catdaddy2402
January 4th, 2008, 04:01 PM
http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010408aaa.html
Phillips also addressed the addition of South Carolina State to the schedule. "When we had the opportunity to play Alabama at a neutral site, we considered losing a home game and the negative economic impact that would have on the University and the state of South Carolina. We understand that many businesses in the area depend on Clemson home games for a primary source of revenue. When Louisiana Tech contacted us about voiding their contract with us, it afforded us the opportunity to find a seventh home game.
"We made many contacts with FBS teams, but no one had an opening that allowed for a seventh home game. We contacted South Carolina State and they had an opening. It will be a positive for two football programs in the state of South Carolina."
A few years ahead of schedule, but finally the Bulldogs and Tigers meet.xsmileyclapx
Phillips also addressed the addition of South Carolina State to the schedule. "When we had the opportunity to play Alabama at a neutral site, we considered losing a home game and the negative economic impact that would have on the University and the state of South Carolina. We understand that many businesses in the area depend on Clemson home games for a primary source of revenue. When Louisiana Tech contacted us about voiding their contract with us, it afforded us the opportunity to find a seventh home game.
"We made many contacts with FBS teams, but no one had an opening that allowed for a seventh home game. We contacted South Carolina State and they had an opening. It will be a positive for two football programs in the state of South Carolina."
A few years ahead of schedule, but finally the Bulldogs and Tigers meet.xsmileyclapx