stadium and very walkable. Hit main Bowman field as this is homecoming and the float/display https://alumni.clemson.edu/events/homecoming/
7) Be seated to watch team run down the hill. Get to seats for this game by 11:15. I would hit stadium gates at 11ish
Remember during Tiger Rag (Fight Song) when the fans spell Clemson. They pause after the "O" for one beat so if so inclined pause for 1 beat after the letter O https://youtu.be/4roz3vV5ul0?t=105
Have a Blast............Go Tigers!
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Re: Welcome Gentlemen You Will Not Be Disappointed
Oct 19, 2022, 3:21 PM
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And during Tiger Rag right before you spell out C L E M S O...N! Please do not do the "Woo Hoo Woo hoo hoo hoo" No matter how many women and sissy men are doing it around you! Ban the Woohoo!
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NO WoooHoo***
Oct 20, 2022, 10:09 AM
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:24 PM
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It took 18 years for Clemson to make it to the top of the list?????
Gotta hit the Esso Club Friday night or after the game. Since it is a noon game I would recommend after the game Saturday. Make sure you are in the stadium at least 40 minutes prior to the game to see the Victory Walk and of course you have to see the team run down the hill 5 minutes prior to kickoff. Tiger Walk goes through the parking lot 5 at the west end of the stadium and it happens 2 hours prior to kickoff.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:31 PM
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Funny you mention that...
The equation that goes into making this weekend work includes lots of factors. Family plans... kids sports... hunting weekends... tickets to OSU/UO games...is there an NFL game close on Sunday? Expected matchup... so many factors!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:34 PM
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When you start to repeat stadium trips I’ll bet Clemson will be much closer to the top of the list. I’m looking forward to hearing feedback next week on your thoughts after the visit.
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The two closest NFL teams are...
Oct 19, 2022, 1:38 PM
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the Flacons and the Panthers.
While the Falcons are in Cincinnati, the Panthers are at home against Tampa Bay (1:00 PM kickoff). Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is only about a two hour drive from Clemson. The team sucks so getting tickets shouldn't be a problem.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 1:31 PM
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Across the street from The Rock is the Memorial Park which will give you a good feel for why the game venue is called Memorial Stadium). Most of us older grads have a few friends memorialized there ( the "fallen" from Clemson have their names inscribed on stones of the memorial.
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For a good feel of the students, check out downtown before or after the game :Tiger Town Tavern and/or The Study Hall. They will be filled with the young and the young at heart. When The Study Hall was much smaller (in the 60s) I rode my horse (which I had near Clemson for my lasts semester) and tied him up to a parking meter just outside the door. Watched with amusement and some concern when a drunk began talking and touching "Bo" ( short for P.G.T.A. Beauregard ).
I'm sure you will get lots of suggestions but those are mine. Welcome to Clemson.
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For some bizarre reason, "The Hangover" comes to mind?
Oct 19, 2022, 1:39 PM
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Mac's Drive In - Order milkshakes
Oct 19, 2022, 1:47 PM
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Also, Hooters in Anderson is having a wing special this weekend.
Waffle House on your way out of town is recommended.
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Re: Mac's Drive In - Order milkshakes
Oct 19, 2022, 2:09 PM
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You're trying to get these guys in trouble aren't you. Getting chewed out at Mac's for ordering a milkshake on game day is a truly Clemson experience that we all laugh about----but visitors?
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Re: Mac's Drive In - Order milkshakes
Oct 19, 2022, 2:17 PM
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DONT THINK THAT GUY WORKS THERE ANYMORE. PLUS MACS IS THE MOST OVER RATED PLACE ON THE PLANET.
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Yes. Please sir whatever you do, don’t go to Macs
Oct 19, 2022, 8:25 PM
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It’s the worst representation of Clemson hospitality on the planet.
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Welcome to Clemson...you will feel at home at any tailgate
Oct 19, 2022, 2:09 PM
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you visit. Most of what you need to see or do is listed above but I'll add (& repeat) a few more:
1. Walk the campus or at least drive around and take it all in.
2. Walk downtown, visit the homecoming floats then visit the shops and bars like Tiger Sports Shop, Tiger Town Tavern, Mr. Knickerbockers, TD's, Sloan St. etc. Downtown (and the campus) is pretty compact and an easy walk about.
3. Esso Club will be packed, grab a beer
4. Visit Hendrix Center for ice cream, get some famous Clemson Blue Cheese to take back with you.
5. A ton of people will be tailgating after the game and there will be a lot of people walking around and checking out the floats.
6. Tigerama Friday Night
Enjoy your visit and come back and see us! Go Tigers!
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I, for one, LOVE the beavers
Oct 19, 2022, 2:11 PM
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welcome to SC. They don't like weed here.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 2:15 PM
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WELCOME!!
I know you will have a great time. I am a 1984 Clemson graduate. It is a beautiful venue for a college football game. It is a small college town that lives and breathes Tiger football. On home football game days, the population swells, and it becomes one of the largest cites in the state. While South Carolina's stadium is part of a concrete jungle (YUKE), our stadium is very picturesque. And, as you probably already know, our team's entrance has been voted the best in college football many, many times. Don't forget to get your picture taken at "Howard's Rock", and pick up a Tiger Rag at one of the stores downtown. You will be watching a game at the original Death Valley, not the secondary one at LSU! I will be unable to attend, but look forward to hearing your report of your experiences!
GO TIGERS!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 2:35 PM
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Truly, welcome to Clemson. Pretty sure you'll love it, even at noon. Agree with posts below. Smokin Pig for a meal - pork bbq is really good, but get something with the brisket as well, Esso club for football talk and refreshments, be in your seats by 11:30 or so for pregame including the running down the hill. Tiger walk, but may take you away from great tailgating. Unfortunately, my family is mia for this one, but hopefully someone will invite you, but if not, go to 2A, 2, or 1 and introduce yourself. It's homecoming and Bowman field displays are neat - allow 30-45 minutes pre-pregame. One neat tradition is we don't storm the field, students and family gather at the paw on the field after every game - so work your way down and go on the field. Gives you a neat perspective, and if you beat the younguns, you might get a souvenir chin strap on wrist band. Lastly, for Saturday night, call Rick Erwins or Pixie and Bill's, tell them your story, and see if they can work you in. If staying in Greenville, there are any number of places for Sunday brunch. Don't forget Clemson ice cream, and take home Clemson Bleau Cheese. Enjoy and if you get to Mac's acting like an alumnus, do not order a milkshake on gameday or wave your hat at the end of the alma mater.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 10:29 PM
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Also the Brunswick Stew from Smokin Pig. Da bomb.
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Something tells me these guys know how to tailgate
Oct 19, 2022, 2:36 PM
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You will be welcome at each spot should you decide to stop and take in Clemson Football
If we see you at Esso Dave a beer on me
If we see you in lot 6, well, a lot of beer
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Re: Something tells me these guys know how to tailgate
Oct 19, 2022, 11:36 PM
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Definitely look for us...we will be in the combo gear Beavs/Ducks & Clemson!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 2:38 PM
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Probably impossible to do all of the suggestions in one trip, but they all are good. Whichever ones you are able to fit in will make a great trip.
My request to you is to post your experience and thoughts after the game. I am sure it will be good and you will plan a repeat soon.
Welcome to Clemson.
Go Tigers!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 2:40 PM
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View from my desk at the moment. I will circle back with some recommendations later tonight.
I lived in Oregon and I have a graduate degree from Oregon State.
Planning on coming out there next spring/summer to watch the Beavs in a regional or super.
Welcome to Tiger Town!!!!
————PM Update————
1. A lot of great suggestions on here!
2. Go chase trout on the Chattooga River. You can land brookies, brown, and rainbow. Pig Pen Falls and Licklog Falls is a fun spot.
3. Table Rock State Park - foliage will be perfect this time of year - great hike and views from the top.
4. Wildcat Branch waterfalls - beautiful waterfalls, great time of year to do it.
5. Military history on campus - I know OSU does a lot for its students who are serving/are veterans and has a strong military tradition of its own.
6. Esso Club for sure.
7. Smokin’ Pig BBQ for sure.
8. Y’all have had some really cool experiences on your trips. Wear your orange/black OSU gear and go over to the football complex/facility and see what good things may come your way!
9. Go check out the baseball facilities too (DKS), we are still chasing our first, y’all already got three!!!
Let us know how your trip goes - safe travels!
Best,
Matt
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I don't blame you for not going to Oregon games.
Oct 19, 2022, 2:41 PM
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Enjoy your visit.
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That is epic. Wow, great tradition and I hope you
Oct 19, 2022, 3:13 PM
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enjoy your visit to Death Valley!
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you do NOT have to wear Clemson gear if u don't want to
Oct 19, 2022, 3:14 PM
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dont be afraid to sport your Beaver / Duck stuff. This isn't UGA.. no 1 will assault you.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 3:16 PM
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You have been given great suggestions here. Across from the Rock is The Memorial area. Fyi the building immediately above there is Fike Fieldhouse. The team used to dress there and walk down the street to touch The Rock and run down The Hill
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Welcome to Tiger town.***
Oct 19, 2022, 3:23 PM
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 3:38 PM
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Along with everything else mentioned, there is also the Cemetary of victory over past ranked teams headstones.
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Welcome Beavers & Duck Fans!!
Oct 19, 2022, 3:59 PM
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I light "beavers" the best but a duck in green or yellow attire is special too!
3 years ago at a home Clemson game (vs aTm) I met & had a super chat & photo session with delightful mid-age couple wearing their O sports clothing..
and said they were doing what you Boys have done, go to various hot beds of college football.
The ESSO Club just 1 long block from stadium is a must where you grab a cold beer & drink it in the pumpless parking lot with couple hundred other "Orangenecks" and listen to a horrible rock band. Buy you a ESSO Club ball cap with a PAW on one side (have to go inside though).
For a historian you could visit & quickly tour John C Calhoun's white mansion up on the outside hill that leads straight down to the new scoreboard (just 1/2 block walk) and same exact area that Tiger Band strikes up Tiger Rag and marches down that outside hill and around the stadium at 45 minutes til start of game (thus 11-11:15).
Calhoun was U.S. VP (twice), Sec of State & Senator and his Daughter Flo married Thomas Green Clemson of Philly (hence our founder was a Yankee!)
and she & Tom gave Fort Hill & thousands of acreage to state for an agricultural & military college before its founding of 889.
Clemson military put out more officers in WW2 than any college not named Army, Navy, Tam..but more than The Citadel, VMI & others.
Oh, John C was 6'6" as well as his two famous visitors of Daniel Webster & Henry Clay and his bed proves it (which he died on).
OK..enjoy your day and GoTiGERS!
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Were any of the trips a runaway, all-time best of the bunch
Oct 19, 2022, 4:38 PM
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for you guys ?
Get there early - 7am is what I'm talking about - and do what you just did right here, but face to face - you will be treated like family - like Clemson Family . . . and there is nothing like it.
You gotta be in the stadium by 11:30am - like Dabo says - GRAB A BISCUIT, TAPE UP, AND BE CLEMSON LOUD !
Welcome - glad we finally made the list.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 4:58 PM
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What a great idea! I am sure you’ll have a great time. Simce it is an early game, I would hang around around and tailgate afterwards as well. It is not easy leaving afterwards (I don’t know why anyone would want to!). I hope you have a blast. We can deal with Beavers and Ducks! Chickens and Buckeyes are what we don’t like.
Like others, I’d like to hear how you liked it. I think I am going to talke some if my friends into doing the same thing.
Welcome!!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 5:08 PM
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Sounds like a great tradition! I hope you enjoy the trip and can’t wait to hear here experience after.
1. Friday night go to smokin pig
2. Be in your seats early to watch the team run down the hill
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Hate it’s a noon game. You’re not gonna get the full effect
Oct 19, 2022, 5:19 PM
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Of running down the hill like a night game. You can make your way over and get your picture with Howard’s Rock.
I hope the students aren’t hung over from Friday nights Homecoming festivities and show up on time. One thing that pisses us off is the fire Marshall has limited the number of students on the hill due to the surge at the bottom when we have a big game and students run on the field.
Clemson is one of the last stadiums in America where you can go on the field after the game. It’s not rushing the field, it’s called” Gathering at the Paw”
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Day games are a tradition at Clemson
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Oct 19, 2022, 5:47 PM
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and it will be awesome.
Have fun!!!
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point for "how does anyone even become a fan of SC??!!"
Oct 19, 2022, 5:37 PM
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we refer to them as coots and have been wondering the same thing forever.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 5:39 PM
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Welcome guys!! Hope it’s one of the best trips you’ve been on.
Let me offer a suggested itinerary:
FRIDAY
Early afternoon (if you’re in town): Drive the campus, go by the football facility, Bowman Field, John C Calhoun house.
5pm: Smokin Pig BBQ in Pendleton (10 min drive)
7pm: Tigerama (Homecoming festivities in the stadium stadium. Dabo and Team will be there. Tickets are $15 at Ticketmaster)
8:30pm: Go downtown. Several bars/restaurants have been mentioned. You can also walk to Bowman Field and see homecoming floats made by student organizations
SATURDAY
8am: Parked and walking to tailgates. Any lots close to the stadium will be great (Centennial Blvd Lot, Fike Lot, Cemetary Hill Lot, Littlejohn, Rogers Family Lot 5)
10am: Tiger Walk (team comes in at Lot 5)
10:30: tailgate in Lot 5
11:00: head to gates
11:20: Walk of Champions (team marches together on the field)
11:55: Running down the Hill
3pm: Head to Esso Club and celebrate a Tiger victory
That should get you a fairly good 24-hour experience of most of the highlights!
Enjoy! Welcome to Tiger Town!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 5:40 PM
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Forgot to mention going on the field after the game and then walking up the Hill to get a picture with Howard’s Rock.
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Wear your colors. Someone will notice you from Tigernet
Oct 19, 2022, 5:39 PM
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and welcome you to Death Valley.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 5:47 PM
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Crash almost any tailgate you want. We love having visitors!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 5:59 PM
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How does anyone become a SC fan?
Well…..the instant they are born, the Dr drops them on their head. When mom and dad go to take the baby home, dad forgets that he set the cradle on top of the car and the baby falls off and hits it’s head again. Then when they’re going through the door at home, dad hits the baby’s head on the doorway. Then they accidentally feed the baby lead for a year, instead of milk. Presto….you have a coot fan.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 6:07 PM
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Let’s us know a few logistical details of your trip so that we can recommend suggestions. Like are you staying in Clemson, what time do you arrive, do you have game tickets, are they lower deck (our upper decks do not have access to the lower level or field for after the game, but you can exit and the renter the stadium afterwards). Are you driving to game (you may want to get a parking pass)?
I hate that I’m not able to go to this game (I don’t miss many) or I’d certainly hook you up.
Friday afternoon - campus tour (details forthcoming)
Friday late afternoon- Smoking Pig for BBQ
Friday night - Esso for drinks and music
Friday late night - Downtown (Tigertown Tavern, Study Hall, Sloan St Taproom)
Saturday 7am - “get up, tape your ankles and grab a biscuit” - Dabo’s recent quote about this noon game
Saturday morning - roam the tailgate lots (there are more than 30 lots all over campus)
Head into stadium at 11:15
At end of game, go walk out on the field via one of the end zones for out “gathering at the paw”
The “hill” is the open end of the stadium with the scoreboard. Howard’s Rock sits underneath it. Definitely go see that and get a players perspective of running down the hill.
Saturday, after game - more tailgating. If walking, another chance to starting making your way back downtown or through campus.
Saturday night - hit whatever you missed on Friday night.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 8:00 PM
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Please arrive by Friday noon. Check out Station 55 on the East side of campus and get some ice cream in whatever form you like. I like the milkshakes. If you have a way to keep it cool, get some Clemson Bleau Cheese. get yourself your accommodations for two nights and then head back to town to see the TigerRama and the fireworks show afterwards. Pick yourself a place to ick yourself a place eat early and enjoy the evening. Get to bed early because you will want to get to Campus by 8am.
That is when the judging of the displays will take place. Wander around campus go visit the tailgaters in any direction. The Clemson Tiger Band starts marching down the Hill around 11am and I think the Tiger Walk will occur on the west side of the stadium about 10am. Follow the band down the Hill and visit some more tailgaters. Get into your seats by 11:30 and listen to the uptick in excitement. Ask any Clemson fans what to do after the game. You will get plenty of suggestions and pointers. Have a Great day and Go Tigers! Fight!
P.S. You might want to bring one or two tubes of Halls so you can keep your voice until the Second Half. And if you were planning to sit and watch this game, you should have stayed in the Motel. We tend to stand during the action. Drive Carefully. Bon Voyage!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 8:04 PM
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I'm still trying get my head around why anyone would even go to UofSC on a tour trip? Oh well, many of us don't even want to go to the "Roach" when the Tigers play there. Coming to Clemson (all be it late) will hopefully help you get the stinch from UofSC off you. ? After the doo doo ice in Cootlumbia, I'm not sure. Seriously though, enjoy the town and all it offers, enjoy the game and enjoy the most exciting 25 seconds in college football. Have a group picture taken at the 50 yard line, meeting at the PAW, after the game.
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Perhaps, the most famous tradition is the pre-game
Oct 19, 2022, 8:23 PM
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rundown of the hill and touching of Howard's Rock, which occurs under the large scoreboard.
If you can finagle a photo of you four at the rock, you will have experienced the single, greatest, most renowned experience of Death Valley. I know, because I stood on that hill in September 1967, and led the team down that day the tradition started...and it was exhilarating!
Enjoy your visit!
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If Dabo gets ahold of this post...
Oct 19, 2022, 8:24 PM
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He'll bend over backwards to make y'alls trip to Clemson out if this world! Cross your fingers!
Hope y'all have a blast!
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Baseball Scrimmage Sunday 11 AM vs ECU
Oct 19, 2022, 9:17 PM
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15 innings against Eastern Carolina if you would like to check it out for free. Great time to recover and relax in a great venue.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 9:47 PM
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TD’s is centrally located and a good place to start and end on Friday night.
In between you gotta hit Tiger town Tavern and Sloan Street taproom.
Esso Club pre game before you start tailgating.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 10:30 PM
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Where are you staying? In Clemson or somewhere else? Do you know where your parking can help with the flow of things, Noon game kinda sucks for taking in too much before the game.
The Esso Club is a must, pregame or postgame... buy a hat or a tee there, will always be a great reminder.
Tigerwalk.
Be in the stadium early enough for the National Anthem and then the buildup to the hill run... with the new Dabotron and sound system the place can get lit.
Tailgate lots to see, if you do go to Bowman then take a walk thru Heisman, then Lot1 and Lot2 (Lot 2 is right outside the stadium)...
here is a link to the parking lots and general area around the stadium:
https://maps.topographics.org/hosted/clemson/?_ga=2.223176594.828744244.1666232806-911537083.1666232806
Above all have a great time.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 10:34 PM
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one last thing... if (when) Clemson wins go on the field after the game and take it in... should be some great photo ops and then go up the hill to the rock for your group pic...
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:05 PM
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Point for asking how does anyone become a sc fan. lol
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:06 PM
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Hope you guys have a great trip and fun time!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:07 PM
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Lots of good suggestions.
With it being homecoming, you MUST:
- Attend Tigerrama Friday night - its a homecoming pep rally. I think Dabo & team will be there
- Walk around Bowman field and see the homecoming floats.
- walk around the center of the campus - around the amphitheater.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:40 PM
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Where does Tigerrama take place???
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:56 PM
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Tigerama is in the stadium. Friday night.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:36 PM
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This post made me smile! I went to Clemson and moved to Oregon for a few years before bringing my Oregon wife back to SC! My wife is a Oregon state beaver alum and I had great times going to Reecer (I might have mispelled it) stadium. I was there for probably 5 different games from 2010-2013.
Unfortunately I am working away from SC this week and won’t make it to the Clemson game, but y’all need to go to the ESSO club, and be In the stadium with a good view of the hill before the Tigers come in.
Safe travels, and I know y’all will have a blast!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 12:03 AM
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Yes PLEASE no woo hooing during tiger rag. It’s hideous ?. We are so happy to have you guys visiting us. I love the idea of visiting a different campus/stadium every year for a game. I truly believe Clemson is one of the best game day atmospheres anywhere. I’ve been coming to games here since I was a kid.
I definitely agree with the Smokin pig for BBQ. My favorite thing there are the sides that they offer with the BBQ. You’ve been given great suggestions.
If you are staying in Greenville or going there I definitely suggest visiting downtown Greenville. It is really beautiful. Have a great trip!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 19, 2022, 11:50 PM
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It's already been mentioned but I hate you missed the NC State game. I took a couple wolfpack buddies that had never been before that thought our entrance and gameday experience was just media BS and they were both blown away.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 12:11 AM
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Thanks y'all (see what a SC local I am already??!!). Some have asked, so I thought I would share our itinerary (thanks for all the suggestions!
Friday
Depart PDX 4AM - Arrive ATL 1:30PM
Stop at Fox Bros. BBQ in NE ATL If you haven't been here, I HIGHLY recommend. It has become one of the places we stop when we come to the south! http://foxbrosbbq.com/
Stop at a liquor store enroute to Clemson
Drop off gear at hotel (We are staying in Seneca)
Head into Clemson -evening activities Tigerrama (still figuring what and where that is exactly), drinks at Sloat Street... Tiger Town Tavern, make it back to Seneca.
Saturday
Jaeger - breakfast of champions
8AM at the stadium get our Dabodoo on!!
Party with all our Clemson people
11:30AM - in our seats for the pre-game
12PM - Beat the #### out of Syracuse!!!!!!!!!!!! Tiger Paw celebration pics!!
3PM Tailgate bonanza!!
Make sure to hit the Esso Club after the game
Stumble our way to the Smokin' Pig for dinner
Sunday
Breakfast (TBD... any suggestions??)
Head out to Etoway Valley Sporting Clays - shoot some guns on the trap course. https://etowahvalleysportingclays.com/
Back to ATL
Steak dinner at Cooks & Soldiers - https://www.cooksandsoldiers.com/
Monday
We could really use some suggestions for what to do in ATL all day Monday. We don't fly out until 7PM.
Good 'ole southern lunch at Mary Mac's https://marymacs.com/
What are we missing??
Dave
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 9:52 AM
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Dlgobeavs In Atlanta on Monday, you can hit the Georgia Aquarium if you have time. Really cool place. Shouldn't be too crowded on a Monday during the school year.
Also, if you have time, you may seriously want to reconsider your plans on Sunday/Monday and hit downtown Greenville, which is just about 45 minutes to an hour north of Seneca/Clemson. It is one of the top downtowns in the country, literally. Falls Park on the Reedy is beautiful and a great place to hang out. There are loads of great local restaurants and breweries there Don't come that close to Greenville without a visit - trust me! It's on MANY lists of top downtowns or top small towns in the COUNTRY, much less the southeast! I highly, highly encourage it!
Regarding your other plans, they look great! Definitely hit the Smokin' Pig. Outstanding BBQ and sides. And Definitely hit the field after the game - as far as I know, we're the only FBS/D1 team that not only allows fans on the field after the game but actively encourages it!
Campus should be beautiful this time of year and looks like you'll have really nice weather.
Have a great time, welcome to Clemson, and Go Tigers!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 2:02 PM
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If you are able make your way over to the intersection of Perimeter Rd and Avenue of Champions, I'll have you a Tiger Rag to take back to the Pacific Northwest! Makes for great pictures! lol That intersection is next to Littlejohn Coliseum (basketball arena) and the Rogers Family Lot 5 (where Tiger Walk takes place). I'll be on the lookout for the Beaver, Duck, and Clemson attire! Just look for the patrol cars. Safe travels and GO TIGERS!
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This is awesome
Oct 20, 2022, 1:12 AM
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I'm a Clemson fan from the Midwest, have lived in Texas the last 36 years and UO happens to be my second favorite team. Chip Kelly returning to Eugene this weekend with an undefeated UCLA team should be fun. I think the Ducks will expose them as a fraud and blow them out.
I also follow the Beavers. The comeback wins over Fresno State and Stanford were great. The USC game was painful; still shaking my head over that one slipping away. I've enjoyed "Pac 12 After Dark" for years. Hopefully Jonathan Smith stays for a long time.
Have a great time at the game. I guess this weekend there will be another person in America rooting for both Clemson and Oregon; very little or no overlap in fan bases. Unfortunately, down here just southwest of Houston, I've never met another Clemson or Duck fan in person.
My dream CFB championship game would be Tigers vs Ducks. Of course, my heart would be with the Tigers.
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Welcome to Clemson!
Oct 20, 2022, 6:58 AM
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You fellas are living the dream! Enjoy your visit and Go Tigers!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 7:45 AM
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Tigernetters , if any of us have some $2 bills we need to have them on hand in case we see our Oregon friends. Great souvenir for each of our guests. Go Tigers!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 1:11 PM
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Educate me... what's with the $2 bills?
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 2:11 PM
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Dlgobeavs
In short, it was to show the economic impact of Tiger fans going to away games. Take $2 bills that are stamped with tiger paws on them so local business people know how much we brought in to their economy.
https://clemsontigers.com/the-2-dollar-bill-tradition/
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 6:52 PM
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The $2.00 bill tradition continues today for all big out of town games....with small orange tiger paw stampings.
Another interesting Clemson/GT fact is that one of our earliest coaches left us to become coach at GT....None other than John W. Heisman.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Heisman
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 10:07 AM
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Oregon,
We like to think of ourselves as the most hospitable fans in the country - crazy about our Tigers but understanding that other schools have fans too.
Everyone else here has listed many of the things that you might want to do. I would emphasize the Esso Club.
I would suggest that if you walk up to any Clemson tailgating group and tell them your story, you would be welcomed with open arms - as long as you don't drink all of their beers.
Welcome to Death Valley - hope you enjoy the show.
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Tigerama 2022 info for you...
Oct 20, 2022, 10:59 AM
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http://clemsontigerama.com/![]() Tigerama Tigerama is a Clemson homecoming tradition, and the nation's 2nd largest student pep-rally
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110%er [9677]
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Whattt… I admittedly haven’t been in several years… but
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Oct 20, 2022, 1:10 PM
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when did they start selling tickets for it?
Wasn’t expecting that.
It used to be really good…and free…and we’d have about 40.000 people there. You just walked right in.
Sorry…but it seems to have gone downhill from what I’ve seen of it lately, and I can’t believe they are charging for it.
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Agreed. I haven't been in several years, but it was
Oct 20, 2022, 2:14 PM
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not as I remembered it. Not as big or grand, but still better than when it was in Littlejohn.
When I was there in the late 80s/early 90s, it was actually on the field in the stadium, not on the sidelines. The band had room to march, the greeks had plenty of room for their skits, cheerleaders had room, Pershing Rifles had room and we filled up most of the lower bowl areas. Fireworks were launched from the lot behind the stadium so you'd watch them from your seats in the Valley. Very cool. Great memories as a child there in the stands and as a student on the field.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 12:52 PM
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Welcome!!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 5:21 PM
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Just go tour the Football Operations Complex on Friday (no access on Weekend) and take your picture between the two we already have.
FYI I sent a link to this thread to my IPTAY connection. Hopefully they have reached out to you.
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Legend [16430]
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I hope your team wins!
Oct 20, 2022, 1:06 PM
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Nothing really to add to what’s already been said, but have a great time…this trip will end up at or near the top of that list.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 2:53 PM
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I'm sure you guys have been to a lot of exciting FB games that was probably was the most exciting games that you had ever been to. I can promise you though, you have never been to a game that will cause every hair on your body to stand straight up like the entrance of the Clemson FB team coming into the stadium and running down the hill with 82,000 fans going nuts. There is a reason the Clemson entrance is called the most exciting 25 seconds in college FB, and it truly is. I've been going to Clemson home game since I was 10 years old, and I'll be 70 next month, and the entrance of our night home games has made/cause my hair to stand up every time, and it fills my eyes with happy/proud tears, and I've never gotten use to it. It's special, and there's something special in them hills that can't be explained, Our Tigers play in the 1st, Real Death Valley!!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 8:00 PM
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Pay real close attention to the Co Ed’s. You may not find talent like this in Oregon.
Can’t wait to hear your opinion of Clemson and Death Valley. Enjoy the moment. I’ve been doing it since 1960!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 11:08 PM
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1962 here!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 10:12 PM
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we don't care
you picked a noon game .
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Can I live my life vicariously through you??
Oct 20, 2022, 10:19 PM
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Nm
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 20, 2022, 10:32 PM
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Y'all are more than welcome to come by our tailgate. Lot 25. Across the road from Bowman Field where the Homecoming displays will be. Find the 10 ft tall class ring. We'll be close by.... we are the Ambush Tailgaters.
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Agree with others. If possible visit Greenville
Oct 20, 2022, 10:51 PM
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Great city. You’ll love it!
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Lot 2 - Spot 1147. I dare you to show up.***
Oct 20, 2022, 11:28 PM
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Re: Lot 2 - Spot 1147. I dare you to show up.***
Oct 21, 2022, 6:52 AM
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Both of these tailgate areas given (lot 25 and lot 2) are great locations for you to stop by. Lot 25 is near the homecoming displays and downtown. Lot 2 is right behind the North stands of the stadium and probably the side you are sitting on for the game. If I could choose anywhere to tailgate at Clemson it would be Lot 2. Great location if your seats are on the North side and ours are.
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Love it! Come by Littlejohn Coliseum between 6-9 AM
Oct 21, 2022, 6:54 AM
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and we will get you on the air with The Tiger Pregame Show so you can tell your story!
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Re: Love it! Come by Littlejohn Coliseum between 6-9 AM
Oct 21, 2022, 1:40 PM
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Great idea!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 21, 2022, 7:19 AM
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That’s awesome. My father and I have been doing a similar trip every year. A few years back my son became old enough to join us.
Have a great time in Clemson. The Esso is fun, campus is beautiful, lake Hartwell. Walk up to a tailgate and introduce yourselves and you’re likely to be offered a plate, a drink and some good conversation.
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Oregon Guys landing in ATL soon!
Oct 21, 2022, 12:43 PM
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Be safe driving back home to Tigertown for your best football weekend ever!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 22, 2022, 4:08 PM
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Bump… hope the game went great for you guys! Go Tigers
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 22, 2022, 4:27 PM
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Hope you will share some pics of your adventure to Clemson.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 2:00 AM
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Clemson -
We can’t thank you enough for the unbelievable hospitality this weekend!!!!!! We truly experienced an epic game, tailgating, and
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 2:33 AM
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Clemson -
We can’t thank you enough for the unbelievable hospitality this weekend!!!!!! We truly experienced an epic game, tailgating and partied with some incredible people!!!
Some highlights include:
Esso Club - met the owner Charles and spent hours drinking with him Friday. Also met Deb … your incoming Clemson Alumni Association president.
Tailgating started at 7:30am with a 5th of Jaeger…hooked up with Mike for breakfast shots and bacon chasers.
Moved through copious random tailgate groups…. On our way to reconnect with Deb (from Esso club) and her generous family . Sincerely enjoyed our time with her group!!
We made it to our seats in time to watch the grand entrance…very cool!!
We spent all afternoon watching our Tigers come back for the W! C. L. E. M. S. O…….N! I especially liked the rushing the field after the game!
Stopped by for a beer with Sam on the north side of the stadium.
Beers afterwards at Esso… followed by drinks at a variety of bars up at the top of the hill. At this point I can’t be responsible for recalling names, places, or actual happenings!
Dinner at Palmetto Smoke House - delicious oysters and shrimp/grits!!
Stumble/ Uber back to our hotel 15 hours and 14k steps after we started our Clemson game day experience!
Sunday we commuted back towards ATL, with a stop at Etowah Valley Sporting Clays for some shooting’… super fun… highly recommend!!
Steak dinner and martinis at Cook & Soldier… another high recommend!’
We head back to Oregon tomorrow. We enjoyed getting to know so many of you! Thank you for the hospitality, the epic game day experience , and letting us be Tiger fans for the weekend.
Dave, Duke, Paul and Brian
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 2:36 AM
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More pics
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Re: More Pics
Oct 24, 2022, 10:04 AM
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By the looks of some of your pics I see you met Spud.
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Thanks for joining us in The Valley!!!
Oct 24, 2022, 3:41 AM
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We’re kinda fond of our little corner of the world, but are always pleased to share it with others!!!
Come back soon . . . and let us know when you’re coming . . . we’ll leave the light in for you!
Go Beavers, Duck and Tigers!!!!!!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 2:42 AM
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Thank you so much for helping to cheer our Tigers on for the win!
We're so glad that you had a wonderful time, and hope that you have a safe trip back to Oregon.
Good luck to your other teams, and
Y'all come back now, ya hear!!
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 5:00 AM
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Stumbled onto your post and was hoping there’d be a recap. Glad y’all had a great time and hopefully y’all will return for a night game like others said. Thanks for visiting.
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Re: Boys from Oregon headed to Clemson!!
Oct 24, 2022, 8:29 AM
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Glad y'all had fun, just don't call it "storming the field"...like ever LOL. Meeting at the Paw is what it is called.
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Sounds like you ole boys have some serious stamina!
Oct 24, 2022, 12:28 PM
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Although, I did have to LOL over the camera orientation of that last picture. You all have now not only graduated from The Spud School of Cinematography, you even exceeded normal expectations!
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