Managers vs. Leaders
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Tuesday September 30, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Managers vs. Leaders
I want to thank the thousands of Clemson people that read yesterday’s blog and the hundreds that have responded with comments on the blog page or e-mails, phone calls and text messages.
I think it is appropriate to continue to...
Coach Catahoula
Fan's Corner
| Clemson Sports | Monday September 29, 2008 | By admin
by Catahoula®
CLEMSON, S.C.—Following an inexplicable collapse at the beer pong table Saturday morning, Coach Catahoula did not have much of an explanation for his team’s failure.
“What can I say?” Catahoula said. “We go out there and try our best, try...
Give Dabo His Chance
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Monday September 29, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Give Dabo His Chance
Normally, Monday I review Saturday’s game but I felt it was more appropriate to go in another direction today.
I want to start by saying that in 10 years of hosting my radio show that I have never called for a coach to be fired. It...
A Tale of Two Halves by ClemsonPoker489®
Fan's Corner
| Clemson Sports | Sunday September 28, 2008 | By admin
A Tale of Two Halves
It was the best of halves, it was the worst of halves...alright, that’s as far as I’m taking that, but it’s hard to deny that the Tigers looked like two completely different teams on Saturday. In the first half, when they didn’t shoot...
Friday E-Mail Bag
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Friday September 26, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Friday E-Mail Bag
Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.
Mickey,
When can we expect that blog that you promised detailing the problems for the...
Dear Clemson Students
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Thursday September 25, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Dear Clemson Students,
I hope your semester is going well. I understand you have very busy schedules but I wanted to reach out to you because I need your help.
I have noticed empty seats in the student section this season and also noticed more...
TigerNet Talk #52 - 9/24/2008
TigerNet Talk (TNT)
| Clemson Sports | Wednesday September 24, 2008 | By admin
The Clemson Tigers look to keep their winning streak alive in the second ACC
game of the season. A Clemson loss could send the Tigers and their fans into a
downward spiral for the rest of the season. A Clemson win this weekend would
leave the the Tigers...
Maryland Preview
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Wednesday September 24, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Maryland Preview
This Maryland team has been Jekyll and Hyde this season. The offense awful for two games but has come alive in their past two contests. The Terps have played OK at home but looked pitiful on the road in the loss to Middle Tennessee State. ...
SC State Game Worksheet
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Tuesday September 23, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The SC State Game Worksheet
Offensive Goals Made
More than 225 yards passing- 227
More than 150 yards rushing- 189
More than 4 yards per carry- 4.1
More than 20 first downs- 28
Better than 60% pass completions percentage- 71%
Red Zone...
SC State Review
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Monday September 22, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The SC State Game Review
Clemson came out and took care of business Saturday with its most complete performance of the season. I understand it was an inferior opponent but some things were worked out. Here is a review and future questions:
Sarah Palin...
Friday E-Mail Bag
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Friday September 19, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Friday E-Mail Bag
Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.
Hey Mickey,
Good to get an update on Ryan...very happy to hear he's doing so well. Keep...
Shrimp Ceviche
Tailgating with tigerchef®
| Appetizers | Thursday September 18, 2008 | By TigerChef
Thanks to midvalleytiger for this submission
SHRIMP CEVICHE
Ingredients
1 lb. cooked frozen shrimp (36-45 count), thawed, drained, chopped
1 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 red pepper, seeded, chopped
1 celery stalk,...
Clemson Notes; Ryan Update
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Thursday September 18, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Clemson Notes; Ryan Update
I just wanted to drop in a few notes on a Thursday:
*I received sad news this morning when I got an e-mail concerning Bill D’Andrea. He lost his father last night. According to a source, Billy D will travel home this weekend to...
TigerNet Talk #51 - 9/18/2008
TigerNet Talk (TNT)
| Clemson Sports | Thursday September 18, 2008 | By admin
TigerNet Talk host El Swann recaps the N.C. State game, and previews the S.C.
State game. Are Ron Cherry and Mike Wood related? I have seen some terrible
calls in my years, but last weekend might have taken the cake.
El Swann talks a little basketball...
SC State Preview
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Wednesday September 17, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
SC State Preview
I know a lot of fans are disappointed the Tigers are playing two I-AA opponents this season and I understand their point. I also understand why because I thought the Alabama game would have been worth it.
But really almost every major...
NC State Game Worksheet
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Tuesday September 16, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The NC State Game Worksheet
Offensive Goals Made
More than 225 yards passing- 262
Fewer than 3 sacks per game- 0
More than 150 yards rushing- 166
More than 4 yards per carry- 5.7
More than 20 first downs- 22
Better than 60% pass completions...
The NC State Game Review
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Monday September 15, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The NC State Game Review
The Tigers were a 17-18 point favorite on Saturday and won by 18. With that said, I saw some good and some bad from Saturday. Like last week, there are still many unanswered questions after Saturday’s game.
Sarah Palin
Here...
Friday E-Mail Bag
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Friday September 12, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Friday E-Mail Bag
Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com.
Mickey,
I truly enjoyed my first Clemson game. I went up there and spent the weekend with...
Textile Bowl; Prayer Request; 9/11
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Thursday September 11, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
Textile Bowl
Saturday is another installment of the Textile Bowl. Clemson and NC State have a long history of a very good rivalry but this rivalry needs to be bigger.
The Clemson-NC State rivalry has so much potential but it really has lacked in recent...
TigerNet Talk #50 - 9/11/2008
TigerNet Talk (TNT)
| Clemson Sports | Thursday September 11, 2008 | By admin
First of all, let me thank each and everyone of you for making TigerNet Talk
successful. It's hard to believe I have recorded 50 shows over the past four
years.I really appreciate those of you who have contributed to the show. Guys
like Steve Guerry, Dan...
NC State Preview
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Wednesday September 10, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
NC State Preview
The Tigers host NC State Saturday at noon in the ACC opener. Clemson is banged up and has a lot of question marks coming into the contest but fortunately NC State has more.
NC State Offense
This side of the ball should present little...
This Week in Clemson Football
Fan's Corner
| Clemson Sports | Wednesday September 10, 2008 | By admin
By Steve Guerry
A Clemson fan couldn’t have asked for a better way to blow off some steam this weekend than an easy Tiger victory on a gorgeous Saturday. The 3:30 kickoff was perfect timing as it gave old friends to partake in some tailgating and...
The Citadel Worksheet
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Tuesday September 09, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The Alabama Game Worksheet
Offensive Goals Made
More than 225 yards passing- 273
Fewer than 3 sacks per game- 0
More than 150 yards rushing- 252
More than 4 yards per carry- 7.4
More than 20 first downs- 26
Better than 60% pass completions...
The Citadel Review
Mickey Plyler's Blog
| Football | Monday September 08, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler
The Citadel Game Review
I hope to never get to the point where a 45-17 win is a disappointment. There were a lot of very good things to take from Saturday’s win over the Bulldogs but there is still so much to improve upon as well.
Sarah Palin
Here...