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Re: Link Ron Morris article on Milton Jennings. I didn't know
Feb 17, 2013, 10:13 AM
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Thanks for the link. I never knew this story either.
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Orange Blooded [2722]
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Wow....
Feb 17, 2013, 10:18 AM
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sometimes you never know how a person overcomes things. Sounds like Milt was lucky that the Milers took an interest in him. I think I better understand BB's decisions w/him now.
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110%er [5453]
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Wow, really puts things into perspective.
Feb 17, 2013, 10:36 AM
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I wish the best for this young man. He's overcome so much already and he constantly deals with ridicule and defeat; yet somehow he is still standing. He's going to graduate with a Clemson degree and with lifelong friendships/relationships. To me, he's already won at life. Good job, Milt.
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Re: Wow, really puts things into perspective.
Feb 17, 2013, 10:43 AM
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Give the Milers some credit...great people who did a great thing. Give Jennings credit, he is preparing himself for the future, as he has seen the other side of life...then look at the clemson hating scumbags who wrote in and criticized Morris, Jennings and the story. At least he did not have to reimburse the Windsor for getting the USuC discount at $15 a night that got them probation, or had to explain the lease cars out of Rock Hill...they have not seen the other side of life and have no idea what it is like...I have and do.
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Oculus Spirit [78888]
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good story
Feb 17, 2013, 11:09 AM
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most fans don't give a #### about the person only what he does during the game. Whether he gets 2 points or 20, I will be cheering for Milt.
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Re: good story
Feb 17, 2013, 11:35 AM
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We boast of the great family attitude at Clemson and we have turned this young man away at a time when he needed it most. I have read parts of this story before and knew of Miltons struggles during childhood.
If you are a Clemson student you should be at the game this evening prepared to welcome this young man back to our great family. We have 6 or 7 more games left in this last season for him. Let's make them count.
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Orange Blooded [4504]
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Really makes you feel for Milt. He has overcome so
Feb 17, 2013, 6:18 PM
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much that most of us have never faced. Easy for some folks to always slam people never knowing anything about them. Hope Milt has a good post Clemson career because he definately deserves it.
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Re: Link Ron Morris article on Milton Jennings. I didn't know
Feb 17, 2013, 11:20 AM
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I've always thought there was more to Milton Jennings than met the eye and this story confirms my belief. He tries so hard during a game, too hard sometimes. The remarks from the crowd that he hears have to cut him. I hear it and hate it, and I can't imagine how he must feel. As the coach said, he got to the place where he wouldn't shoot, would pass off, etc. They made plays specifically for him to make him take the shot. It is my hope that this story will stop the negative remarks thrown his way, and he begins to get encouragement from the crowd instead. Go Milton!
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Re: Link Ron Morris article on Milton Jennings. I didn't know
Feb 17, 2013, 11:43 AM
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I cant believe that during a game our people rag on him instead of being supportive. He is a Tiger after all.
I have heard others mention this also so I have no doubt it happens. Not the Clemson I know. Very disappointed that we have so many self absorbed a....... uhh fans
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"self absorbed?"
Feb 17, 2013, 11:46 AM
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That's the nicest thing that can be said about them.
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Re: Link Ron Morris article on Milton Jennings. I didn't know
Feb 17, 2013, 12:03 PM
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Lot of info on Milt that I didn't know and that gives me a new perspective on him. Also confirms something that I have always wished TN would do - include many more personal stories on our athletes to help see them as real people and not just instruments for obtaining what fans want. Also, it confirms something else - our coaches know more about these situations than we do so we should trust their judgment more in dealing with them.
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Real Tigers stand up and cheer
Feb 17, 2013, 12:05 PM
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If the jack@sses start harassing Milt again, drown them out and let him know he has support. Kudos to BB for not giving up and seeing that he could make a difference in this young man's life, both on and off the court. He got slammed for doing the same thing Dabo gets credit for doing--giving a young man a chance in life.
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Senior Day is coming in three games
Feb 17, 2013, 12:10 PM
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Let's make sure we spread the word and give Milton a positive sendoff
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Almost every game...
Feb 17, 2013, 12:22 PM
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I'm on the front row of the floor of the student section giving words of encouragement to to the players. Specifically Milton, and he has acknowledged me several times, often responding to me directly. I do it so he knows there are people in the stands who support him. I just wish every student shared my same sentiments, and supported our fellow classmates win or lose. Instead they groan when Milt touches the ball so I just try to cheer louder than they jeer. Let's make these last few games special for both of our seniors, starting tonight against Miami. Let's "Rock the John" tonight! Go Tigers!
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Good for you!!!***
Feb 17, 2013, 12:24 PM
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I wish everyone knew his story. People might show a little
Feb 17, 2013, 12:40 PM
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more compassion for him.
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Re: I wish everyone knew his story. People might show a little
Feb 17, 2013, 1:06 PM
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People shouldn't have to know the story to treat others with dignity. Finding out the story should make the jackals in our fan base feel ashamed. Somehow I don't think they care though.
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Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!***
Feb 17, 2013, 6:31 PM
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There will be some, who after reading this story, will be
Feb 17, 2013, 1:59 PM
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happy they were reticent about harsh criticism of Jennings; others who may feel pangs of guilt, and yet some who could care less and will continue the tirades. That will then beg the question for the latter group: how would you feel if you were in his shoes?
I don't make a habit of calling folks out on TigerNet, but I have long held to the idea that singling players out for harsh, destructive criticism is a patently bad idea...and this story is proof positive of one of the reasons for avoiding such.
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Some of you should be ashamed...You know who you are...***
Feb 17, 2013, 2:06 PM
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Should read some of the crappy comments on The State's
Feb 17, 2013, 2:23 PM
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website under this article. Just another reason I hate Gamecocks and Columbia.
I cannot wait to retire and move away from this cesspool.
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There's a special place in heII reserved for coot fans like those. ***
Feb 17, 2013, 2:28 PM
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Why?
Feb 17, 2013, 4:26 PM
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I have CLEMSON friends that scream at the mention of that player's name.
So you will have to include a ton of Clemson fans in that as well.
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Re: Why?
Feb 17, 2013, 6:08 PM
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Coot fans and their coach are too busy attacking the character of every single player on the team not named Carrera or Ellington. No wonder former players want nothing to do with your school.
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Orange Blooded [4504]
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SADLY, you are correct and these will be some of the
Feb 17, 2013, 6:28 PM
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same ones calling UCS fans out when they have said the same. Really stupid and sad!!
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Sucks we as fans are just now hearing this story***
Feb 18, 2013, 9:34 AM
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