My report from Clemson.......

Aug 30, 2013, 12:33 PM

The wife and I started the weekend early and got into Clemson late tuesday night. We couldn't help but notice all the new paws on the streets and highways. They looked smaller to me but more seemed better.
The last few days were beautiful. There was no doubt that Clemson was putting on its best face for the nation. The campus looks really green and manicured. The lake.......HIGH. There were employees running around everywhere weeding, mowing, trimming and planting. The town has had more traffic and activity than I've seen this prior to a game in quite some time. The students and the locals really seem fired up about
this one. I've heard quite a few people say this is the best chance that we've had in many a year for that special '81 season. And it all starts Saturday.
I went by practice which has been our tradition to wish the players that we see good luck. It has gotten very difficult to do these days since they shuttle them in and its closed. I did manage to speak to Sammy, Josh Watson and Grady Jarrett. I could not believe how jacked Sammy is this year. What a transformation since the last time I saw him. Our players are always gracious and friendly.
I usually spend a lot of time downtown visiting with friends. The wife likes to do xmas shopping there in August. Alot of my time is spent in my friend's Jimmy's place. Danny dropped by the other night as he usually does until he remembered that he had some appearance that he had to be at in Greenville and quickly hauled a$$.
Stopped in to see Jennings yesterday at Jugheads and Taj came by. The man loves those dogs. I asked him if he would take a pic with the wife and I which he was gracious to do. He was wearing this young and restless t shirt and I asked him if that was describing his mood.....ready to get it on!
Last night we went to the Esso to watch the Carolina game after a long stop at Jimmy's and guess who stopped by for a brew? Mr. Musberger was there in all of his glory to join quite a few people at his favorite place. I don't know if they were filming before I got there for Saturday. The crowd loved having the man partake with them.
We watched all of the Gameday trucks come in on Wednesday and it was amazing watching them set up yesterday. Quite an operation.
Last night, most of the set was up. Its raining here right now and I haven't gone downtown yet to see if they finished or if the "big" bus is there yet.
What was amazing to see was all of the students camped out this week. I lost count on the number of tents but last I checked, the line went around the stadium and down to the mascot statue. Taj told me that the players were really moved by the students and made them even more determined because of the enthusiasm of the student body.
Well,
I've rambled too long. Its a crappy day here, but I've got my orange on and I'm headed to Tiger Town for our traditional Friday pre-game lunch and brews. I might have to sit under the awning today. Please know that this town and campus is as fired up and ready for a game as I've ever seen it......and that's a long time. No matter where I travel or what I do, nothing.......nothing......compares to these times at Clemson. It all started for me a long time ago and it just keeps getting better and better. Go Tigers!

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My report from Clemson.......

Thanks for sharing

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Thanks for the update

Crappy day at Clemson... never***

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Great Summary of the per game activities

It sounds like your week has been much better than mine!

+1 fine sir***

Thanks! Great report!

Thank you! One more day!***

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'Preciate the post, 72.....feel free anytime....Go Tigers***

FYI....# 10 is TAJH....lol***

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