Another email to Debbie Yow

Nov 5, 2017, 9:12 PM

Mrs. Yow,

I write to you as a Clemson fan in regards to the Clemson vs N.C. State game on 11/4. The atmosphere was electric and the game was quite a battle until the very last play!

I have concerns, however, in the fan conduct before, during, and after the contest from the Wolfpack faithful. I realize that a few bad apples can spoil the bunch, but the crude behavior that was on display by those in red were completely unacceptable.

I’m nearly certain that you have been made aware of the reports of spitting, profanity, and other acts of malice directed at visiting fans. I understand that the game did not end as your team had hoped, but the misconduct began well before the game commenced. I’ve been to Carter Finley for the past three showdowns against our two teams, but this was by far my worst experience.

I have similarly large concerns with the actions of your head football coach (a state employee, nonetheless) and his accusations of Clemson attempting to gain an in unfair advantage with “illegal technology” on the sidleines. Those accusations have since been deemed totally acceptable by our own league office.

I hope that you and your department will do the right thing and condemn the actions displayed toward our fans and program so that N.C. State does not earn a bad rap.

The ACC as a whole prides itself on good sportsmanship. Clemson especially takes pride in our hospitality on game day and we expect the same from our conference brethren.

I will go as far to rightfully commend an older gentleman who is an NC State fan early in the day coming up to myself and a few friends in orange to shake my hand and thank us for the hospitality he has always experienced at Clemson. I was hopeful that we would receive the same.

My email to you is not meant to be taken with malintent. I just hope you are able to find a way to ensure all visiting fans are met with an enjoyable experience, as we should all be afforded. The money we spend when visiting your town and your stadium is no less valuable than the money your own supporters spend.

I hope this email finds you well and that these issues aren’t swept under the rug. The stakes were high yesterday and emotion unavoidably played a large role. I trust that you will do the right thing.

Thank you for your time!

Warmest regards,

(name redacted)
Clemson c/o 2010
Go Tigers!