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Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday January 05, 2009 | By Mickey Plyler

2009 I am usually not a guy that believes a new calendar year is a big deal but I have to be honest and say that 2008 was not the best. So I was paying attention to the calendar and am pretty glad to see 2009 here. Clemson had an extremely disappointing...

TigerNet Talk (TNT) | Clemson Sports | Wednesday December 31, 2008 | By admin

Clemson and Nebraska come into the 2009 Gator Bowl riding high. Both teams had huge lulls during the mid season, but have come on strong down the stretch. Out of every bowl game slated to take place over the next few days, nothing seems to rival the head to...

Fan's Corner | Clemson Sports | Tuesday December 30, 2008 | By admin

OK, first let me toot my own horn a little. My record this season is 8-4. Not bad considering all that has gone down this season. The score that I predict is just another challenge that I impose on myself. What's important here is who wins and secondly, if...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday December 29, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Chavis I have to say I was surprised by the news of John Chavis to LSU. I had close contact with some who were very close to Chavis throughout the process and they were under the impression he wanted to come to Clemson instead of LSU. They were under the...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday December 26, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Changing the Identity When Clemson named Dabo as the new head coach of the Tigers he was put in charge of getting the program to the next level. In my opinion, that level was a championship. Tommy Bowden had done a terrific job on so many of fronts but he...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday December 24, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Merry Christmas I just wanted to drop everyone a quick note this afternoon to wish everyone Merry Christmas. I hope everyone will have a safe and Happy Holiday season. I especially want to thank all those who have prayed for Ryan in this holiday...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday December 23, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Expectations: Football vs Basketball Oliver Purnell has done some unbelievable things in his five and a half seasons in Tigertown and one of the biggest is changing the expectations of the program. On my morning radio talk show this morning the...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday December 22, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Another Step I am amazed at the progress Clemson basketball continues to make under Oliver Purnell. Last night was another great example of another big step. Here are some of my thoughts on the 19-point victory: *For just the second time in 10 years...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday December 19, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. Hello Mickey, Nice article on Coach Purnell. I really hope our AD continues to support...

TigerNet Talk (TNT) | Clemson Sports | Thursday December 18, 2008 | By admin

As the bowl games approach, the college football spirit always seems to fade. However, once the bowls kick off, everyone gets back into full gear. I can't imagine thinking that a playoff would take away from the current system. Surely in my lifetime we will...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday December 17, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Rare Air When the Tigers entered the basketball poll this week, it marked just the second time in school history that Clemson had been ranked three consecutive seasons. So I began to wonder about Purnell and how he compares to former Clemson coaches. ...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday December 16, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Defensive Recruiting Notes Yesterday I hit on some of the top offensive prospects the staff is coveting, so today let’s look at some players on the defensive side of the football. Clemson currently has five commitments on defense and would like to grab six...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday December 15, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Recruiting Notes Clemson football recruiting news has been about like my exercise routine lately---non-existent. The results of the Alabama blow out and the fallout from a mid-season coaching change were slow times on the recruiting trail. Clemson was a...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday December 12, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. Hi Mickey, Is it just me or does it strike anyone else as rather surprising that two...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Thursday December 11, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

New Staff=Toughness Dabo did a lot to get the full-time gig at Clemson. He unified a spilt team. He had players, fans, coaches and administrators unite and buy into the unity. He made it all about the players. Dabo enlisted the student body to support...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday December 10, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Defensive Coordinator Candidates Dabo is currently looking to replace Vic Koenning as his defensive coordinator and David Blackwell and Ron West will be co-coordinators for the Gator Bowl game versus Nebraska. Both could be candidates for the full-time...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday December 09, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Dabo or Coach Swinney? Yesterday was a serious one that was filled with two funerals for two incredible people. I was a pallbearer for Mrs. Beth Blackman. Mrs. Blackman is the mother of two great Clemson friends, Sam and Karen Blackman. After a touching...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday December 08, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Top 25? Here’s 25 Hoops Thoughts Today the Tigers might break into the top 25 for the first time this season when the new poll comes out. It will mark third straight year Clemson has been in the polls. Since the Tigers are on the verge of the Top 25, here...

Shoeless | General | Monday December 08, 2008 | By ShoelessCU

It's been a while since I've posted a blog here and I apologize for that but I figured I'd link my blog about the often discussed subject of the BCS vs a playoff system. It's long one, but I think you'll find it interesting: http://shoelessworks.com/blog/2...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday December 05, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. Greetings Mickey, I listen to your show daily on my drive from Simpsonville to Anderson....

TigerNet Talk (TNT) | Clemson Sports | Friday December 05, 2008 | By admin

It has been an exciting week to be a Clemson Tiger. If thumping your rival 31-14 wasn't enough to get you feeling good, the Tigers qualified for the postseason, and appear to be headed to The Gator Bowl. Credit Coach Swinney for bringing the energy and...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Thursday December 04, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Dr. Robert Cook Edwards Across the Clemson community this morning people are sharing stories of Dr. Robert Cook Edwards who passed away earlier today. I wanted to add a few personal notes as well. Dr. Edwards is without question the single most...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday December 03, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

PIP I have never claimed to be a basketball expert but I choose to take a very simple approach to the sport much like I do football and baseball. On the hardwood, it seems to me that pounding the ball inside and attacking the rim is the best offensive...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday December 02, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Dabo As I sat in a chair on the fourth floor of the West Zone yesterday I watched something I had not seen before. In fact, it was something that many closer to Dabo had not seen yet either. We all witnessed Dabo get very emotional. Monday about five...