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FB Update: Clemson-Louisville was most-watched prime-time game
Sep 20, 2017, 9:28 AM
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But..But..We're not Elite like..
Sep 20, 2017, 9:45 AM
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USC, Notre Dame, LSU, or Alabama!
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Re: But..But..We're not Elite like..
Sep 20, 2017, 10:21 AM
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Any big game that we play in there is going to be a big TV audience, and it won't be bc they are big time Clemson fans, it's bc sports fans want to see the big dog get knocked off. Just as FB fans got tired of Bama being the big dogs, they will with us also.
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Re: But..But..We're not Elite like..
Sep 20, 2017, 10:46 AM
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Is people tuning in to watch you LOSE not a proof of being an Elite program?
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Re: 'Merica's Team!
Sep 20, 2017, 11:49 PM
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It's not that we aren't a top-tier program - that attracts audiences - that's quite easy to conclude we are.
It's the term "elite" in itself, the use of the term is too often mis-appropriated, mis-used, and reflects an air of aloof BS that just isn't us.
I know we are one of the top programs in the country right now - but would never use that term. Just sayin' ...
Oh by the way, thinking VT and FSU will also result in top rating for us again ...
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Re: 'Merica's Team!
Sep 20, 2017, 12:20 PM
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So the top-tier would be considered...elite?
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Re: 'Merica's Team!
Sep 20, 2017, 1:39 PM
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No, because they're not the same thing.
For instance there is a group of top-tier bourbons, that many enjoy, grade, and discuss different attributes - which collectively many will undoubtedly agree they are in a select class by themselves.
However, reaching a consensus as to which individual bourbon (or maybe two) is considered "elite" is impossible.
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Re: 'Merica's Team!
Sep 20, 2017, 1:43 PM
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Elite means: a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities.
Therefore, the "top-tier" would be the select group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or quality, i.e. elite.
I think you're confusing elite with the absolute best which would be only one team, where as elite programs can be 3, 4, 5, even 6 teams.
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Re: 'Merica's Team!
Sep 20, 2017, 2:06 PM
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Fair enough -
I'm still holding firm to my belief we are "'Merica's Team" in college football - what's not to like?!!
LOL! Ha ha!!!
Go Tigers!!!!
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I REALLY like what Tiger99and00 sezs here:
Sep 20, 2017, 5:26 PM
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"It's the term "elite" in itself, the use of the term is too often mis-appropriated, mis-used, and reflects an air of aloof BS that just isn't us."
ESPECIALLY the ..."and reflects an air of aloof BS that just isn't us."
AMEN . . . .
Let's be the absolute best team, have the most amazing game day experience anywhere, have the most amazing fans without all the aloof BS and "superior" attitude and just have a great time !
Isn't that why we are fans ? To have a good time doing something we love to do !
Let OTHER people label us . . . we are FAMILY . . . . that's all that matters.
(Fade to sunset over Death Valley with Kumbyyyyaahhhh playing in the background)
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Re: I REALLY like what Tiger99and00 sezs here:
Sep 20, 2017, 5:28 PM
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Smh
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Re: I REALLY like what Tiger99and00 sezs here:
Sep 20, 2017, 5:30 PM
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Smh
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Since up here New England won the Super Bowl....
Sep 20, 2017, 10:12 AM
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I got all my Pats friends to watch this Louisville game with me. They had a blast and were quite impressed. They also love Dabo's comment "We are attacking champions". They are now using the same expression for their Pats.
I keep telling them I'll take them down to the Valley one day for a real football game.
They can't really grasp the concept we have 20K more fans at Clemson than Gillette....
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Re: FB Update: Clemson-Louisville was most-watched prime-time game
Sep 20, 2017, 11:31 AM
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It shows Clemson is becoming a national brand.
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