Conference 7.286::sports_90

    is this true after they lose to WVU in the Gator?

    Lose?!! Ha!

    re -1
    
    i guess your right after my 'eers took it on the chin. well i still
    have the steelers to root for.....oh well

    I'm not trying to turn this into a Major Harris Note, like the ESPN
    announcers did to the telecast, but do you think he'll go pro?
    
    Another question, Saturday night there was alot of talk about Clemson
    being ranked #1 next year, I've heard this several times. Don't get me
    wrong, I'm a big Tiger Fan But do you think Clemson will be good enough
    for the traditional Power Houses?
    
    JF
    
    

    re -1
    
    i think Harris will go Pro but in the CFL. I just have that feeling....

    
    ...because he is not good enough for the NFL.

    What's this have to do with Clemson?
    
    Mark.

    
    Hey Rich,
    	How about that Wolfpack? Beat them tiggers again! Good game though!
    
    	What's the deal with Danny? Is he going back to Bama? I think so...
    
    B.A.

    	Rich Brake told me this morning that if Danny rides the Crimson
    Tide, Manuel Noreiga would be a natural for the Clemson job.
    
    				/Don

    Actually, the head coach at Illinois (I can't remember his name)
    is being rumored as a replacement for Danny Chevrolet if danny goes
    to Tuscaloosa. If he does, look for him to recruit Todd Collins
    from Walpole High School as their QB.
    
    If that occurs, I'm gonna have a tough time dumping on Clemson and
    rooting for Collins.
    
    If Manny Noriega gets the nod, IPTAY will change to ISTLAY (I snort
    thirty lines a year).
    
    Rich
    

    The rumor now is that Clemson assistant coach Bill Oliver will go to
    Alabama. I think Clemson has offered Danny more money under the table
    and will stay.
    
   

    Yes they could give him more money on a new contract but this way you
    could really give him the mint to stay without people complaining.

    Are you sure you want him to stay ???
    
    After all, this year he couldn't even bring home the ACC championship
    let alone the national championship.
    
    And I still don't understand why Clemson would want to pay him more on
    the quiet side.  If they feel he's worth it, do it.  In the open.
    
    This is the approach to athletics that gets Clemson in trouble every
    time.  Hush money under the table.  Hey, let's give it to the coach and
    while we're at it, let's give it to that 6-6, 265 stud from Rock Hill
    so he'll come here.  Oooh, and some more for that wide receiver from
    Macon and on and on ...
    
    Bob Hunt

    > Ford, Walsh, Sheridan ...
    
    Hey, don't forget to put Mack Brown in that list.  After all his has
    compiled a note-worthy 2-20 record during his regime at UNC.  :^(
    
    As to Clemson paying Ford over the table, the thing you're forgetting
    Bob is that old (and usually true) cliche "You can't teach an old dog
    new tricks".  They probably don't even know how to go about giving
    somebody money in a honest fashion.  "Do what you do best".  Isn't that
    also an appropriate cliche?
    
    
    - ACC Chris

    USA TODAY;
    
    Computer Technoweenie rates Clemson #1 "Jeff Sagarin" who does football
    and basketball power ratings took 32 top teams and played a mock
    tournament using only the games against other top 32 teams. 
    for instance Fla St's victory against Miami counted, but its victory
    against Memphis state didn't. 
    Clemson did well because it beat Fla St and Fla St beat Miami, Miami
    beat ND and ND beat Colorado. 
    Clemsons loses didn't count because Duke and Ga. Tech are outside the
    top 32. 
    
    Top 5 
    Clemson
    Miami
    Florida St. 
    ND 
    Colorado
    
    

    
    Geez and my brother who from Charolette but whose out-laws are from
    clemson just got done telling me who they just built Danny a nice
    300K home complete with built in tiger paw swimming pool......
    
    mike

    The swimming pool is olympic size. I quess the reason the pool is so
    large is because the Fridge and brother Michael still drop by.

    Well Rich, you're tigers have done it again...

    14 NCAA violations!

    The crimes?

    	Payments to players ranging from $5 to $150 dollars, gifts of
    sweat-shirts and hats, improper purchase of meals and auto
    transportation, and a violation of recruiting rules that limit the
    number of vistits and period of time when visits can be made.

    	No individual names were given, although a source says that all the
    infractions have to do with recruits except for the payments which also
    involved current players.

    	Clemson has until March 12th to respond to the NCAA to present
    arguments and to present its case.

    	Three players were interviewed by the NCAA, they were, Arthur
    Bussie of N.J. Rudy Harris of Mass. Rich Pollit of N.J. and also Tim
    Scott of Miss. and Micheal Carr of La.

    	The NCAA has said that the "Death Penalty" would not be an issue
    this time, since the tigers have gone over the time limit of years
    before they can be punished.

    	This is the second time under Fords direction that the tiger have
    been charge with violations. In 1982, the NCAA place the tigers on
    probation for 70 violations during the 76-77 and 81-82 seasons.

    	Clemson will meet with NCAA officials following the meetings in K.C
    in April. After the meeting, the NCAA will weigh the evidence and make
    its decision.

    My Opinion, If the fractions were introduced by an Alumni, bring the
    guilty party to the dance. Too many Alumi's are getting the schools
    into trouble. On the other hand, If Clemson personnel are to blame, they
    deserve what they get. It will most likely be a slap on the hand since
    Clemson helped with the investigation.

    Don't look good Rich! I bet your the Booster who gave them the $$$$!!!

    Have a good one!

    B.A.

    reply to 64.17--> 6-6, 265 pound stud from Rock Hill...
    
    Correction Danny has been to Rock Hill (Northwestern High) recruiting
    Steve Mellon a 6-4, 275 pound nose guard on the state's 4A champ.

    re.26
    
    Danny spent a whole day in Rock Hill recruiting Mellon and A 6-3, 195
    lbs. running back by the name of Jeff Burris. Danny might land him if
    Clemson gets probation. According to today's paper Terry Allen will
    leave if the Tigers get put on probation. Burris rushed for over 3,500
    yards in 2 years.
    
    Jeff from Charlotte

    Last night CLEMSON beat Bob Hunts Virginia team !!!!!!!

    It doesn't look good. It looks like the NCAA has proof that Danny Ford
    did hand out cash. If this turns out to be true, Danny will be history.
    
    The NCAA thinks that they can prove 37 violations involving 14
    different rules. It looks like Bill Oliver an assistant who I mentioned
    before will be going to Alabama but as the Phoenixs' coach assistant.

    	Not to worry Rich.  If Danny gets chased out I hear there's
    a position opening for dictator in Panama.
    
    				/Don

    CLEMSON defeated Wake by 19 points!!!! The Tigers are in second place
    in the ACC. It looks like the IPTAY money is finally showing up in
    Basketball.

    CLEMSON defeated Georgia St. 117-59
    
    CLEMSON had 71 rebounds
    16 slam-dunks                          

    There were four highly recruited Football players visting yesterday on
    the Clemson campus. They were taken a side and told that 95 % of the
    violations against them were untrue and they will prove it in April at
    the Hearing. I hope Danny Ford is not just saying this to get the recruits
    to sign...

       So now they're lying to recruits. Great guys huh? I read where
    Rudy Harris (RB) out of Brockton, who Richard Milhous Ford red-shirted
    this year, contacted his old high school coach to ask advise about
    transferring to Michigan State.
                                       Denny

    *News Flash*
    
    	Danny Ford resigns!  News conference at high noon today. 
    
    	The heat must have got to ole Danny boy, If you can't hang with the 
    big dogs, get under the porch!
    
    	How about it Rich? How does it feel to have no Football team, with
    no Head coach?
    
    	Too bad Danny waited this long to quit! He might have gone to Bama!
    
    Now, maybe Clemson will clean they're act up, and get on with life!
    
    Go Pack!!!
    
    B.A.
    

    re-1
    That must have been the straw that broke the camels back because Danny
    was forced to resign today.....
    
    I'm not sure who will take his place.

    Ya got it all wrong, Danny is joining manny in Miami as part of
    the NDT (Noriega Defense Team).
    
    Rich
    

       I say they'll hire Barry Switzer, he already has pro experience.
                                         Denny

    RE. .40  I say they'll hire Barry Switzer.
    
    I think he said after Oklahoma that he wouldn't coach college again.
    Maybe I'm wrong, but why , if they are trying to clean up their act
    would they hire Switzer? Granted he is great but according to The Boz
    By Bozworth, of course, Switzer let the players do anything and he also
    has a probation record.
    
    
    One of my relative's friends is good friends with Frank Howard. Howard
    said that the NCAA has proof that Danny did pay the players. He also
    said that the Defensive Coordinator is the most likely choice, but
    during the rumors of Danny going to `Bama , The Illinios Head Coach was
    rumored to come down south. Maybe, hopefully,  he will.
    
    
    Jeff
    
    

    	Good ole danny boy will receive $190,000 for the next three years
    *if* he doesn't coach another IA school. Then after that 3 years, if he
    still hasn't coached, he will receive (2) more years of $$$$. It is in 
    Ford's contract that if the NCAA finds any wrong doing on Ford's part,
    he is to receive no money. BUT, Clemson has already told Ford that he
    will get his money anyway.

    	As far as a new coach goes, the Air Force coach, Illinois' coach
    and a couple of the assistant coach's names have come up.

    	Ford has said one of his reasons for quitting, was he had no support
    from the administration of Clemson. So, maybe, just maybe, all this
    NCAA stuff is not all his fault!

    B.A.

    The Air Force coach is Fisher DeBerry.  I think he's originally
    from South Carolina.......
    
    Claybone
    
    ps  if he's hired, are you folks prepared for a wishbone offense...:^)

    	I would think the Clemson faithful would be prepared for the
    "wishbone", after all their sports teams have been choking on one
    for years.  8^0
    
    				/Don

    CLEMSON fans are holding a candle light vigil at Death Valley tonight.     
    Many of the CLEMSON faithful want Danny back....
    
    The latest rumor has it that Danny has signed with the university of
    Virginia. I hope its true Bob !!!!!

    There is no truth to the rumor the Danny Ford was last seen entering  
    the Papal Embassy in Panama.
    
                       REK

    I wonder what the players are going to do now since Clemson hired
    Hatfield from Arkansas. They said they were going to boycott the `90
    season if they had no imput. 
    
    I also have a question. All I know about Hatfield is that he is
    straight( unlike Ford). What type of offense does he run? I've seen
    Arkansas play a couple of times but can't remeber anything about the
    offense. 
    
    Jeff ( One Clemson fan that is glad to see Danny go)
    

       The players will play, that's what they'll do, No way they'll
    give up all those perks and a shot at the pros.
                                          Denny

    When hatfield arrived on campus yesterday he was greeted by several
    hundred boos. Later he decided to go in to the crowd and shake hands
    and they began to cheer. The players later voted to stop their boycott.
    
    I liked Danny as a coach but something needed to be done to make their
    program *LOOK* clean for the NCAA officals. I think they done this by
    hiring Hatfield who is head of a christian leadership group.
    
    I was surprised that Hatfield left Arkansas because he had just signed
    a five year contract two weeks ago.
    
    Bill oliver who I had mention earlier as going to Alabama did so
    Sunday. Five other assistant coaches have interviews with Tennessee
    this week. Look out Vols its probation!
    
    I haven't heard where Dannys going other than the rumor about Virginia.
    Its a possibilty that he may return to Virginia Tech where he was an
    assistant before going to CLEMSON.
    
    Crow who is an ex CLEMSON assistant but now at Arkansas is one of the
    leading canidates for the Arkansas job.
    
    Maybe this change will help lessen the probation period CLEMSON is
    about to endure!!
    
    GO TIGERS...................

    re. Look out Vols its probation.
    
   West, One of the coaches interviewing was a star player at UT from 73-75
    
    Johnny will put them back in the unemployment line if they try that
    at Tennessee!!!

    
    Hatfield to Clemson is very peculiar. He left Air Force to coach his
    old stomping grounds, Arkansas. He played for Arkansas in the '60s.
    Could it be because most of the SWC is on probation? But then why would
    he go to a school that is headed that way? Very big $$$? It just seems
    very strange that a coach with a squeaky clean reputation would leave
    his alma mater to coach at a school with a reputation off having one of
    the dirtiest programs in the country. Maybe he was tired of running a
    clean program amidst all the cheating in the SWC and figured he could
    still win with a clean program with a "football school" in a weak
    conference? 
    
    These are all just guesses as to why Hatfield would take the job. I
    find it hard to believe he took it.
    
                                                   HOOT
    

    Crow who is an ex CLEMSON assistant was named the head coach of
    Arkansas yesterday. Crow says he will offer many of the CLEMSON staff
    jobs at Arkanasas. How long do you think the Arkansas program will stay
    clean?

    Heard on ESPN Sportscenter last night that the Athletic Director
    at Clemson (I didn't catch his name.  Richardson, perhaps ???) is
    now under 24-hour police protective custody because of actual
    death threats made against him in the wake of the Danny Ford
    dismissal.
    
         *** HAVE THE CLEMSON FANS LOST THEIR MINDS ??? ***
    
    Forget about whether or not Ford cheated and forget about whether
    or not he deserved to be released.   We're talking about
    threatening a human being with *DEATH* just because he changed
    football coaches.
    
    The football program at Clemson is totally out of control.  If it
    ever was in control to begin with.  The inmates are definitely in
    control of the asylum.
    
    Bob Hunt

    yes the atheletic Dir Bobby Robinson is under protection. I was at the
    protest march Friday night when every one walk to the presidents house
    with candles shouting *ALL WE NEED IS A ROPE A TREE AND BOBBY*
    
    There were about 10,000 people at the protest including many of the
    football players. The reson I was there is because I didn't like the
    way the President Max lennon and Bobby Robinson handle the resignation
    of Danny Ford.
    
    Danny was given 1.1 million to resign. If he had been forced to resign
    because of wrong doings he should have recieved nothing because in his
    contract it states so. If he isn't guilty then he should also recieve
    nothing because he quit.
    
    There is an State investigation under way which may uncover a lot of
    unanswered questions.

    
    
    Amazing, simply amazing what some people will do.
    
    
    Bob,
    I heard on the news the other day that Vance Johnson was supposed to
    make an autograph appearance this past weekend at a mall but cancelled
    when he also received death threats, and THIS WAS IN COLORADO. 
    
                                                   HOOT
     

Uh Bob, no one is forcing you South o the Border. We you go for cheap
taxes, you gotta take the whole package: the good, the bad; James Brown,
Clemson football.

TTom

    Maybe you can't read the papers Brian But the est. was in the
    thousands. I don't how many of them were students but they were really
    raising h___.   (Fri. Night)
    
    There were two hundred on Sunday when Hatfield arrived on campus but
    he gained some of their confidence when he went into the mob and shook
    hands with them.
    
    I'm glad that Hatfield has taken over the helm at CLEMSON we needed
    someone to restore unity. All that I was saying was I thought the public
    (TAX PAYERS) deserved to know what had really happened!!!
    
    It's just been announced that the state isn't going to have the
    investigation at all because CLEMSON has told them that IPTAY is going
    to pay Dannys salary not the school....

    I digress. The average murderer serves 7 1/2 yrs. in jail. 
    Jim (I caint get enough) Bakker gets 45 yrs. Go figure it out, and
    when you do, tell James Brown the reasoning.
    			Raider_Rich
    

    Steven,
    
    It was a tough decision to move away from Philly and the Eagles
    but, hey, sometimes you just gotta say "What the $%^&" and just do
    it.    It's good every once in a while to pull up all your roots,
    let fly, and see where you land.  Keeps the juices flowing.
    
    However, giving up the Iggles was a *TOUGH* one.   All is not
    lost, though ...
    
    The house we're buying in South Carolina has a giant satellite
    dish in the back yard.   Soon as I saw that baby, I asked the
    owner if he could pull in football games from across the country.
    
    "Sho' nuff'" he said whereupon I turned around to smile at my
    sweetie and I gave her my best grin and said "Looks like this is
    the place, babe."  Amazing priorities, don'tcha think ???
    
    So, I'm reading up on dishes now and you cain bet that I'll be a
    pointin' it at whatever bird is up there that's beaming down the
    Eagles games next year.   Not to mention NASA signals and Disney
    cartoons and movie channels and so on and so on ...   Maybe I'll
    even check back in on the Delaware State Assembly to see if
    they've decided to call themselves "Delawareans" or "Delawarites"
    yet.
    
    Bob Hunt

    Okay, as long as we're busting on South Carolina, I think it's only
    fair I enter my South Carolina story.
    
    Friend of mine is a local cop in Rhode Island.  He's driving down with
    his wife and kids for a vacation at Myrtle Beach, following his parents 
    who are up ahead in a seperate car.  His parents get pulled over for 
    speeding by one of South Carolina's finest.  My policeman friend stops 
    and goes back to talk to Officer Gamecock, no doubt hoping for some
    comraderee amongst fellow officers of the law to eliminate said ticket.
    After explaining who he was, etc. the guy says
    
    "Waellll.  Guess it woudn't be faairr then if I's didn't give you one
    too"., and proceeds to write him up!!!  Unreal.  
    
    You're moving into strange lands BobHunt.  Strange lands indeed!  
    
    BTW - Loved that dish story.  But are you sure you're not buying
          outside of the truly great state of North Carolina for other
    	  reason???
    
    
    - ACC Chris
    
    
    

    
    re: .69   >Delewareans or Delewarites
    
      State Assembly decided on "Delewarts."
    
    HTH
    
    -Dick
    

    Hey Rich,
    	What happen to your main running back Allen? I think he took off
    yesterday! He running to the pro's! Must not have like the new coach's
    way of life.
    
    AOBTD...
    
    B.A.    Go Pack!
    

    Or perhaps, per chance, just maybe, new Clemson coach Ken Hatfield
    mentioned the dreaded "C" word to Terry Allen.
    
    You know ... CLASS		As in, attend 'em.
    
    Bob Hunt

    Well Rich,
    		You lost another one...Micheal Carr took off also! Guess he
    didn't want to attend class either!
    
    B.A.

    Today is my last day at Digital. I have enjoyed discussing/boasting
    about the CLEMSON TIGERS.
    
    Richard
    

    Re:77 Gee does this mean no more stupid clemsuck notes?
    
               REK

    
    Good luck Raven1 with your life.....
    
    you'll be missed no doubt about that.....
    
    mike

    Good luck on the other side, Richard.  You'll be happy to
    know that the Clemson bashing will continue.
    
    Cowboy
    

       Godd Luck Rick. Where ya goin?
                                         Denny

    
    Richard,
        May Clemson refs follow you wherever you go! :^>
    
        Good luck.
    
    Bull
    

    Good luck, Rich.
    
    Lee

    Best wishes Rich,
    
    say hello to Nan Denine for me, will ya?
    
    Stay alert for pee-pee wackers!
    
    Kev_OW(tm)

    Good bye and good luck, Richard.
    
    You are certainly one of a kind and you will be missed.
    
    Bob Hunt

    Adios Raving One.  Good timing though - Carolina @ Clemson is a week
    from tomorrow and I don't like our chances!
    
    
    - ACC Chris
    

    Richy Rich!
    	Sorry to see you go. You were the ONLY Clemson fan I could give
    H*ll to and take it with a smile. Although I am glad that I don't have
    to look at those terrible orange sweat-pants anymore. Hope you find
    more fans like ME at your new playground. :*)
    
    Take it easy! and remember Go Pack!
    
    B.A.

    Congratulations to the Clemson Tigers Rugby Club for making it to the
    final 4 of the USA Rugby East Collegiate Tournament.

    Mac,  don't you know that Jo* gets urinated if you congratulate
    a team and their only fan isn't an employee to accept it?

    Bruce, that's exactly why Mac and I and some others just LOVE to
    throw out some congrats!!  :*)
    
    Lee

    I guess the Tigers are for real in BBall.
    
    
    UNC      61
    Clemson  69
    
    
    Now I can't wait for Duke on the 28th.
    
    Jeff

I'd like to say congrats to the prettiest Tiger fan I've seen in a long
time.

she's the blonde in this month's Girls of the ACC pictorial.  Pick up
the issue, you know the magazine, and it's the 3rd pictorial...

Hugh's buddy,
Chainsaw

    re:>Girls of the ACC
       >you know the magazine
    
       Obviously you're talkin' about the latest issue of:
    PLOWBOY!
                                           Denny

    NEWS FLASH!!!!! TO ACC_CHRIS....FROM SMITHR a.k.a Rich.........

    	How about those TIGERS! Put the Tar Heels were they belong! Headed
    toward the bottom of the conference!!!! I told you so! Look out Duke!
    Their on there way to the NCAA final 4!  Chris, sorry I'm not at DEC to
    write to you personally, but that's the way things go! Just thought I
    give you some your medicine back to you!  Miss the gang!
                                                              Richard Smith

    	Had to do it Chris! He was HAPPY!

    Later,

    B.A.

    
    	Clemson vs Duke for ACC regular season crown tonight...
    
    	Go Duke!
    
    B.A.

    
    well it was go Clemson....

    	To bad Rich isn't here eh?  8^)  Congrats Rich (that's for you
    Wardle) wherever you are.
    
    				/Don

    Tell Rich I said a sporting "congrats".  (We're 1-1 against Clemsuck
    (tm) this year though.)
    
    Dean said in Carolina Blue this week he thinks Clemson has a shot to go
    all the way.  He was all ga-ga over Dale Davis.  Thinks he's one of the
    best in the country.
    
    I was away Crusing the Caribbean so missed the game live but my VCR
    showed me some bizarre Div. III game or something for what was supposed
    to be UNC-Clemson.  Turns out ESPN pulled a big-time bonehead move,
    blacking out the game in the Atlanta area cause they thought it was
    being televised locally.  OUCH!
    
    
    - ACC Chris
    

    B.A.,
    
    Be sure to tell Rich me and Dean said "Your Welcome."!
    
    ;^)
    
    
    - ACC Chris
    

    Chris,

    	It's like I've been telling Rich, CLEMSON will NOT be OFFICALLY
    recognized a champion until they can win the tournament! and we
    all know that the tiggers can't play away from home...

    B.A.

    BTW, how'd Clemson do last night vs. South Carolina?
    
    NAZZ

    Here's an interesting stat for you Clemsonites to think about heading
    into Friday's ACC Tourney:
    
    The last time Clemson won a game in the ACC Tournament was (gulp) 1980.
    Yup.  1980.  
    
    And I wouldn't count on a win Friday.  They're going up against a red
    hot Wake Forest team that could very well catch the Tigers napping.
    
    
    - ACC Chris
    

    
    South Carolina 54  Clemson 53
    
    kw

Clemson baseball coach, Bill Wilhelm, won his 1000th victory by beating
Ga Tech sunday.

TTom

    
    How many of those 1,000 wins are credited to the Clemson UMPS?
    
    -Just curious
    

    So, when does the Clemson Baseball coach go on probation ?

    Youse guys got it all rong!!!
    
    It's the 1200 or so losses that are the fault of those CELMSON UMPS!!!
    
    Help this hoped.
    
    NAZZ

Good news for Clemson:

12 of the 18 football players who were given scholarships in 1985 have 
graduated. Another will graduate this summer session. That's a whopping 
72%.

This is a very simple to understand statistic. It says that you count 
the number of people who were given scholarships and then count how many 
of them graduated. 

TTom