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Didn't realize people needed a handbook on proper
Jul 12, 2012, 9:59 PM
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hospitality to opposing teams; but, here it is as I see it.
1.Before the game, invite opposing fans to share your tailgate, offer them a cold drink, piece of chicken, and some vinegar pie( my favorite, tmail me for the recipee). Extend the hand of fellowship and offer proper tribute to their team and heritage. As you walk to the game, shake their hand , wish them good luck as you give them a quick wink of the eye, and then say, Go Tigers!
2. Pregame in the stadium, take your hat off for the prayer, National Anthem,and Alma Mater. Cheer as loud as possible when the Tigers run down the hill, and BOOOOOO the opposing team to your fullest when they take the field. ( Forget TDP and his bull about being nice)
3. During the game boo the opposing coach every time he disputes a call. Boo the refs every time they throw a flag on the Tigers. Boo extremely loud when they throw flag that is blatantly wrong on the Tigers. DO NOT BOO opposing teams fans during the game. Do not taunt opposing teams fans during the game. Do not abide being taunted by opposing fans during the game.
4. After the game, if we win, congratulate the opposing fans for a game well played, return to your tailgate and enjoy a post game cold drink. Invite opposing fans that are worthy( you will know who they are). After the game, if we lose, give the opposing teams fans a tip of the hat, and go to your tailgate. ALONE. They can find their own way out.
Pretty simple really. It has been that way at Clemson for the forty plus years I have been going. Don't want to see it change. It is one of the things that makes Clemson special.
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Other than the Coots (and maybe Miami fans) I've never
Jul 12, 2012, 10:01 PM
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had a hard time being nice to FANS and separating them from disliking their teams.
Also, UGAy fans. Those three suck. But other than that...
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You lost me at vinegar pie....***
Jul 12, 2012, 10:02 PM
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Man, vinegar pie is the best. I won the first " Tailgate
Jul 12, 2012, 11:26 PM
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food contest" with it. Not Kidding!
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Legend [17626]
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I'll vouch for the vinegar pie.
Jul 13, 2012, 3:29 PM
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Spud tmailed me the recipe last year and I made it for a tailgate. Sounds gross but oh so good!
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Surely you jest.***
Jul 13, 2012, 8:18 AM
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That's it - and it's the way I've always done it.***
Jul 12, 2012, 10:03 PM
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Sounds perfect to me!***
Jul 12, 2012, 10:50 PM
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CU Guru [1135]
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Maybe you need to be on the Tailgate Show each game.
Jul 12, 2012, 10:59 PM
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Seriously, I have only seen a couple of instances at Clemson
Jul 12, 2012, 11:30 PM
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where opposing fans were abused. One of them I put a stop to. But, I promise you this, last year in Columbia may have been my last. I didn't get directly insulted or provoked, but the opportunity was there for sure. When grown men and women are wearing tshirts that are insulting to Howard's Rock, that have to be explained or otherwise to young boys and girls it is disgusting.
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Orange Blooded [2929]
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Re: Seriously, I have only seen a couple of instances at Clemson
Jul 13, 2012, 11:54 AM
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lemme guess. it was the "Don't rub the ___, rub the __" ones?
Wow they are so classy.
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Not to mention the guy on the karaoke shouting it out to all
Jul 13, 2012, 5:47 PM
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the passers by. Just real classy.
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Overhead a coot woman at work tonight...
Jul 14, 2012, 2:22 AM
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Asking her 12-14 year old daughter, who sounded like a Clemson fan, what she was going to do when he brother brought her some "new" coot diving shirt. A shirt that said something like "Wet ##### dive deeper"....Some teams just have no class.
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Vinegar Pie
Jul 13, 2012, 8:35 AM
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lol***
Jul 13, 2012, 6:00 PM
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CU Medallion [53773]
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You should see the smile on my face!!!!!!!!!!!!***
Jul 13, 2012, 6:31 PM
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CU Medallion [52316]
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You got it right...
Jul 13, 2012, 10:25 PM
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Hospitality has always been associated with Clemson and its fans.
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110%er [6492]
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Vinegar pie? Sounds like it might go well with my
Jul 13, 2012, 9:15 AM
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marmite ice cream.
Send me the recipe if you don't mind. I'm curious.
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Legend [18133]
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You have a reciPEE for vinegar pie?
Jul 13, 2012, 9:29 AM
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Did you get that from Mangus? 
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Orange Blooded [4757]
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Agree with all points but one:
Jul 13, 2012, 11:55 AM
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I've never enjoyed booing the opponent's on-field entrance, especially these days as most teams attempt to enter the field right when it would be most disruptive to the home team's entrance. I'd much rather just ignore their entrance entirely. Booing to me indicates an active disapproval of their presence or actions, not simply that we don't like them.
As with my last post on this, it doesn't apply to Gamecocks.
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CU Medallion [53773]
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I just feel it would be un American not to boo the other
Jul 13, 2012, 6:35 PM
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team as they take the field. If I was them, and the home team applauded me, I swear, I would feel plumb disrespected.
* Had a hard time deciding between, downright disrespected and plumb disrespected. I assume, plumb is the proper version of the slang term.
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Re: I just feel it would be un American not to boo the other
Jul 13, 2012, 7:41 PM
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Applauding them may be a bit too kind...I think intentional apathy is my preferred approach. Although I do see what you mean about the disrespect part.
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I'd like the recipe too..I'll try anything once***
Jul 13, 2012, 12:22 PM
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Re: I'd like the recipe too..I'll try anything once***
Jul 13, 2012, 12:25 PM
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Skydiving without a parachute?
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Careful, coots read these boards.***
Jul 13, 2012, 10:21 PM
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Re: Didn't realize people needed a handbook on proper
Jul 13, 2012, 12:41 PM
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I'm pretty much down with all that. 
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That's the way it has been done for at least the 35 years
Jul 13, 2012, 2:18 PM
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that I can remember. The only place I have been that compares is VT last year. I've been to several other places all ranged from indifferent to slightly rude. However, my daughters will never visit SCAR and UGA at least until they are adults. Those two places are way beyond classless.
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Legend [17626]
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What he said.
Jul 13, 2012, 3:30 PM
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I couldn't agree more.
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Don't pull a HOKIE after the game....
Jul 13, 2012, 3:47 PM
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and leave your trash in the parking lot and steal everything from open bed trucks nearby that is not tied down as was the case in Charlotte after the ACC Championship!!!
Lost respect for the Hokie faithful that day!
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Re: Don't pull a HOKIE after the game....
Jul 14, 2012, 12:33 AM
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I lost respect for them in 2007, when we played their alma mater out of respect, then they cheered like arsehats during ours.
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MVP [514]
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I need this recipe
Jul 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
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Never wanted to eat something that sounds so disgusting
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I disagree with wishing the other team's fan good luck
Jul 14, 2012, 6:12 AM
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It is just insincere and you both know it. I don't do it and don't understand why other people do it.
You both know you don't mean it, so don't even say it.
I will however say I hope you enjoy the game.
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Re: Didn't realize people needed a handbook on proper
Jul 14, 2012, 9:16 AM
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I never BOO the other team when they run on the field. It generally coincides with the Tigers Running Down The Hill and takes away from that loudness and pagentry.
But BOO AWAY - it's your right!
I do boo officials and opposing coaches though.
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Re: Didn't realize people needed a handbook on proper
Jul 15, 2012, 10:44 AM
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Sounds good. If this was universally adopted a college game would be a pleasure to take a family to.
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