It was a magical weekend. Seeing old friends, touring the weight room and West Zone area. Hearing a speech from 2 great coaches, Dabo Swinney and Danny Ford. Loving on Jeff Davis, Perry Tuttle, Cliff Austin, Ray Brown, Dale Hatcher, and many, many others. Watching Bob act out with his former teammates, talking about the good ole days!
It's been 30 years, but these guys look like they could suit up today. I think we have even more ordained preachers than 5 years ago. Coach Ford takes credit for this, saying he must have been a horrible coach. Lol.
I had a nice conversation with Debra Ford, Coach's wife. She is still as beautiful as she was in the 80's. Very graceful and sweet.
We introduced Jake to Coach Ford and got a great picture of them together. Coach said all these players' grandchildren made him feel really old.
At halftime during the game today, the 1981 team was introduced as they made their way down the hill. I met Bob right before and handed Jake off for his first "hill experience". As they made their way down, there was an instant when things were brighter and in slow motion. I could not believe the way God has blessed us with Such a precious grandson. As I picked Bob and Jake out of the crowd, I saw that Jake had fallen asleep in Bob's arms. That was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. Safe and secure with his Coach even with 80,000 people cheering. # priceless
The 81 team made a tunnel for the 2011 Tigers to run through on their way back in the field after the half. This really hit me. The 1981 National Champions have now handed off the baton to this team who are so close to greatness!
It is a great day to be a Tiger and a wife of a former National Champion. Clemson is a special place my friends and even more so as the years tick by.
Go Tigers!
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