The Miami Thug Boat Race of 2015

Oct 19, 2023, 12:09 PM

My wife and I were in Miami for the 2015 game which I believe was a pivotal moment in the Dabo era. Maybe, just as important as 4th & 16 against LSU? Miami was good. Clemson was good, but we didn't know how good yet. 35-0 Clemson at halftime and the Miami team was still ratchet jawing in full-out thug mode and some of the Clemson players responded in kind. Dabo stopped the entire team as they came off the field for halftime and set the record straight, making all players know that this is NOT who we are nor how we play and that mess stops right now! I will never forget sitting in the stands watching the team down on the field, all on one knee getting their butts chewed out and telling my wife I couldn't figure out why he was ripping the team in front of the entire stadium crowd when we were ahead 35-0. Only later did we find out what was going on after the Tigers completed the 58-0 boat race. That was the day the world was introduced to just how good Clemson Football was going to be for the next few years.

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Re: The Miami Thug Boat Race of 2015

Will never forget that

I love that phrase but have to admit if Tigers get beat 58-0

That was a fun game for sure. Even the backup

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I'll never forget that game. That was a great thrashing! I was attached to a submarine out of Norfolk at the time and was between housing. I would sleep on the boat most of the time and go camping or stay with friends to break up the monotony. I did this to save some extra money toward paying off my truck - seemed like a great idea at the time. When I tell people about it, I jokingly refer to this as my 'homeless' period.

Anyway, I couldn't find a reliable Sportsbar in the Norfolk area that could be expected to have the game on. I prefer to watch the games either with other Tigers, or in peace. I got a room at a cheap motel just to watch the game and it was some of the best money I have spent. Ended up checking out and going out after the game with some buddies in Virginia Beach.

I remember Dabo chewing out the team at the half with the major lead. That was when I knew he wasn't going to settle for anything less than greatness.

The Miami Thug Boat Race of 2015

Re: The Miami Thug Boat Race of 2015

Will never forget that

I love that phrase but have to admit if Tigers get beat 58-0

That was a fun game for sure. Even the backup

Here's the link

Re: The Miami Thug Boat Race of 2015

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