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Legend [16439]
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When is it ok to pull against Clemson?
May 11, 2015, 4:30 PM
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My nephew, a junior at Furman, gets his first collegiate start against Clemson at Fluor Field tomorrow night. His brother, a freshman, will start at shortstop.
Are there any circumstances under which it is ok to pull against the Tigers? Usually, I can pull for the shortstop to play well in the field and produce at the plate, but for the Tigers to prevail.
A pitcher can't really do his job well and lose, and I want my nephew to get a win. Since our season is toast anyway, and everyone seems to want Hack fired, does the will of the board allow me to pull for Furman?
P.S. I will NEVER ask permission to pull FOR the Coots (glad I don't have any nephews there).
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CU Guru [1404]
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Hope Clemson wins 1-0 by
May 11, 2015, 4:33 PM
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hitting a homerun against a reliever in the top of the ninth.
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CU Medallion [61826]
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Or, gets hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 9th***
May 12, 2015, 8:02 AM
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Orange Blooded [3788]
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If it was your kids I'd say go ahead and pull for Furman
May 11, 2015, 4:35 PM
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Since it's your nephew pitching, maybe root for him to do well and for the score on both sides to stay low, and then for Clemson to tear up the relievers who come in behind him?
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Legend [17786]
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In the Spring Game, if you prefer Orange over White
May 11, 2015, 4:36 PM
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or vice versa
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Rain out?
May 11, 2015, 4:39 PM
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Guess that ain't happening up in the upstate, but it's pouring in Cooterville right now.
It's ok to support your family. Specially in a regular season game.
Now... Postseason... That's a whole other situation...
~JKB
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110%er [6136]
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When you place a million $ bet on the other team?***
May 11, 2015, 4:40 PM
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Legend [16439]
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Clemson scoring against reliever to win 1-0 does not work
May 11, 2015, 4:46 PM
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A) my pitching nephew would do great and still not get the win, and
B) my shortstop nephew would do nothing offensively
My blood runs orange, and my brother is a Clemson alum too, but these boys ARE my blood
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110%er [5704]
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He hit 3 triples, got stranded every time.
May 11, 2015, 8:05 PM
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Not his fault.
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Oculus Spirit [93668]
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Is he going to cut you in on his MLB signing bonus?***
May 11, 2015, 4:46 PM
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Legend [16439]
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That is just my point
May 11, 2015, 5:16 PM
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No MLB potential probably. This would likely be his crowning achievement.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Never.***
May 11, 2015, 4:48 PM
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I'd go ahead and pull for your nephews
May 11, 2015, 5:01 PM
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Them winning and making the family proud would be more important to be than Clemson winning. Clemson can (hopefully) win other games.
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CU Medallion [57087]
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You think they want to be facing Clemson right now?***
May 11, 2015, 6:05 PM
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Tiger Cub [10]
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Re: You think they want to be facing Clemson right now?***
May 11, 2015, 7:19 PM
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Not sure. I don't watch baseball or follow it. I just know Clemson's record isn't too hot.
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Oculus Spirit [75717]
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You can pull for you nephews without pulling
May 11, 2015, 5:07 PM
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against anybody. Go have fun and support the family.
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All-In [40929]
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You pull for both your nephews and Clemson
May 11, 2015, 6:44 PM
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if they win you congratulate them and be proud. If Clemson wins, you don't say a word and encourage them to do well next time.
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Only when we play USC***
May 11, 2015, 6:52 PM
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Re: Only when we play USC***
May 11, 2015, 7:37 PM
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have we ever played southern cal?
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I always pulled for my nephew to beat the school I teach at
May 11, 2015, 8:58 PM
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when he was in high school, but now that he plays college ball, I don't think I would ever pull for Clemson to lose. He has never played against Clemson, so I have not had to really make that choice.
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Re: When is it ok to pull against Clemson?
May 11, 2015, 10:40 PM
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Why do you care what other people will say? Grow some yarbles, and cheer for whoever you want to.
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110%er [5225]
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NEVER. Seriously, just golf clap for the other team.
May 12, 2015, 6:37 AM
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nm
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All-In [32650]
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They are nephews . . . they will
May 12, 2015, 6:46 AM
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forget you even exist unless you leave them in the will.
Clemson is there for you always . . . and is deeper than some marriage-related heat of the moment (or two)moment of passion (gross) between your brother or sister and basically some complete stranger.
hthia of smhyw
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All-In [25393]
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You're a good man and a friend of mine; thus, I won't
May 12, 2015, 6:58 AM
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enter the fray other than to relate my own experiences.
One nephew is a Tar Heel; another, a Citadel Bulldog; yet, another is a UNC-C Forty-Niner. One niece is also a Forty-Niner; another, a Gamecock and another, an Auburn Tiger. My Son is a Pitt Panther.
BUT MY MOST FAVORITE IS A NEPHEW WHO IS A CLEMSON ALUMNUS. The rest are also-rans, won't get a cotton-pickin' penny...and hopefully, will experience the horrors and turmoil from catastrophic seasons in every sport they play.
And, I'm being nice about it. lol
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