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I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 12:57 PM
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was the "it" school. I was here for Hatfield, West, and Bowden. Good, bad, popular, unpopular I was here cheering. I will always be here cheering for our mighty Clemson Tigers.
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Bowden on one knee chewing the sideline grass
Jul 21, 2018, 1:03 PM
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during some inexplicable loss was always a fun image.
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110%er [7427]
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Yeah, well, at least he brought us this...
Jul 21, 2018, 1:27 PM
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fresh-faced, lanky, young go-getter
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Heisman Winner [111207]
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you just knew his days were numbered
Jul 21, 2018, 1:37 PM
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when he started wearing his shorts like that
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All-TigerNet [12797]
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Re: With a quivering lip while picking his nose, but at the same
Jul 21, 2018, 10:26 PM
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Yes he is!
I also believe he was a big factor in persuading the administration to start spending the big bucks on our football program.
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At least you didn't experience the Hootie and Red years
Jul 21, 2018, 2:12 PM
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or did you?
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I did....
Jul 21, 2018, 3:51 PM
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Hootie was ok but followed a Frank Howard and that was tough, I’m sure. Red Parker good coach but didn’t get enough credit for the great wins against both UGA and GT, Charlie Pell was a great coach and an even greater con man. Danny was and is a great coach and Ambassador for Clemson. Ken Hatfield had the misfortune of following a legend, Tommy West was a good guy, not coach. Tommy Bowden started what Dabo has taken and run with it. Dabo....a great man, great coach and great leader!
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Good run-down....***
Jul 21, 2018, 5:08 PM
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None of that compares to the John Stone era.
Jul 21, 2018, 2:23 PM
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That dewdropper can go chase himself.
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Heisman Winner [111207]
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yup
Jul 21, 2018, 4:03 PM
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I heard he showered with the players and coached the wrestling team. That was a different era.
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 2:26 PM
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I’ve been here since the Frank Howard era. Attended my first game in 1963. Trust me when I tell you there’s never been a better time to be a Clemson Tiger!!
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 2:37 PM
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You are right; we are at the top of the mountain. Let's enjoy it. My first game was "Big Thursday" in 1954, and we lost to the coots. I attended Clemson in the mid 1960s, and we only won 50 games that entire decade. Our last year's seniors won 50 games in their careers.
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 4:32 PM
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I was a "rat" in 1956... believe me these are the "Golden Years"...
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Orange Blooded [2420]
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 22, 2018, 7:42 AM
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Not sure we are at the top of the mountain yet. We are the best that Clemson has ever been, but we haven’t peaked yet!
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All-TigerNet [10822]
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I think there are a lot on this board who have been here
Jul 21, 2018, 3:03 PM
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Luckily, I was just a kid during the Hatfield years. I never really understood the disappointment and negativity from my grandpa who took me to the games.
I get it now. Hoping dabo will retire here, kinda like coach K at dook. Why leave the dynasty you built right?
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Re: I think there are a lot on this board who have been here
Jul 21, 2018, 4:21 PM
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Bowden was always 20-40 yards away from the nearest player. Standing or squatting all alone with his head phones on and chewing grass.
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 7:25 PM
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I become a Clemson fan when Frank Howard was walking the side lines in 1962, I had just turn 10 years old.
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 10:03 PM
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I remember Pell leaving and Ford taking over . I haven't liked every hire but I supported them in their endeavor . They don't always do what you'd hoped they'd do , but Clemson has had a few really good ones in my time .
Dabo Swinney is our best in my opinion . Frank and Danny are 1B and 1C ... but Dabo has transformed this team into an elite team with a legitimate shot at winning a national championship each year now since 2014 ... he is a special guy and he loves this Clemson brand which he has succeeded in nationalizing .
Wow , what a great time to be a fan of THE Clemson University!
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 10:34 PM
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That's a fact .....dug! ??
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Re: I was here before clemson
Jul 21, 2018, 11:35 PM
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I was here for Ford, Pell, Parker, Ingram and some Howard and I echo those sentiments!!
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