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Why is the paw logo tilted?
Dec 13, 2020, 10:16 AM
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Just read “Another subtle intricacy of the logo? The 30-degree angle represents the 1:00 p.m. kickoff typical for football games at the time.” I didn’t know this before so thought I would post.
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National Champion [7284]
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We didn’t get lighting .......
Dec 13, 2020, 10:19 AM
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I don’t think until maybe some time in the 80’s. Certainly none when I was there.
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Starter [290]
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Re: We didn’t get lighting .......
Dec 13, 2020, 10:23 AM
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The paw was started in 1970 & I didn’t start watching Clemson football until 1978.
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Orange Blooded [3459]
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In the 80's
Dec 13, 2020, 10:34 AM
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they would bring in trucks with lighting for games that kicked off after 1. And yes the paw is tilted to 1 pm.
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Re: In the 80's
Dec 13, 2020, 10:35 AM
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Wasn’t there also a siren that went off at that time on Saturday?
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It went off after wins.....It was cool hearing it as we
Dec 13, 2020, 11:18 AM
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walked back up the hill...
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Orange Immortal [60082]
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I wonder who the moron was that stopped that tradition....
Dec 13, 2020, 11:19 AM
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Probably Lennon.
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Could be. That’s about the time it stopped***
Dec 13, 2020, 2:27 PM
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Makes it unique as well***
Dec 13, 2020, 11:10 AM
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Re: It Used To Be At 12 O'clock. ---
Dec 13, 2020, 11:12 AM
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That paw used to be straight...even...and right in the middle. Then it got tilted.
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Re: It Used To Be At 12 O'clock. ---
Dec 13, 2020, 4:00 PM
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In the unlikely event that wasn’t a joke, it was never straight. Always at one o’clock, our traditional start time, until TV became more prevalent.
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Re: Why is the paw logo tilted?
Dec 13, 2020, 11:18 AM
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I seem to remember reading an article that stated the paw was tilted to give it a more dynamic look. It looks like the paw print of a tiger chasing a chicken.
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And I always cringe when I see a decal at the wrong angle.***
Dec 13, 2020, 11:33 AM
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Orange Beast [6316]
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Re: I read somewhere a while back that people thought the Paw
Dec 13, 2020, 12:19 PM
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was tilted because of the 1:00 kickoffs. But they said that when they made the imprint from a real Tigers paw that that was the natural angle of the tigers paw when they walk.
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Correct. Natural angle of right front paw, from which
Dec 13, 2020, 1:28 PM
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The mold was taken
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Re: Why is the paw logo tilted?
Dec 13, 2020, 12:20 PM
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When originally presented it was tilted 10 degrees. It was an artistic decision at the time, and helps it stand out as a unique tiger paw verses the oodles of other sports teams. The white on orange, actual tiger paw imprint, and tilt have made it iconic. Brilliant.
When I was a freshman (74), I searched for the lowest priced Clemson t-shirt I could find. I did not find one item that did not have a paw instead of the O in Clemson. Four years after it's introduction, it was already that entrenched.
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All-In [10143]
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Re: Why is the paw logo tilted?***
Dec 13, 2020, 1:26 PM
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Tigers are naturally pigeon-toed. They have evolved
Dec 13, 2020, 4:13 PM
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this way to fully clean their claws after eating a chicken.
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Orange Blooded [4142]
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Re: Tigers are naturally pigeon-toed. They have evolved
Dec 13, 2020, 4:50 PM
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Finally, someone who has a lick of sense . Well , and doorman too .
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