A question for LSU history buffs....

TennesseeTiger · Jun 21, 2003

Originally posted by whaleofacock
Well they claim that a Presbyterian coach called it (the fake one in SC) that in the 40's but the name never really took off until Frank Howard (clempsons coach) started calling it that in the 50's.

The tater that was posting on our board said that yalls stadium was originally called Deaf Valley and it grew into Death Valley after their stadium (of course :dis: ).

I guess the debate continues. BTW this kind of stuff just gets under their skin which is the reason we bring it up so much.

Here is a link to clempsons site that talks about the origins of their stadium, But be forwarned. There is an awful lot of Prison orange to look at.
http://clemsontigers.ocsn.com/trads/clem-trads.html

Thanks for the research.
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Did someone throw up on that website? Man...it's like some kid ate a dozen hot dogs and a pound of cotton candy before riding the Texas Cyclone...

TennesseeTiger · Jun 21, 2003

When the Clemson team gathers to Run Down the Hill the players rub Howard's Rock...
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...kinky...

Jean Lafitte · Jun 21, 2003

Originally posted by TennesseeTiger
ate a dozen hot dogs and a pound of cotton candy before riding the Texas Cyclone...
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That sounds like something to do on a dare!

PS Why does Clemson feel the need to try to steal our stadium name and purple color? Purple and Gold go together, but Purple and Orange looks like one of John Wayne Gacy's clown outfits.

whaleofacock · Jun 22, 2003

When the Clemson team gathers to Run Down the Hill the players rub Howard's Rock...
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You should see how they get excited by players rubbing a rock, a freakin rock for goodness sake. Of course there is only about 60 to 65,000 people there so its not too much excitement, but no one outside of clemson thinks this is particulary exciting. But boy those dirt farmers just really get into it. :dis:

Did someone throw up on that website? Man...it's like some kid ate a dozen hot dogs and a pound of cotton candy before riding the Texas Cyclone...
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ROFLMAO.

PS Why does Clemson feel the need to try to steal our stadium name and purple color? Purple and Gold go together, but Purple and Orange looks like one of John Wayne Gacy's clown outfits.
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Don't get me started. And you forgot "Tiger Rag" they claim that too. :dis:

OK enough clempson bashing (besides they make it too easy). Are any of yall coming east for our game with you guys?

SabanFan · Jun 22, 2003

Perhaps Destiny was just trying to start a new tradition by rubbing CMP's rock.

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