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TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 12:31 PM
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There was the same whining before the ND game. Clemson businesses needed the commerce to stay afloat. These Saturdays keep this town from drying up and blowing away.
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 1:05 PM
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Yeah, you're right. I didn't have to read it to know exactly what Dabo was going to say. You only get 7 opportunities, maybe 8 now with playoffs. That's not many. There was no way to make the game up.
I would speculate it may have been a different decision if it was a non conference game, or if both teams were from a hard hit area. As Dabo said, there was no decision that would have pleased everyone. I would also speculate that the criticism and voices would have been a heck of a lot louder had we canceled.
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 1:10 PM
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I think you're right. It would have been a shame after what Sanford went through to get here for last minute cancellation.
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 1:19 PM
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I've heard others complain: you used gas locals needed. They cleared roads there first.
Ok, both likely true. But the revenue! If I have a problem, then don't have a job, my problem is worse. The lines for concessions were longer, some workers couldnt make it. But plenty did. And they got paid. Maybe fuel was brought to those areas sooner than it would have without the game happening, and we didn't use it all, so that's good for locals.
You cant please everyone, so do your best, make the best decision you can, then move on.
Go Tigers$
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 2:32 PM
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The local stations were saying all week to get gas & cash before the storm hits so most locals should not have needed gas. I hate to sound crass about it as there are still people in need with no power and grocery supplies running low but gas shouldn’t have been a problem for most. This had to be a tough decision and I do feel for those still suffering, being without power sucks. On the other hand this game brought a lot of happiness to a lot of folks not to mention revenue for the merchants.
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what does not playing it fix? IF you weren't miserable then now you're really
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Oct 2, 2024, 2:30 PM
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miserable? Its a peculiar mentality.
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 2:33 PM
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It seemed to workout ok, if it was the wrong decision then the stands would've been half full and the field would've been a mess. Fans from both sides were able to make it and enjoy the game.
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This ^^^^
Oct 2, 2024, 3:19 PM
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The butts in the seats validated the decision.
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It's all about the $. Anyone who thinks otherwise is naive***
Oct 2, 2024, 2:49 PM
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Re: It's all about the $. Anyone who thinks otherwise is naive***
Oct 2, 2024, 4:03 PM
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Correct.
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Re: TNET: Swinney on criticism of Clemson playing a home game after Hurricane Helene
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Oct 2, 2024, 3:20 PM
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The game helps one to take their mind of the destruction around them for a few hours..
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I can't speak for others nor am I
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Oct 2, 2024, 3:24 PM
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in the same boat, but I (and many others) worked pretty hard Friday and Saturday. To me and MY situation, the game was a much needed break. I was looking forward to it after one of my trees took out my neighbors porch and shed. (of course I always look forward to Clemson sports, this was just extra special distraction time) I do understand there are others in much dire situations too, with life & limb at risk. Not sure how holding the game hurt anyone and I certainly hope that's not the case, but lots of people who attended donated and helped out. Lots of people put in a tremendous amount of work and effort to hold the game as well. For a few hours, I was able to take a breath and relax before getting back to it.
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