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Do Clemson fans say go Tigers?

And usually they ditto me, so it Seems to be a universal way whereever you are to say hello, I pull for the Tigers tOO and Clemson Proud. GoTiGERs... keep winning Men!
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What do Clemson fans say?

Show your pride and get any Tiger crowd riled up by starting the cheer: C-L-E-M in cadence count! Tigers far and near will follow you with the roar: 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, C-L-E-M-S-O-N T-I-G-E-R-S FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
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What are Clemson fans called?

Farmer plant potatoes,, and folks here and around call potatoes a tater. Since Clemson is an AG school they call the fans of Clemson a tater.
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What is Clemson's motto?

Since 1896, Clemson graduates have taken pride in wearing their Clemson rings. Clemson rings are designed to honor the land-grant mission, military heritage and connection that ties all Clemson alumni together with the motto, “Who shall separate us now?”
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Why are Clemson called the Tigers?

Clemson's teams have been known as the Tigers since 1896, when a member of the first football team named Thompson chose the name based on the then-dominant Princeton Tigers football team.
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Death Vally (Clemson Chant) with Lyrics

What does the tiger paw mean Clemson?

The bold orange, the Tiger Paw, the CLEMSON — it means we share a determined spirit, a dedication to excellence. We know the difference between a rock and THE rock.
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Who is Clemson's biggest rival?

Clemson's 73 wins against South Carolina is more than any other program has, and Carolina's 43 wins against Clemson is tied with Georgia for second behind Georgia Tech's 50 wins. Every year, each school engages in a ritual involving the other team's mascot.
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Why does Clemson say Welcome to Death Valley?

Built in 1942, Clemson's home field didn't earn its sinister nickname until 1948. According to Clemson's official website, the Tigers owe the name to Lonnie McMillian, who dubbed the stadium “Death Valley” after his Presbyterian College team was continuously dominated there.
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What is the Clemson tiger called?

The Tiger. The thing's name is "The Tiger." That's it. Seriously. Clemson chose the most generic mascot in college football and doubled down by giving it the most default name possible.
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Why is Clemson so popular?

Clemson is conveniently located near popular lakes, the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and one of America's best places to live, Greenville, SC.
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Why do Clemson fans rush the field?

That was the most by an opponent in Death Valley this season. Clemson fans traditionally run the field after every home game, win or loss, to participate in the Gathering at the Paw, a longtime tradition dating back to the 1940s that was formalized in the early 2000s.
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Is Dabo Swinney a nickname?

His real name, by the way, is William. The backstory behind it all stems from a nickname used by Swinney's older brother, who used to call him Dat Boy. It morphed into Dabo and the name stuck.
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Why does Clemson touch the rock?

When the Clemson team gathers to run down The Hill, the players rub Howard's Rock because of the mystical powers it is supposed to give Clemson players. The rock is mounted on a pedestal at the top of The Hill and was given to Coach Frank Howard by a friend (S.C. Jones '19) who picked it up in Death Valley, Calif.
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What does Clemson chant?

FIGHT Tigers! FIGHT Tigers! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!" This is often used as a quick rally cry during games, or even when a few Clemson fans get together to watch the game on TV. It is a simple but very popular and effective cheer.
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Why do Clemson fans use $2 bills?

In the IPTAY Report dated on September 20, 1977, then IPTAY Executive Secretary George Bennett asked that the Tiger faithful making the trip to Atlanta use $2 dollar bills to show merchants at hotels and restaurants, etc. what an impact the Clemson nation had on the local economy.
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What is Clemson cheer?

The Clemson University Cheerleading Program is comprised of 36-40 dedicated student-athletes who cheer at all football games, home volleyball games, and home men's and women's basketball games. The All-Girl and Coed teams practice 3 times per week in the evening and workout 2-3 times per week in the morning.
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What animal is Clemson's mascot?

Huge yellow eyes, highlighter orange fur, and an equally bright jersey to match—Clemson's mascot, “the Tiger,” is hard to miss as he rallies Clemson fans on gameday and silently wreaks havoc on the sidelines.
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What is Clemson's war cry?

Like many schools, you can hear the Tigers fans chant a war cry during games that goes as follows: "C-L-E-M in cadence count! Tigers far and near will follow you with the roar: 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, C-L-E-M-S-O-N T-I-G-E-R-S FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!"
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What is the loudest college football stadium?

Loudest College Football Stadiums Measured by Highest Recorded Decibel Level:
  • Husky Stadium (UW) - 133.
  • Memorial (Clemson) - 132.
  • Tiger Stadium (LSU) - 130.
  • Autzen (Oregon) - 127.
  • Beaver Stadium (Penn St) - 122@UW_Football @oregonfootball @ClemsonFB @LSUfootball.
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Why is the Clemson Paw turned?

A print was made of the object, and while local legend holds that the tilt of the Paw is because of the 1 p.m. kickoff during that time, apparently the print came that way from the museum, simply because the angle is the natural turnout of a tiger.
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Is Clemson a better school than USC?

Clemson University was ranked 77th overall among all national universities, down two places from last year. The University of South Carolina climbed two spots, to 115th. Among public universities, Clemson was 31st and USC was 53rd.
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What is the fiercest rivalry in football?

Here are some of the most intense and historic football rivalries from around the world:
  • El Clásico - Real Madrid vs. ...
  • The Old Firm - Celtic vs. ...
  • Superclásico - Boca Juniors vs. ...
  • Milan Derby - AC Milan vs. ...
  • Merseyside Derby - Liverpool vs. ...
  • Derby d'Italia - Juventus vs. ...
  • Northwest Derby - Manchester United vs.
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What's the oldest rivalry in college football?

The Yale-Princeton rivalry is the oldest in college football, dating back to 1873. Yale and Princeton dominated the college football scene when this rivalry began, with Yale claiming 13 outright national titles and Princeton claiming eight between 1869 and 1894.
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Why does Clemson have purple?

Riggs had graduated from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (Auburn), so he modified the orange and navy blue colors of Auburn to orange and purple for Clemson.
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Why are Clemson's colors orange and purple?

The orange and purple began when Walter Merritt Riggs formed Clemson's first football team in 1896. Because Riggs had come from Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (later renamed Auburn), he borrowed ideas from their team colors, orange and purple, and their mascot, the Tiger.
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