Open Letter to Micah Rogers

Jul 24, 2015, 9:55 AM

Dear Mr. Rogers:

I know that you are reading this based on some of the testimony in your recent trial. I'm sure also that you're visiting this site and others similar to see what is being said about you in light of your "victory" yesterday. I suspect that you're particularly interested to see how Clemson folks have reacted to your statement to the judge during the sentencing portion of your trial that you will "always be a Clemson fan."

Well, I have something for you: Mr. Rogers, are no Clemson fan. You are not wanted in Clemson, you are not wanted as fan, and you are not wanted on the campus. We don't even want you watching our games on TV. Clemson people, especially Clemson graduates, are quality, solid people that do well in life. They are engineers, architects, doctors, lawyers, nurses and run there own businesses. You are nowhere near this kind of person, so you are no Clemson fan. It wouldn't cross the mind of a true Clemson fan to jump a fence and break anything, much less to take a tool to Howard's Rock (by the way, why did you want a piece of something as "common as dirt" when you could dig that up behind your mobile home?).

Having said all that, if you decide to, once your Saturday "community service" is complete attend a game on our - not your - beautiful campus, please be sure to stop by the fraternity quad before the game and introduce yourself. Tell them that you are "Micah Rogers, the Clemson fan." I'm sure the fellows there will give you a warm introduction.

After that, stop by and chat with the tailgaters in the various lots across campus. Some of the alumni, us older guys, would love to meet you. You've likely heard about Clemson's sterling reputation as a host school -- opposing fans always brag about their experiences in Clemson. You will get the same treatment. Just please introduce yourself as "Micah Rogers, the Clemson fan."

Finally, you can say that you're a Clemson fan, you can put stickers on your car and wear t-shirts, etc., but you are no Clemson fan. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm sure that many Clemson fans and alums will agree: we don't want you. Your are a sawed-off punk who will, whether it's on this earth or in the thereafter, gets what's coming.

LCID
Clemson Univ. Class of 1995.

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Well said.

Although I doubt he'll have the courage, nor be stupid enough, to show his face in Clemson ever again. He's not wanted there, and he doesn't deserve the honor of being allowed to set foot upon our campus. He doesn't deserve to be treated with the same respect we afford fans of our opposing schools.... all he truly deserves is to be forced to stand at the gate at the top of the Hill for the duration of every home game, with his back to the field never allowed to look behind him, wearing a huge sign stating "I am Micah Rogers, and I desecrated Howards Rock." Community service is too easy, he needs to have to face every passing member of the Clemson family and be forced to simmer in his shame for what he's done.

-Floyd
CU '95