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We Must Thank Tommy Bowden, for.......
Feb 3, 2015, 6:37 PM
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Hiring Dabo Swinney to coach WR's and then recommending him as interim head coach!! Thank you Tommy..... for that... and the bubble screen (Lol)
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Standout [311]
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Tommy laid the foundation, now Dabo is building the house***
Feb 3, 2015, 6:41 PM
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [102923]
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Tommy did two things for Clemson.
Feb 3, 2015, 6:46 PM
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He helped bring energy back to the fans after Danny was fired and he hired Dabo. Tommy had his father's last name, anyone with a famous father could have done that.
He hired Dabo and recommended Dabo for the interim coach when he was fired. For that I thank him. His extortion of a contract extension after letting our offensive and defensive lines go all to helll I will forever hold against him.
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Game Changer [1697]
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Re: Tommy did two things for Clemson.
Feb 3, 2015, 7:13 PM
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I've got nothing against TB. He did us a good turn to the extent he could, applied his name, integrity and best efforts to get us to a place beyond the mediocrity (or worse) that we had fallen to. Our athletes were better, our facilities were better and the assistants improved (more or less). Clearly, hiring Dabo and recommending him not only was a favor for us, but his recommendation indicated he still wanted the program to move forward - he was spot on.
He wasnt the most personable guy ever to coach, but he was a good one and I while I dont miss him, I do recognize that our current success began with his vision and commitment.
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Starter [279]
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RIGHT and pushing for improved facilities***
Feb 3, 2015, 6:47 PM
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Orange Elite [5168]
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Irony alert - I am thinking that a big reason Danny got
Feb 3, 2015, 7:28 PM
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sent out was his skrong push for significant facility upgrades - A man before his time -
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Game Changer [1673]
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Tommy Bowden also gave us
Feb 3, 2015, 7:31 PM
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63-17. Something we and the coots will never forget.
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Game Day Hero [4125]
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Re: We Must Thank Tommy Bowden, for.......
Feb 3, 2015, 7:08 PM
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Bottom line is there would be no Dabo without Tommy. I never disliked Tommy as a coach. It just seemed towards the end he lost his fire and that is exactly what Dabo brought to the table. I'm proud of what both coaches have done for Clemson.
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Solid Orange [1374]
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Re: We Must Thank Tommy Bowden, for.......
Feb 3, 2015, 7:10 PM
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Bowden got Clemson on the radar for offensive skill players. Before 1999 Clemson was known for defense, but not offense. He also saw the need for better facilities. The West Endzone and Indoor Practice facilities really put Clemson recruiting into another level.
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Ultimate Tiger [36452]
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Is that you Tommy?***
Feb 3, 2015, 7:13 PM
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Amateur [45]
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Re: Is that you Tommy?***
Feb 3, 2015, 7:32 PM
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Say what you want about the man, facilities, and players improved from the Tommy West days and he was a certified Coot Killer of a coach.
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Top TigerNet [31360]
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Tommy ran a clean program. We had some good times
Feb 3, 2015, 8:21 PM
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and some bad times. He worked to improve facilities. Overall, frustration ruined the day for him and he was let go. He sure knew how to beat he!! out of the chickens though and for this I am grateful !
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Orange Blooded [2762]
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Bowden got us back to the speed of sound and Dabo heading
Feb 3, 2015, 8:23 PM
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towards the speed of light. Bowden brought much progress.
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Top TigerNet [31360]
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I disagree. Bowden never won the conference or BCS bowl.***
Feb 3, 2015, 9:03 PM
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Commissioner [1268]
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You forgot one...
Feb 3, 2015, 8:29 PM
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63-17. Best thing that ever happened under his watch.
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Commissioner [1268]
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Oh, he brought the Purple back too.
Feb 3, 2015, 8:34 PM
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I'm glad for that. Really. I don't like it when Clemson wore Orange and Navy. Clemson is Orange and Purple, so I'm glad TB recognized that.
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CU Medallion [18905]
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Can't forget Reggie! Reggie! Seahawks must have consulted
Feb 3, 2015, 9:15 PM
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with him on that last drive on Sunday.
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