I could see the effort they put forth to win and the pain in their voices after it was over.
They are the players and coaches that we all know that they are, exceptional, driven, tenacious, and tough.
I know it is crazy to hurt like this over a football game & team, but something about the Clemson Tigers football team has become more than just a game to me.
I know, I know. It is just a game, but I'm inspired and moved by the way CDS, the coaches, and the players project exceptionalism in this hardest and most complex of sports and do it with integrity.
It has captivated me over the past 10 years in a way that it didn't in years prior.
The GOOD GUYS didn't win last night, and CDS is still great and so are the Clemson Tigers.
I'll slice off another piece of that leftover cake, give it 15 seconds in the microwave, and swipe off a finger of butter cream icing and think about what can come next year.
To the Clemson Tigers...strength and honor. Thanks for the memories of the 2019 season.