Gamecock talking bout a Interaction with Clemson Fan

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Yesterday I attended a meeting at a fitness club in Greenville about participating in a fitness challenge. There were 4 other people there for the dog and pony show. We were asked to introduce ourselves, and to share 30 seconds of biographical info, and why we were interested in the challenge. The moderator of the meeting was a young UK grad who had studied health and nutrition. I was very impressed by him. Then there was a 25 year old girl (young enough to be my daughter) who I gathered had decided to attend college a little later in life at Clemson. As it came my turn to speak, I ended my introduction by saying that I was a proud graduate of the University Of SC. The 51 year old woman sitting next to me immediately gave me a high 5. The moderator also immediately raised his eye brows, and said, “Ah, we have a rivalry in this group.” I just smiled, and let out a friendly chuckle, and then it happened. The young Clemson student went into attack mode, and said, “OMG, I went to that game last year. Your fans are horrible!” Now I had only known this girl all of 5 seconds, before she pounced. I mean, who does that! At that point, I smiled and told her and the group that I could tell a few horror stories about Clemson fans myself!

We put up with a lot of crap from Clemson folks here in the upstate, but whenever I meet someone (Clemson fan/grad or not), I am respectful. I never put down Clemson folks or start a bitchin’ contest. I mean, who does that! However, if they want to start up with me, I’ve got plenty of ammunition!