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Coleman Suspended for Bowl Game
Dec 22, 2006, 11:42 AM
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Tommy grew some you know what***
Dec 22, 2006, 11:42 AM
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Great, now Tommy is growing pot?***
Dec 22, 2006, 11:43 AM
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what are you talking about***
Dec 22, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Willis***
Dec 22, 2006, 11:52 AM
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Regardless of what you think of Tommy Bowden as a coach,
Dec 22, 2006, 12:57 PM
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in terms of being a leader, example setter and disciplinarian for the team, we could not have asked for a better person.
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All-American [555]
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Even larry shyatt had the kahones to suspend (good) players
Dec 22, 2006, 3:44 PM
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following drug use. He threw vince whitt and johnny miller off the team following their arrests...
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I am fine with Tommy, but others including DF had discipline
Dec 22, 2006, 9:36 PM
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I don't think we have had a problem with leniency from our coaches or the administration. Other schools and 4 strikes policy DO have a problem.
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Orange Blooded [2073]
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Tommy's you know what were already grown...
Dec 22, 2006, 8:40 PM
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I never doubted he would suspend Coleman. He's a good man!
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Way to go TB(tough decision) and thanks Duane for
Dec 22, 2006, 1:25 PM
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everything. Way to accept the punishment like a man and own up to your mistake. Duane's success on and off the field is still one of the best stories of all time at Clemson. I know i was one of the ones who never thought I'd see the day that he would be a Clemson graduate. Great accomplishment and he will always be a Tiger!
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Orange Blooded [3974]
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I second that. This has been handled in the best way
Dec 22, 2006, 3:23 PM
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possible by both Tommy and Duane. I hate that I won't get to watch the "Predator" in a Clemson uniform one last time, but I'm very proud that he is a Tiger. He has owned up and taken this appropriate punishment like a man.
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Bad Decision
Dec 22, 2006, 4:15 PM
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It's just pot. How many people actually made it through college without trying it? People need to get over this devil weed perception.
Good PR decision though I guess. His hand was forced by social stigma.
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Wrong spot to reply***
Dec 22, 2006, 4:16 PM
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Wrong spot to reply
Dec 22, 2006, 4:17 PM
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It's just pot. How many people actually made it through college without trying it? People need to get over this devil weed perception.
Good PR decision though I guess. His hand was forced by social stigma.
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for everyone who thinks smoking pot turns you into a
Dec 22, 2006, 1:37 PM
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terrorist, look at duane's statement. Accepted responsibility and didn't pass the blame off on anyone else. Quality person, regardless of what you think of his leisure activities.
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it doesn't turn you into a terrorist, just supports it w/$$***
Dec 22, 2006, 2:03 PM
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lol You're kidding right?***
Dec 22, 2006, 4:26 PM
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As frustrating as this situation is, it could not have been
Dec 22, 2006, 2:10 PM
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handled better.
Bowden did not grand-stand or make a rash decision. He did his best not to let this ruin Coleman's graduation. Then he made a tough call that sent one final message to Coleman and to the team.
Duane, for his part, made no excuses, blamed no one but himself, and still was man enough to praise the people at Clemson who have helped him grow so much during his time there.
I hate that this happened, but could not have asked for a better resolution from all involved.
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Re: As frustrating as this situation is, it could not have been
Dec 22, 2006, 3:09 PM
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You said it best! Unfortunate decision to smoke pot, but we can pray he's learned his lesson through what can only be called the "proper way to handle it" by TB.
Proud to be a tiger!
RU4GOD2
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Coleman SHOULD play.***
Dec 22, 2006, 3:48 PM
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ABSOLUTELY NOT!***
Dec 22, 2006, 4:03 PM
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Right decision.***
Dec 22, 2006, 4:08 PM
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Does everyone think DC came up with statement himself??
Dec 22, 2006, 4:17 PM
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Sounds like it was professionally written to me.
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Re: Does everyone think DC came up with statement himself??
Dec 22, 2006, 5:43 PM
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Give the guy a little credit. If you've ever heard Duane in an interview he is an intelligent man, and is quite capable of making the statement he did. I know him personally and don't know if he'll ever change on the bud smoking issue, but that is, after all, his choice to make. I think the correct decision and outcome took place with all of this.
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Re: Does everyone think DC came up with statement himself??
Dec 23, 2006, 9:57 AM
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If you saw his interview footage, he was truly moved and remorseful. Duane is a good kid who made a big mistake. Leave him alone. Lets use this energy to bash the REAL criminals..... at USuCk..... 
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Donald Trump for head coach!***
Dec 22, 2006, 9:40 PM
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Warren Ratchford was suspended for 77' Gator Bowl......
Dec 23, 2006, 9:27 AM
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I think? for the same thing, possession of marijuana.
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It's not just pot....
Dec 23, 2006, 10:00 AM
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It's about breaking the law and having your name in the newpaper as a law breaker. If TB and CU are to have a discipline program, then Coleman had to be suspended.
I'm glad Coleman accepted responsibility like a man but he also hurt his team - it's like having another starter injured.
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