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Gridiron Giant [15975]
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Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:37 AM
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I’m confused why we have destroyed “the most exciting 25 seconds in CFB” with unnecessary and forced piped in music and now 2 videos. It has completely taken the crowd participation out of the anticipation of the busses rounding the NE corner. This year, we’ve also removed the 4 chords to “Sock it to ‘em” which once signified the busses rounding the corner. I understand experimenting with new technology, new speakers, etc.
But I think we need to recognize that this experiment has failed.
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Commissioner [1203]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:41 AM
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This weekend is my first game in the valley this season, they changed Orange Bowl March?!
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Gridiron Giant [15975]
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They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:42 AM
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out of it by just piping it a bunch of excess.
We've turned into Wake Forest and Duke instead of allowing 83,000 to cheer.
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Commissioner [1203]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:48 AM
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Yeah I don’t get it. I wish we would stop watering down our traditions.
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
[ in reply to They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation ] |
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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CU Guru [1560]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:51 PM
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Agree!
Some Krap noise over the crowd noise? Why?
No need for the bus ride videos either?
The crowd, band, cannon, and balloons!
Get some biodegradable balloons and bring that tradition back!
Go Tigers!
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Clemson Icon [27380]
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Re: They took it away this year. We're completely taking the crowd participation
Sep 24, 2024, 8:57 PM
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Thumbs up for every balloon reference!
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Campus Hero [13151]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:01 AM
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They still play Orange Bowl March when the band forms the tunnel but then they stop now for the Hype video and that stupid "We Will Rock you song". Then they play Tiger Rag when the team runs down the hill.
Only thing they need to kill IMO is that piped in song just before running down the hill. The pause between Orange Bowl March and Tiger Rag for the video only before the team runs down the hill would not that bad IMO. They are trying to do too much.
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Gridiron Giant [15975]
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Here's my fix...
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:39 AM
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You can still incorporate "We Will Rock You". Just play that first, while you show the videoboard of the players loading the busses.
Then, as soon as the busses depart... play the 60-90 second video.
Then, when the busses round the NE corner, show that on the videoboard. Crowd cheers.
Then, band hits the first notes of Sock it To 'Em. (This is a 52 second song)
During this time, Dabo and players exit off the busses and are standing there for only 30 seconds or so... plenty long enough.
Then, cannon fires and run down. It's a very easy fix and still incorporates every element.
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Game Changer [1950]
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Re: Here's my fix...
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Sep 23, 2024, 11:38 AM
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your hired!
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Clemson Conqueror [11105]
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Agree. Has that tiger claw hand signal ick to it.
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:41 AM
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Needs to go away.
Reminds me of new Coke.
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Gridiron Giant [15975]
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How do you screw up "Running down the Hill". Well, we've done it.
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Sep 23, 2024, 8:45 AM
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It's the weirdest thing seeing the players and Dabo just chilling up there on the hill for an awkward amount of time while videos are playing and we will rock you with no Sock It To Em (Orange Bowl march) and then they just blow the cannon.
It's the most contrived thing. Reminds me of South Carolina or Duke or Wake Forest.
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Clemson Conqueror [11105]
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At least we havent brought out a toy choo choo train yet.
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:59 AM
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Fingers crossed.
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Fan [31]
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Re: At least we havent brought out a toy choo choo train yet.
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Sep 24, 2024, 8:14 PM
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You win!
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Clemson Sports Icon [54814]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 9:03 AM
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It's a bunch of people getting together in meetings and justifying paychecks for a "enhanced fan experience " initiative.
Other teams do have to do that in order to sell tickets or whatever reason. We don't. I don't really think a recruit will make a decision based on whether or not we have new video board entry technology.
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Playmaker [397]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
Sep 25, 2024, 8:10 AM
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So, let’s all contact the administration and get them to change it! Otherwise, this stuff will continue indefinitely. LET THEM KNOW!!!
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Clemson Icon [27024]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 9:07 AM
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I agree. The entrance music has been awkward ever since they started playing We Will Rock You over the new video board. The transition from that to the band is awful. What they are doing this year isn’t an improvement. I always knew when the cannon was going to be fired before all this. Saturday it actually caught me by surprise.
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Playmaker [397]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
Sep 25, 2024, 9:55 AM
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Plus, the stupid song (I NEVER liked it) is too old!
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1st Rounder [640]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 9:34 AM
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This is actually much improved. Previous it was 1 awesome video, hype when Dabo came out, and then an awkward 90 seconds of standing while the band played. Very happy with this new change.
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Gridiron Giant [15975]
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I'm not saying you're crazy but...
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Sep 23, 2024, 9:38 AM
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you're crazy. It's super awkward with the whole we will rock you thing, multiple videos, while the crowd just stands around watching the video board.
It's bizarre.
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1st Rounder [640]
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Re: I'm not saying you're crazy but...
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Sep 23, 2024, 9:39 AM
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Lol, we will rock you and the first video have been there for years and were awesome. The 2nd video is the dramatic improvement of the long period of the band playing.
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Mascot [24]
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Re: I'm not saying you're crazy but...
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:10 AM
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You must be young, and stupid
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1st Rounder [640]
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Re: I'm not saying you're crazy but...
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:44 AM
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I'd try to respond to your insane comment but IU likely can't use sound reasoning with a lad like you.
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Game Changer [1761]
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Re: I'm not saying you're crazy but...
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Sep 23, 2024, 11:27 AM
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I'm young, and I think they've messed it up. I like with Frank Howard. It should go to the alma mater video, Orange Bowl March Cannon Tiger Rag Run Down the Hill.
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Game Changer [1950]
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Re: I'm not saying you're crazy but...
Sep 23, 2024, 11:45 AM
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just going to say, before the new sound system I do not recall we wil rock you playing... just the band. For whateve reason the crowd is not as into the running down the Hill as previous... last week was awkward because of the Overton two 14's running first, not sure everyone knew that was happening... maybe its because the hype video's distract people instead of focusing people? Got more games to figure it out...
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Dynasty Maker [3146]
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Here's the way the crowd should react . . .
Sep 23, 2024, 1:21 PM
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everyone should stand there motionless, and entirely, 100% silent. No cheering, no phone videos. Nothing. Just an entirely empty non-reaction until Clemson runs down the Hill. That'll send the message of how sucky and lifeless the whole thing has become. Then it'll look even more embarrassing and maybe they'll be compelled to change it.
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Valley Legend [12903]
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The famous Hill, one of our iconic features known across the sport, is a shell
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:27 AM
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of what it used to be.
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Tiger Spirit [9776]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:45 AM
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The anticipation was the live video of the busses on the way to the top of the hill and then waiting to see Dabo and the players come through the gate. From our seats, we could see the police blue lights and the top of the busses as they approached the hill, the music was a non factor in the excitement as it was about waiting on the cannon to fire.
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All-In [10188]
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I would encourage you to email your concerns
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Sep 23, 2024, 10:48 AM
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To Clemson...they solicit feedback after every game and we did not hear the 3rd Down guy this past week due to the feedback received.
PS...I agree with you and I voiced my concerns
From Clemson: We encourage you to provide feedback on your experience by using the following link or emailing fanfeedback@clemson.edu. Go Tigers!
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Dynasty Maker [3159]
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Scott Rhymer.....
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Sep 23, 2024, 11:52 AM
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Please make a post on Tnet about sending the email to CU.....with your comment buried in a thread, I'm sure many will not see it.
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CU Guru [1421]
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MVP [545]
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Bring the Balloons BACK!!!***
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Sep 23, 2024, 11:49 AM
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Clemson Icon [27380]
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Re: Bring the Balloons BACK!!!***
Sep 24, 2024, 8:59 PM
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Yes! He gets it! Go Tigers!
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Orange Elite [5572]
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While we're at it, can we ban
Sep 23, 2024, 11:56 AM
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the jumping heel clicks by the players halfway down the Hill? They are about as cool as the woo hoo.
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Dynasty Maker [3146]
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No, no, no, no no, no, no . . .
Sep 23, 2024, 1:19 PM
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The Woohoo, for all it's problems, is no where NEAR as uncool as the heel clicks.
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
Sep 24, 2024, 9:52 AM
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The big screen as utilized has hurt the experience and even the the crowd participation and noise! When is the last time you have seen the opposing team bothered by crowd noise? Fans are waiting for big screen entertainment instead of cheering. And now cheerleaders are holding signs for the orange white or Clemson Tigers cheers.
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Clemson Icon [27619]
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Re: Running Down the Hill Tradition
Sep 24, 2024, 10:58 AM
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Tiger football is so boring. I’m not sure if I can make the games for another sixty five years!!!!!!
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Offensive Star [348]
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Same reason your local Baptist church probably has
Sep 24, 2024, 2:34 PM
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a band, the preacher has a beard, and its okay to wear jeans or shorts on Sunday mornings.
While I agree and wish we never changed the way we did things, it’s just the times. The younger people like the new way just like they like Pat McAfee on Gameday. You have to appeal to the younger generations because if you don’t as the older people drop off you lose your base.
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Clemson Icon [27380]
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Re: Same reason your local Baptist church probably has
Sep 24, 2024, 9:00 PM
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Wait, the Baptists have bands now?!
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