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TNET: Former Clemson DB transfers to Furman
Jan 4, 2018, 6:36 PM
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Great school - Best wishes to Mr. Trapp!***
Jan 4, 2018, 8:14 PM
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Re: TNET: Former Clemson DB transfers to Furman
Jan 4, 2018, 8:19 PM
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That gives them an advantage for the first game. I hope we throw to the other side.
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I raced his father
Jan 4, 2018, 8:52 PM
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and lost horribly in 1991. I wish nothing but the best for Amir as he continues his journey.
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What were you thinking?...
Jan 4, 2018, 9:36 PM
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Orange Blooded [4572]
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Re: What were you thinking?...
Jan 4, 2018, 11:09 PM
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Well, I'll tell ya...
I went to Charleston Southern to run track. We came up to Clemson for a meet and we were very slim as far as roster slots. I think we had about 15 guys and girls. I was mainly a 400m guy, and pretty decent at 800m. I was a skinny white dude that was faster than I had any right to be. And in a track meet, small schools ask kids to perform in multiple events that are outside of their wheelhouse in the hope that they might snag a 3rd place point or two. I was asked to do the 200m. At the time, I thought it was a great idea.
I fell in the same heat as James Trapp. I think I was in the 2nd lane and he was outside in maybe 6 or 7, so I could see him on my right.
Now, let me just say that I knew who he was when we were lining up. And this wasn't even the main event, it was just a heat. But, I was watching him. I knew he was a potential Olympian and, at that stage in life, we all wanted to be 'that guy.'
Another important bit of information is that in the 400m and 800m you didn't necessarily just start sprinting at the gun. I typically watched my competition and matched their pace until I could finish them. This is not the case in the 200m. It's a balls-on-fire sprint to the finish.
James Trapp beat me like I was standing in quicksand. I had family in the stands. I was embarrassed. He beat me by at least 2 seconds. I think I finished 5th in my heat of 8. I was not wreathed in glory.
But, I'll tell you this... James Trapp ran like a tiny god. He was something to see. I'll never forget that day. I was dominated, but I loved it. I wish I could say something like "we had beers afterwards" but that never happened. He went on to the Olympics and I went on to Tigernet. And there ya have it. I don't regret anything.
I wish things had worked out better for Amir. I was really pulling for him. But, life happens and sometimes we miss the Olympics by a second or two.
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I enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.***
Jan 5, 2018, 11:02 AM
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Re: TNET: Former Clemson DB transfers to Furman
Jan 4, 2018, 10:50 PM
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Dabo seemed a hurt to lose him. I think Dabo was going to use him more next year and put him in the return game.
I wish you the best brother, you will be missed!
Go Tigers and Paladins!
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Wish he had his father's speed
Jan 5, 2018, 10:13 AM
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If he was just small, but fast, that would be great. Unfortunately he is small and not so fast.
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Good luck and have a successful Paladin career***
Jan 5, 2018, 11:30 AM
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