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Basketball Update: Cliff Ellis kisses paw in return to Littlejohn Coliseum
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Basketball Update: Cliff Ellis kisses paw in return to Littlejohn Coliseum


Nov 22, 2011, 9:10 PM

Cliff Ellis returns to Littlejohn Coliseum

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WISH


Nov 22, 2011, 9:25 PM

Wish Rick Barnes STAYED!!!!!

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Re: WISH


Nov 22, 2011, 9:31 PM

I prefer Brownell. Barnes is a TERRIBLE person. Just ask anyone in the basketball office.

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Re: WISH


Nov 22, 2011, 9:40 PM

I agree. Wish Rick Barnes was here. He won. Hopefully Brownell can as well.

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Re: WISH


Nov 22, 2011, 9:47 PM

The best thing I can say about Barnes is that he didn't back down to Dean Smith

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Re: WISH


Nov 23, 2011, 5:18 AM

Absolutely. That was awesome! Only person I ever recall standing up to Dean

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Rick Barnes is a TRAITOR


Nov 23, 2011, 7:01 AM [ in reply to WISH ]

And I hope he never has the audacity to show his face in Clemson again, whether that be as an opposing coach, former coach, or casual fan.

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Re: Rick Barnes is a TRAITOR


Nov 23, 2011, 8:02 AM

Why all the angst for Rick Barnes? He did a good job at Clemson. Then left for a much better opportunity, that paid a lot better. Do you think Brad Brownell is scum because he turned his back on a lesser program for greener pastures at Clemson? I doubt it.

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Re: Rick Barnes is a TRAITOR


Nov 23, 2011, 9:49 AM

It's not angst, it's plain dislike. Rick Barnes turned his back on us right when he was starting to build a program, and he took the opportunity to slam Clemson and (the state of) South Carolina needlessly in doing so. His leaving and the manner in which he did it left a very bitter taste in the mouths of Clemson fans. So as far as I'm concerned, Rick Barnes is persona non grata at Clemson.

(Oliver Purnell did something very similar and as much as I liked him during his time here, I'm having a very hard time reconciling that with the Colts-like middle of the night departure from Clemson. I thought Purnell's resignation and departure were done in very poor taste. However, in contrast to Barnes, his reasons for leaving were, in my opinion, less controversial so it doesn't irk me as much.)

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Re: Rick Barnes is a TRAITOR


Nov 23, 2011, 10:56 AM

How did Rick Barnes slam Clemson? You have no clue

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Said he was leaving because SC schools suck.


Nov 23, 2011, 11:06 AM

Didn't really slam CU, but rather the whole state.

We all know why he really left. He was not a good representative for Clemson. Glad he left.

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So he spoke the truth?


Nov 23, 2011, 11:17 AM

Let's not kid ourselves, the school systems leave a lot to be desired.

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Well, that was just his excuse. Not the reason


Nov 23, 2011, 11:55 AM

he left. Classless to take a swipe at the state to keep from having to talk about why you're really leaving. The biggest problem with him leaving was the Shyatt years...other than that, good riddance.

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Re: Well, that was just his excuse. Not the reason


Nov 23, 2011, 1:31 PM

Noodle, what was Rick Barnes real reason for leaving?

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Not going to re-hash old stories...let's just say he was


Nov 23, 2011, 2:26 PM

given an ultimatum and he chose the path of least resistance. It cost him $100,000 to leave but kept his family together.

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Re: Well, that was just his excuse. Not the reason


Nov 23, 2011, 2:30 PM [ in reply to Re: Well, that was just his excuse. Not the reason ]

female...and his wife gave him choice.....

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I long for the day that all opposing head coaches will bow


Nov 22, 2011, 9:57 PM

down to the might Tiger paw!

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He can kiss my a$$***


Nov 23, 2011, 5:56 AM



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Does anyone remember why we let Cliff go? I know his


Nov 23, 2011, 9:04 AM

teams weren't the best, but are there any other reasons?

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He wasn't let go. He took a job at Auburn - stating that he


Nov 23, 2011, 12:49 PM

wanted another program to rebuild (or something like that).

He won the ACC COY twice at Clemson - so that's something...

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Re: He wasn't let go. He took a job at Auburn - stating that he


Nov 23, 2011, 12:50 PM

No....Cliff was fired. One too many NCAA investigations. Plus, his recruitment of juco players wasn't going over well in some circles.


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Do you mean he was "fired" fired? Or conspiracy theory


Nov 23, 2011, 1:10 PM

"Cliff had to go so he left before they fired him" fired?

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Re: Do you mean he was "fired" fired? Or conspiracy theory


Nov 23, 2011, 1:33 PM

is there really a difference??? Tommy Bowden wasn't "fired"....he resigned. The reality is the same.

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Yes there's a difference. Your statement is about whispers


Nov 23, 2011, 2:10 PM

in a back-alley. I know the InterWeb wasn't rolling good yet in 1994, but I had never heard that. He just left for other pastures.

I've been looking at articles on-line, because I thought my memory was slipping...they all say Cliff was fired from Auburn and that he left Clemson.

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I saw Cliff kiss


Nov 23, 2011, 9:11 AM

Angela Hickman at the Pavilion in 1964

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I read these comments and shake my head...


Nov 23, 2011, 11:30 AM

Coach is a classy guy who loves Clemson. I remember him kissing the paw after his last game at Clemson.

When Coach left Clemson, it was time for him to go. He is not the greatest basketball coach, but he gave his all for Clemson. He made us competitive at times and did his best.

We should appreciate what he did. Was his comment that "he is Clemson basketball" boneheaded? Yes and he would probably tell you that too.

The internet fans here should stop acting like juvenile morons and show some respect for the guy.

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^^^this^^^***


Nov 23, 2011, 11:57 AM



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Re: I read these comments and shake my head...


Nov 23, 2011, 12:09 PM [ in reply to I read these comments and shake my head... ]

his comment may have been boneheaded but we have never made it further in the tourney without him. based on that it is true.

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follow up


Nov 23, 2011, 12:57 PM [ in reply to I read these comments and shake my head... ]

Angela is no longer interested n Cliff

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