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The villan responds

Feb 8, 2006, 11:35 PM

Under normal circumstances I wouldn't respond to anything public like this. Usually I'll respond if someone emails me, but before this things runs amuck:

I wasn't trashing Cliff or anyone. I simply wrote what happened - he missed twice with the game hanging in the balance.

No, Cliff wasn't the only one to blame. But the spotlight falls on you when you have the ball in your hands in clutch situations.

The lead I had planned, the one where he hit both free throws in regulation to secure the victory and atone for the NC State failure, had to be scrapped.

Why?

He missed the free throw.

I've been nothing but a champion for Purnell and these youngsters on my show. I think they are the building blocks of a solid foundation the coach is putting down at Clemson.

But to ignore the fact that he had two chances to win the game would have been to ignore the facts.

Turnovers, defensive lapses, not blocking out - all had a role in the loss. I believe I pointed those out.

But sometimes when you write, you have to follow the ball. And tonight the ball ended up in Cliff's hands.

Had he hit the layup, and I followed the same principle, TigerNation would have been praising the article.

That's fine. I know how the business works. I could care less about what people think about my writing talent or style.

But to think that I intentionally trashed a kid, any kid, in a story like that is wrong.

If I'm going to criticize someone, it's going to be in commentary form, with my name on it, and with no misunderstanding about how I feel and why I feel that way.

I'm only sorry I won't be on the air tomorrow to face any phone calls you might have for me. Instead, I'll be traveling to Virginia Tech to broadcast the women's game.

You can call my show Friday, or you can email or T-mail me if you like.

I'll answer them all.

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I've never been a caller of your show but i listen to portions everyday because of class schedules. I understand completely that you would never trash a player on purpose. While I dont like players getting trash I agree with your statement that cliff could have changed the outcome of the game or maybe not, but he could have erased the NC state game. Anyone who listens to you knows that you are not against clemson or one guy, i can appreciate your opinion and want you to know that my day would not be complete w/o you. Cliff is a good young player and this is a young team which i hope continues to improve. Clemson basketball is at a level which it hasnt been at in a long time an i hope it continues to grow. Another source you can blame it on are the clemson students who did not show up to support the team tonight, that could have been the difference, anyway i am ranting so ill stop, dont get hurt by a few people on tigernet dan, you are a reporter, it is your job... and cliff keep up the hard work..go tigers

The villan responds

Ah dont worry about it Dan

You should read TI's article. yours is trash***

pretty much exactly what i've been telling them***

I actually am leaning toward agreeing with you, Dan.

I have no problems with your article. Thanks.***

Thanks for responding

Classier than mine...:-)***

Pawprinter SEE THIS POST.

Tell that to Cliff***

It's poorly written, Dan. Put yourself in his shoes.***

Cliff is a classy guy ...

He was laying on the floor with his head in his hands after

but hes probably not going to see it

I disagree. Most young people surf the net and most athletes

perhaps

I'm sure he is doing the very best he can. Surely you don't

No, just trying to find the bright side

I hear ya.***

I doubt Cliff will give two farts to the wind about

How is TNet different than any other media source?***

This will be my last response to this thread ...

Couple of things...

Re: Couple of things...

Maybe Dan should have had his lead in be

Nobody is questioning if, "he reported what happened"...

What was tactless?

Re: The villan responds

Classy

Terrible response to a terrible article***

meant for bravo***

yours or his response?***

Clarification: My terrible respons to Dan's terrible article***

nice response i still think you could have started the

I think the story is

holy crap... ya'll need to improve your critical reading

Yep, couldn't agree more***

please dont agree with me***

Re: HAHAHHAHAHAHA***

Terrible Post***

That is your opinion, I thought

Then why no mention

that wasnt the last chance we had either***

But if Vern hits Tigers win. So he failed to according to

there would have been time for VT to score again...

Why was Robinson taken out at the end?***

Re: Why was Robinson taken out at the end?***

Re: Why was Robinson taken out at the end?***

He wasn't in the game

for defensive purposes...

92% FT shooter is on the bench when we knew they would foul***

we didnt have time to get him in the game***

Exactly, I thought we would call time out to get him in.***

Dan you are a real class act

please read above post dan***

Re: Apparently you give that spell-checker a workout,

great explanation..no problem here..>Cliff's still the man.

Your article told the truth.

would think that a writer would know that it is...

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