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Junkie [501]
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Who are Clemson's big donors??
Oct 9, 2013, 9:00 AM
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Serious question here, I need to be enlightened. Everyone talks about how you need big donors like Oregon's Phil Knight & Nike to make substantial financial contributions to athletics and facilities that will enable the program to advance (or stay on par) in todays modern arms race. I can't think of a single big donor for Clemson. I know we have had some alumni go on to establish successful franchises like Hooters, but what else is there? Are there other big, Clemson-owned franchises that contribute? We are a relatively small alumni base compared to Texas, OSU, etc. but we seem to get a lot of bang for our buck, thanks in no small part to IPTAY of coarse.
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Associate AD [812]
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Good question...curious myself, now that you've asked.***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:02 AM
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110%er [8244]
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Big or Small we need them all***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:02 AM
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Orange Blooded [2394]
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BGR Burger***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:03 AM
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MVP [508]
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Walt DIPtula
Oct 9, 2013, 10:36 AM
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Walt is a huge donor... he donates his crappy show every week to Clemson...his superficial comments and predictions and his love on Manzel and Brady...he is a true Clemson donor.
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All-TigerNet [11161]
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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I would think that some may prefer to remain anonymous***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:11 AM
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CU Medallion [67718]
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Re:some may prefer to remain anonymous- Yes I do
Oct 9, 2013, 9:14 AM
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now that you mention it. 
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All-TigerNet [14921]
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One of you guys needs to go start a shoe company!
Oct 9, 2013, 9:15 AM
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I'll go start making some Pizza and digging for oil!
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All-Conference [414]
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I know the FATZ Cafe creator is a Clemson fan
Oct 9, 2013, 9:22 AM
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maybe Alum. He used to tailgate near my friend. Not sure if he donates or what he donates. Not sure if he is "big" donor or not.
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CU Medallion [73569]
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he buys ads for sure***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:28 AM
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Letterman [295]
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CU Medallion [67718]
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Re: ask mickey- email him
Oct 9, 2013, 9:36 AM
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and then stay by your computer.
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Re: I know the FATZ Cafe creator is a Clemson fan
Oct 9, 2013, 7:58 PM
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I know him well. He definitely prefers to be UNDER the radar as do a lot of our large donors.
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110%er [5912]
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Orange Blooded [2672]
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A lot comes from alumni making large donations all at once
Oct 9, 2013, 9:54 AM
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I believe Charlie Whitehurst donated 1 Million, or 500K. Someone definitely donated a million (definitely former athlete, if not Charlie then it was CJ). Nice to see them giving back to the university who helped them make such a good living.
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CU Medallion [51528]
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The Brooks family, used to own Hooters.***
Oct 9, 2013, 9:56 AM
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110%er [9051]
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They still do - Hooters is part of Naturally Fresh Foods....
Oct 9, 2013, 10:47 AM
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which is run by Bob Brooks' son (a Clemson graduate).
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Trainer [36]
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Re: They still do - Hooters is part of Naturally Fresh Foods....
Oct 9, 2013, 11:00 AM
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Hooter's is no longer owned by the Brooks Family, but by a holding company out of Charlotte.
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CU Medallion [51528]
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All-In [30455]
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I don't want to brag, but I'm
Oct 9, 2013, 10:05 AM
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not one of them.
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CU Medallion [53178]
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would have thought Winkopp was a pretty big one***
Oct 9, 2013, 10:29 AM
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Orange Blooded [4025]
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until his death, surely phil prince was.***
Oct 9, 2013, 12:01 PM
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CU Guru [1906]
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Re: until his death, surely phil prince was.***
Oct 9, 2013, 6:39 PM
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Phil Prince is not dead.
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110%er [5236]
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Gosh, i was getting ready to say , when did that happen ?
Oct 9, 2013, 10:58 PM
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love phil, great man ,
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Heisman Winner [111433]
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Coach Munson's parents***
Oct 9, 2013, 12:02 PM
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Hall of Famer [21815]
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Me***
Oct 9, 2013, 12:16 PM
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Orange Blooded [4982]
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XXL count as a big donor?***
Oct 9, 2013, 7:21 PM
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Oculus Spirit [90770]
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I "would be" IF I won the lottery..and then "own" The HiLL!
Oct 9, 2013, 7:50 PM
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Haaaaa! Of course, I would invite about 4000 of my best friends to join me on The HiLL..with most from youse guys & gals on Tnet!
GoTiGERs!
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110%er [6272]
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my buddy is in Iptay and he is like a 5X
Oct 9, 2013, 8:55 PM
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does that count?
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Legend [19567]
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I'd say Doug Kingsmore is one***
Oct 9, 2013, 8:59 PM
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