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Amateur [44]
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From an Iowa State fan
May 25, 2012, 10:28 AM
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For what it is worth, Iowa State fans are really excited about the prospect of having Clemson in the Big 12. I have been following this message board pretty closely the last few days to gauge your fan base's interest in the potential move. Even though it likely means more losses, getting a big-name program like Clemson to join the league is exciting.
Even though Oklahoma and Texas get all the publicity, and are the reason the Big 12 is a "football conference," the schools like Iowa State, K-State and Texas Tech all have a strong focus on football. It has not always been that way (especially with Iowa State), but we welcome any Clemson fans to Ames if the conference move goes through, and are confident the football environment at the second-tier football schools in the Big 12 is one you would enjoy.
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All-Conference [405]
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And we are exicted to come. Please ignore the wussies on
May 25, 2012, 10:31 AM
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this board who want to stay in the ACC. They are a small, misguided minority who have been brainwashed into thinking that if we hitch our wagons to UNC, we will somehow be better off as a university and football program.
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110%er [5249]
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I'd like to think
May 25, 2012, 10:33 AM
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we'd enjoy football at any-tier football schools the Big 12 has to offer.
Would a Clemson, Iowa St. be the farthest traveled game for the conference?
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Ring of Honor [21152]
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Re: I'd like to think
May 25, 2012, 10:46 AM
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TTU would be.
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: I'd like to think
May 26, 2012, 12:11 AM
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I think driving to SC, or Iowa, is closer to Dallas than it is to drive to Texas Tech...
LOL
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: I'd like to think (Travel Time)
May 26, 2012, 12:44 AM
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Actually, in the Dallas area, there's about an hour and a half difference between Texas Tech and Kansas in drive time.
6.5 vs 8 hrs, for the latter. That's a weekend getaway.
Ames is a flight..it's about 12+ hrs, driving. I like that area.
Looks like everyone will need to become nomadic.
GO TIGERS!!!
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Amateur [44]
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Re: I'd like to think
May 25, 2012, 11:43 AM
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Ames is a little over 1,000 miles from Clemson. I think Lubbock is the farthest trip. That would be just over 1,250 miles.
Des Moines, which is about 45 minutes south of Iowa State, has a direct flight from Charlotte. That flight is just over two hours, so if making it to Charlotte is easy, the trip should not be too bad.
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Clemson Icon [27060]
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That must be a very large plane.***
May 26, 2012, 12:18 AM
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Tiger Titan [49901]
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Yeah, but it's a tough drive for the tractors....
May 26, 2012, 9:21 AM
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Rock Defender [59]
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Looking forward to that Clemson/Iowa State yearly "rivalry"***
May 25, 2012, 10:34 AM
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All-Conference [405]
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Yeah, would rank right up there with Syracuse and Pitt.***
May 25, 2012, 10:35 AM
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Re: Yeah, would rank right up there with Syracuse and Pitt.***
May 25, 2012, 10:47 AM
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Syr or Pitt wouldn't have come close to beating OkSt last season. Try again coot.
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Tiger Titan [45802]
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I can see what UVA wouldn't want to go
May 25, 2012, 10:45 AM
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Big XII doesn't have a great lacrosse/ultimate frisbee/hackeysack reputation.
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Top TigerNet [30480]
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No polo club, either.***
May 25, 2012, 10:46 AM
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Tiger Titan [45802]
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I heard Texas frowns upon...
May 25, 2012, 10:50 AM
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Big bushy hair, bow ties, starched shirts, and shorts in cold weather.
My apologies to the Clemson frat boys.
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Rock Defender [59]
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Tiger Titan [45802]
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Yeah, not quite...
May 25, 2012, 11:06 AM
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It's 8-8-1 since 1990. And why do UVA fans want to ignore everything before then?
1990: UVA
1991: Tie
1992: Clemson
1993: Clemson
1994: UVA
1995: UVA
1996: Clemson
1997: UVA
1998: UVA
1999: Clemson
2000: Clemson
2001: UVA
2002: UVA
2003: Clemson
2004: UVA
2008: Clemson
2009: Clemson
However, y'all do beast us in Ultimate Frisbee, brah.
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Rock Defender [59]
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8-8-1, wow, dead even over last 22 years
May 25, 2012, 11:11 AM
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The streak is its own beast and obviously counts too, just trying to get an idea in the more modern era.
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Tiger Titan [45802]
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Well, since we're cherry-pickin'
May 25, 2012, 11:12 AM
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I'll just say 2003 and beyond counts. That cool?
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Rock Defender [59]
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because of the bloated league size and loss
May 25, 2012, 11:15 AM
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of yearly games, too small a sample size since then, so no!
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Tiger Titan [45802]
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Okay, I got it.
May 25, 2012, 11:19 AM
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Just count the years from when you finally beat us. Got it. Any other guidelines I'm missing?
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Rock Defender [59]
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Goodness, sensitive bunch over here***
May 25, 2012, 11:27 AM
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110%er [5156]
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Orange Blooded [2435]
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Re: From an Iowa State fan
May 25, 2012, 10:34 AM
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Thanks for visiting and the nice msg. I for one am looking forward to joining y'all in the Big 12 and if you get a chance to visit Death Valley for a game, please do. I think you will have a great time.
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All-Time Great [97516]
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^^^131.72 decibels good time***
May 25, 2012, 10:44 AM
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CU Medallion [20662]
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Welcome, I have no doubt that the football environment at
May 25, 2012, 10:35 AM
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at ISU, KSt or KU would be far better than at WF, Duke or BC. I feel that unless earth shattering changes are made within the ACC, we'll be out with you guys. How wold you feel about adding 2 other ACC schools, and possibly a Louisville, leaving the door open for an ND, so that we here in the eastern part of the country would have some regional rivals and all of us would have more managable travel? Seems to me the BigXII could really benefit by legit east/west divisions. Keep traditional rivals, expand TV, decrease travel
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Re: Welcome, I have no doubt that the football environment at
May 25, 2012, 10:50 AM
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Lol's, you triggered some funny memories about the awful experiences I've had at run down, near-empty stadiums at Dook and Wake. I've gone to high school games with more people in attendance.
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: Welcome, I have no doubt that the football environment at
May 26, 2012, 12:19 AM
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I think our stadium in this 10,000 population, little North Texas town, is bigger than Duke's.
Seriously.
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Ring of Honor [23641]
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Having family members who are IA State Alums.......
May 25, 2012, 10:35 AM
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they are #### glad to see anything that keeps them off the farm !
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Solid Orange [1310]
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^^^Same here.***
May 25, 2012, 1:05 PM
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: Having family members who are IA State Alums.......
May 26, 2012, 12:25 AM
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Hey, we could have a massive Ice Cream tailgate social, since both Clemson and Iowa State have Dairy Science programs! The MILKSHAKE BOWL! Sorry, got carried away!
LOL 
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Clemson Sports Icon [59408]
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Re: From an Iowa State fan
May 25, 2012, 10:53 AM
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Thanks for the support!!!
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Rooter [200]
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Re: From an Iowa State fan
May 25, 2012, 11:05 AM
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You guys remind me a lot of Cyclone fans. If I had to relate your fans to any fans in the Big 12 it would be ISU fans (at least in your demeanor).
No one hates ISU fans, from what Im told tailgating and visitng Ames is a great experience because of the fans. Its the only venue in the Big 12 I have never personally been to though.
They show up even when their team is bad. It's just a good group of folk.
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All-Time Great [97516]
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USuCk went 0-21 and still had 50K+ show up.
May 25, 2012, 11:10 AM
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Although most of them thought the were watching Lou's last game every Saturday.
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Enthusiast [135]
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Re: USuCk went 0-21 and still had 50K+ show up.
May 26, 2012, 8:40 AM
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more like 80K+. I'm just sayin..
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Orange Blooded [3632]
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This is really fun getting to "know" our new conference
May 25, 2012, 11:12 AM
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partners. Ya'll please stay with us thru the process.
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CU Guru [1899]
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Re: This is really fun getting to "know" our new conference
May 26, 2012, 12:27 AM
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I agree!
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Paw Warrior [4789]
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From a Clemson and KU fan
May 26, 2012, 3:23 AM
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Just kidding. Great to hear so many Big 12 fans are supporting this.
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Orange Blooded [4787]
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thanks
May 26, 2012, 5:03 AM
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looking forward to seeing the isu ( and the rest of the b12 conf's. teams') campus and stadium.how's the tailgating at isu?
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