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Clemson Icon [27833]
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How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:38 PM
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As a Clemson fan? Be honest. It’s ok to say nothing if you really don’t care.
For me it would be awesome to see and it would be very important considering how elite our program has been but we haven’t been able to add a third national title.
Also I am far too young to remember the 84 and 87 soccer titles. I have a vague memory of the 2003 golf title but it would be amazing to celebrate a non football Clemson national title
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Letterman [257]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:40 PM
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Yeah man, it would mean a lot.
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CU Guru [1551]
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As a Clemson alumnus and someone who loves Clemson everything.
Dec 9, 2021, 11:42 PM
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It would mean the world.
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Game Changer [1789]
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Re: As a Clemson alumnus and someone who loves Clemson everything.
Dec 9, 2021, 11:44 PM
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Big time, just as important as a baseball title.
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Rival Killer [3033]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:46 PM
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Obviously, I don't follow it as much as football, but I'd be very happy. Any NC Clemson wins is good for the school.
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Athletic Dir [1187]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:47 PM
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I didn’t go to CU, but many believe I did because I absolutely love everything Clemson. I would absolutely love to see the fútbol team win a championship….. GO TIGERS!!!!
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Heisman Winner [78629]
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I love all that is Clemson
Dec 9, 2021, 11:47 PM
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and while I’m not a soccer nut, I keep up with the teams here and elsewhere.
I’d be dang proud to bring the title.
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Walk-On [123]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:48 PM
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A huge amount! If Clemson is playing...I want us to win! Regardless of the sport and/or activity.
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Orange Blooded [2145]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 9, 2021, 11:55 PM
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42 years ago, some guys a group up playing Little League soccer with defeated Clemson in the NCAA soccer championship.
I didn’t play college ball but I did coach Little League for 15 years and love the sport.
Fast forward and I have a daughter who graduated from Clemson and I would absolutely love to see Clemson win another soccer championship.
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Top TigerNet [31836]
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Huge. It is one of our 3 best programs historically***
Dec 9, 2021, 11:55 PM
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Solid Orange [1351]
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Re: Huge. It is one of our 3 best programs historically***
Dec 10, 2021, 12:05 AM
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I cant lie....
Getting Antonio's Williams committment means why more to me than a soccer title would.
I cheer for everything Clemson....but soccer isn't important to me...
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Game Day Hero [4311]
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Would definitely mean alot
Dec 10, 2021, 12:57 AM
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while I'm definitely big on Tiger FB & baseball, I'm an overall fan & want all the Clemson athletic teams to perform top level & be the best.
1 of my favorite memories in school was the '05 Final 4 run. Had a roommate from India that semester, I went w/ him to the home game against SC, which ended up going to 2OT before the Tigers won, & the Elite 8 win over Creighton. Crowds were electric & while I never became fan in terms of watching WC/UEFA/PL/etc level, definitely fell in love w/ Clemson soccer that year.
Hoping for a Tiger W Friday so I can make the drive from Cfield to Cary Sunday & take in the game
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Game Changer [2025]
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was also at that Creighton game
Dec 10, 2021, 12:18 PM
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so much fun...electric
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 1:00 AM
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It would be tremendous . Been a long long time for our soccer program. Would be humongous!
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Clemson Sports Icon [58887]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 1:42 AM
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I would love to see it happen.
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Clemson Icon [26848]
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I was involved helping Coach Ibrahim promoting
Dec 10, 2021, 5:59 AM
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our earliest soccer program through my position as Editor of "The Tiger."
Though not a keen soccer follower, I am always extremely proud of our successes, both academically and athletically. Hence, the soccer title would be exciting,
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CU Medallion [20552]
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I remember talking to a couple of soccer players at a pizza
Dec 10, 2021, 6:54 AM
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place in Clemson in 88'. They were guys that Ibrahim had recruited from African nations I believe, nicest and friendliest people you had ever met.
What really struck me was how grateful they were to be in Clemson and in the USA. They gushed about how great the country was and how blessed they were to be playing college soccer at Clemson. It made me slightly ashamed of my attitude at the time.
It really made me pull hard for them through those years.
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 6:11 AM
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Being the best is the goal. I don’t care if it is ping pong. Growing up playing soccer it is a sport I keep up with. Isaiah Reed played in the same soccer club as my son. He was great back in the day and was happy to see he made it to Clemson.
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Game Changer [1715]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 12:42 PM
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I played with his brother in high school
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 6:34 AM
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It would mean a ton for them to finally get over the hump. They have been soooooo close for so long recently
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Playmaker [380]
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It would mean a whole lot to me. I have great memories
Dec 10, 2021, 7:22 AM
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of Clemson soccer from my time there in the early 70's. I lived in Norris Hall and the players used to play 2v2 or 3v3 in the concrete area outside our dorm, trying to score between two coke cans set up about 24" apart. This started my life long appreciation for the "beautiful game". We need another natty. Go Tigers!
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Paw Warrior [4956]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 7:27 AM
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A national championship in soccer is way more important to me than a national championship in say, bass fishing or equestrian.
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Paw Warrior [4956]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 7:30 AM
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I'm not a soccer fan at all but I was on campus in '87 and actually went to a couple of games. I seem to recall one game at Riggs was a tournament game, too, which is probably why I made the effort to wander over there from Johnstone.
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Orange Blooded [2535]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 7:34 AM
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I was therefor the 84 title. It was big time Hope they can do it again.
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Game Changer [1642]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 7:36 AM
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A ton!
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Tiger Spirit [9651]
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I’m pulling for them and planning on watching the game(s).
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Dec 10, 2021, 7:42 AM
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It would be nice if they don’t try to act like a European team, and just embrace being a good ole American college soccer team.
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Tiger Titan [47844]
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Yeah, why would we emulate Europeans in a sport like soccer?
Dec 10, 2021, 9:31 AM
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They know nothing about soccer there.
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Paw Master [16185]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 7:45 AM
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It would mean a lot to me and all true Tiger fans because lil' ole Clemson does it again. It also would mean a lot to the soccer program and the university. As some have said, the soccer team has been just on the edge and it would be great to over the hump and bring that 2021 NC trophy home to Clemson to sit beside it's two great uncles.
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Dec 10, 2021, 7:46 AM
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I'm proud of all Clemson teams and ANY National Title's is important to me. I was a photographer for the Tiger and took pictures at the 1987 Natty. It was exciting and a great honor for the school but it was played at Riggs field with only 8,000 in attendance. If you asked 100 people who won last years soccer Natty maybe 2 or 3 would know who it was if it wasn't the school they followed.
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Game Changer [1614]
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It would be great
Dec 10, 2021, 8:03 AM
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Clemson athletic success is great in any sport but soccer is in my top three of personal interest.
I grew up in the area and went to a lot of games as a small child during the Ibrahim years. In my youth I went to a good many games as well as attended coach Adair’s summer camps.
I haven’t made it to Riggs in a while but based on the videos that are posted on the board (hint hint Tnet) the atmosphere looks awesome. I see soccer becoming equally as popular as any sport not football or men’s basketball. We have a great product as well as one of the best venues in the country. Go Tigers!
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I was fortunate to be part of both...
Dec 10, 2021, 8:37 AM
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soccer national championships at Clemson. Played for one and was a GA for the other.
Love to see this team bring home No. 3 !!!!
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CU Guru [1538]
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that superdome footage is hilarious
Dec 10, 2021, 11:23 AM
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I can't believe they played the natty there. All teams throughout the year are playing on natural grass (allows you to play to space more) and then they play the finals on green concrete. Completely different style of soccer.
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Orange Blooded [2867]
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Re: I was fortunate to be part of both...
Dec 10, 2021, 7:11 PM
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That's cool. I had an econ class with John Lee; we used to chat occasionally. When he scored the winning goal for the '84 crown, I about flipped out.
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All-In [10521]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 8:39 AM
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Any National title means a LOT. Really pulling for the Tigers in Cary
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Athletic Dir [1144]
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Dec 10, 2021, 8:52 AM
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Soccer is big right now, more people than ever are into the sport, shows recruits that Clemson is the place to be regardless of which sport you're in.
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Valley Legend [12717]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 11:00 AM
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It would be a big deal. 3 million kids in the US playing soccer. (yes, that’s the number) It’s the most popular sport in the world by a very wide margin. winning the NCAA Soccer Championship = Worldwide advertising.
Plus it’s fun whipping Yankees & left coasters.
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Paw Master [16128]
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It would be huge! I’d love to add to our 2 NCs***
Dec 10, 2021, 8:54 AM
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Orange Elite [5125]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 9:15 AM
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Huge. I still vividly remember watching the last NC they won when I was a freshman. A player on the team lived next to me in Johnstone so I kept up more than I normally would have. Over the years I met several of the players. It was a fun season for sure. I believe it was the first year of the new stands too.
We’re a football/futbol school. Would be nice to have 3 NC’s each.
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Clemson Conqueror [11467]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 9:19 AM
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I rarely missed a home game when I was at Clemson, so I'd love to see it.
Will always believe that COVID kept us from winning it last season. (championship game moved to after the MLS draft).
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Scout Team [169]
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Dec 10, 2021, 9:22 AM
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The soccer program has been/is a well oiled initiative and deserves much appreciation for making the final four and win out. I will be watching tonight.
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 9:26 AM
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It would probably be about the equivalent of a Women’s Basketball National Championship
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Tiger Titan [47844]
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It would mean a ton to me.
Dec 10, 2021, 9:27 AM
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I love Clemson soccer, and have been a fan since the 80s. It’s been a long time since our last national championship in 1987. We’ve had some good teams since then, and have been close a couple of times under Coach Norman. I’d love to see us get over the hump and win another.
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Clemson Conqueror [11880]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 10, 2021, 9:43 AM
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Huge!
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It wouldn't personally mean as much to me as a title in one
Dec 10, 2021, 10:36 AM
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of the "Big Three" sports of football, baseball, or basketball. But, it would be continuing validation that Clemson has sustained excellence in soccer. We have been a "player" on the National soccer scene for decades, but only two Nattys to show for it. Almost like the Atlanta Braves in that regard.
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Gridiron Giant [16037]
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This threat gave me a bit of a chuckle. Asking a
Dec 10, 2021, 10:40 AM
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bunch of people who post on a Clemson fan site how much a Clemson Soccer Championship would mean, followed by a lot of "Yeah, I would like that" responses. 
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Orange Elite [5133]
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Dec 10, 2021, 11:29 AM
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As a Clemson fan? Be honest. It’s ok to say nothing if you really don’t care.
For me it would be awesome to see and it would be very important considering how elite our program has been but we haven’t been able to add a third national title.
Also I am far too young to remember the 84 and 87 soccer titles. I have a vague memory of the 2003 golf title but it would be amazing to celebrate a non football Clemson national title
It would mean a great deal to me. This is high quality soccer that is being played. I was on two State High School Championship teams at Irmo in 1978 & 1979. Played four years there, and have super great memories. Our team went to I. M. Ibrahim's soccer camps each summer at Clemson. At that time Clemson had a pipeline into the Nigerian national team for recruiting. Getting an opportunity to play and learn from those guys was fantastic. I will be watching tonight.
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Head Coach [954]
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Dec 10, 2021, 12:45 PM
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If you live in Columbia and can answer “ we won a womens basketball championship” with “ we won a Men’s Soccer championship”.
It would not be as big as winning one in Football or the NCAA Men’s Basketball tourney because even casual college sports fans watch those, it is a big deal
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Head Coach [954]
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Dec 10, 2021, 12:45 PM
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If you live in Columbia and can answer “ we won a womens basketball championship” with “ we won a Men’s Soccer championship”.
It would not be as big as winning one in Football or the NCAA Men’s Basketball tourney because even casual college sports fans watch those, it is a big deal
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Freshman [4]
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Dec 10, 2021, 12:55 PM
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I think it would be awesome...would really speak to how much we've grown as an entire Athletic Department...I'll be in Cary tonight cheering the boys on!
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Rival Killer [2754]
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I dropped the ball with tickets for tonight
Dec 10, 2021, 1:37 PM
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The weather forecast was iffy as of yesterday with high percentages of rain in addition to temps in the low 50s. But today the forecast has significantly improved. I just tried to buy tickets and it’s all sold out. Really bummed.
Hopefully we win tonight and I’ll get tickets immediately for the Championship game Sunday.
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Clemson Icon [27833]
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Just had a feeling it was gonna happen this time***
Dec 12, 2021, 4:32 PM
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Orange Blooded [2347]
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Re: How much would a men’s soccer national title mean to you?
Dec 12, 2021, 4:33 PM
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TONS! I started at Clemson in 88 and we were still really really good. So so glad to see that championship tradition continue!
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110%er [4015]
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No matter what sport it’s in it’s the TIP OF THE SPEAR!
Dec 12, 2021, 4:36 PM
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Go Tigers
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Dec 12, 2021, 4:41 PM
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3 Football, 3 Soccer, 1 Golf and 2 Shotgun Shooting. It definitely means more than 2 BaseBall, 1 Women's Basketball and an Equstrian and a Bass Fishing title!
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