B-Note February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020
Greetings fellow Tigers!
Joe Sherman ’34 said, “There’s something in these hills and I suspect that’s what it is – the ability of an institution through the unending dedication and greatness of its people.” Last weekend, there was definitely a collective feeling of “something in these hills.” It was a special weekend of family, sportsmanship and unity. And no one seemed to mind the extra traffic because it was a gathering of Tigers to cheer for their fellow Tigers in the diamond, on the court and on the track. Women’s softball swept the ACC/Big Ten Challenge; men’s baseball swept Liberty University during their season-opener; Clemson hosted the Tiger Paw Invitational – which has become known as one of the best track meets in the world; and in Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday afternoon, the men’s basketball team defeated the fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals, knocking off a team ranked inside the top five of both polls for the second time this season. The spirit and excitement was supreme.
The Clemson Athletic Department, along with the alumni association, student affairs, IPTAY and other campus groups, announced special gameday designations for the 2020 football season. Clemson is celebrating its 125th season on the gridiron in 2020. In addition to the special games, Clemson is scheduled to host Fan Day on Aug. 16. You can see the complete list of designations here.
This week Clemson trustees and leaders traveled to the state capitol of South Carolina for Clemson Day at the State House. Our University is fortunate to have the support of state legislators and leaders who strive to make Clemson a leader in education.
B – Great!
The words of Joe Sherman – even all these years later – continue to ring true to Clemson. There is “something in these hills” because there is something about the people – the Clemson family – that remains the same year after year. I invite you to watch special videos highlighting two of our greatest Tigers – Colonel Ben Skardon and Trustee Emeritus Allen Wood – who were recently awarded Clemson’s highest honor, the Clemson Medallion. Thank you for being a great member of the Clemson family!
Go Tigers!
Brian O’Rourke