Nikki Haley’s “Clemson Air” Could Be Grounded
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“Clemson’s use of the plane … began shortly ….after…Haley….took office”
No more of a coincidence than South Carolina began sliding into the shitter after Haley took office
Roll on Gypsy Queen Dooh Nibor, dammit roll on !!
“Clemson’s use of the plane … began shortly ….after…Haley….took office”
No more of a coincidence than South Carolina began sliding into the shitter after Haley took office
Roll on Gypsy Queen Dooh Nibor, dammit roll on !!
Being a Gamecock club member I could really care less, Clemon just about always out recruits us but they can’t develop talent to save their lives. BTW I had a IPTAY member tell me that after they had some sort of National Signing Day party in Clemson Dabo and his assistants agreeded this is the class that will bring Clemmy back to the top? Fuck’em all
Spoken like a typical coot fan. Two or three years of success over a century of midiocracy has gone to their heads.
And 32 years of progressive decline from when the ACC mattered still haven’t convinced Clemson fans that mediocrity is here to stay. Win the ACC and then get shattered 70-33 by WVU? What else does that say except that Clemson and its conference are not part of college football.
Hmmm, let’s do some math:
70 – 33 = 37
63 – 17 = 46
Is that what Les Miles said?
If you’re going to bring games from previous years up how did you fare against Auburn in the SEC Championship? I think you lost by 39.
Being a Gamecock club member I could really care less, Clemon just about always out recruits us but they can’t develop talent to save their lives. BTW I had a IPTAY member tell me that after they had some sort of National Signing Day party in Clemson Dabo and his assistants agreeded this is the class that will bring Clemmy back to the top? Fuck’em all
Spoken like a typical coot fan. Two or three years of success over a century of midiocracy has gone to their heads.
And 32 years of progressive decline from when the ACC mattered still haven’t convinced Clemson fans that mediocrity is here to stay. Win the ACC and then get shattered 70-33 by WVU? What else does that say except that Clemson and its conference are not part of college football.
Hmmm, let’s do some math:
70 – 33 = 37
63 – 17 = 46
Is that what Les Miles said?
If you’re going to bring games from previous years up how did you fare against Auburn in the SEC Championship? I think you lost by 39.
its great that the witch hunt to drum up support from the “anti-clemson” fans (this hurts USC too) is really going to hurt the little guy (in this case school) that fits is always saying he is out fighting for. this is going to hurt recruiting for practically every single small school in the state, the citadel immediatly comes to mind
its great that the witch hunt to drum up support from the “anti-clemson” fans (this hurts USC too) is really going to hurt the little guy (in this case school) that fits is always saying he is out fighting for. this is going to hurt recruiting for practically every single small school in the state, the citadel immediatly comes to mind
Messages travel in multiple directions too. There’s more than just a few Clemson Tigers in the SC General Assembly. Backslapping and backstabbing are done with the same hand and arm motion but the end results are not the same. Vote swapping is the official currency of the GA, not “pissing contests” among Tigers and Gamecocks.
Messages travel in multiple directions too. There’s more than just a few Clemson Tigers in the SC General Assembly. Backslapping and backstabbing are done with the same hand and arm motion but the end results are not the same. Vote swapping is the official currency of the GA, not “pissing contests” among Tigers and Gamecocks.
Easy to see what color the governor and author of this article are wearing. If the state plane has to stop for Clemson than it has to stop for USC as well. I would love to see the driving record of the Asshole that wrote this article. “Oh my God a Speeding Ticket, Stop the Press” how many people that posted on here has gotten a speeding ticket before, probably all and probably more than 1. Some probably have something much worse on their record. cough cough mangus cough.
Easy to see what color the governor and author of this article are wearing. If the state plane has to stop for Clemson than it has to stop for USC as well. I would love to see the driving record of the Asshole that wrote this article. “Oh my God a Speeding Ticket, Stop the Press” how many people that posted on here has gotten a speeding ticket before, probably all and probably more than 1. Some probably have something much worse on their record. cough cough mangus cough.
So, how much does it cost for the State plane to sit in a hangar not being used, dumbass??!!
Less than it does for the plane to be airborne, dumb ass.
not when the school using it is footing the bill, which is cheaper than maintaining the state plan in addition to the one the university would be using instead….dumb ass
Has anyone detected a certian uncivility on the site now that this atrocious new format has been unleashed?
you forgot to call me a dumb ass
Not if Clemson is paying for it’s useage.
So, how much does it cost for the State plane to sit in a hangar not being used, dumbass??!!
Less than it does for the plane to be airborne, dumb ass.
not when the school using it is footing the bill, which is cheaper than maintaining the state plan in addition to the one the university would be using instead….dumb ass
Has anyone detected a certian uncivility on the site now that this atrocious new format has been unleashed?
you forgot to call me a dumb ass
Not if Clemson is paying for it’s useage.
Clemson has to play the state to use the plane. The state makes money on letting them use it. If they voted to not let Clemson use the Plane its because they are not informed about the Process
Clemson has to play the state to use the plane. The state makes money on letting them use it. If they voted to not let Clemson use the Plane its because they are not informed about the Process
Clemson Has to pay the State to use the Plane. The state makes money on it.
Clemson Has to pay the State to use the Plane. The state makes money on it.
http://www.thestate.com/2012/10/19/2486549/clemson-biggest-user-of-state.html#.URZeuR00WSo
Better article on the issue
http://www.thestate.com/2012/10/19/2486549/clemson-biggest-user-of-state.html#.URZeuR00WSo
Better article on the issue
Umm. I have heard that USC used the plane, on occasion, for recruiting. But now I am thinking it cannot. The Governor is an ex oficio member of the USC board of trustees, and that might be a problem.
Big whoop. USC has 2 planes with 1 used exclusively for athletics. Both are state supported schools that are funded by not only tuition funds but tax dollars as well. As always, the politicians in cola giving clemson a hard time. Doesn’t matter though. We have plenty of donors to fork over the money for a new plane. Nice try USC.
Umm. I have heard that USC used the plane, on occasion, for recruiting. But now I am thinking it cannot. The Governor is an ex oficio member of the USC board of trustees, and that might be a problem.
Big whoop. USC has 2 planes with 1 used exclusively for athletics. Both are state supported schools that are funded by not only tuition funds but tax dollars as well. As always, the politicians in cola giving clemson a hard time. Doesn’t matter though. We have plenty of donors to fork over the money for a new plane. Nice try USC.
This is a whole lot about nothing.
Nim strikes again.
This is a whole lot about nothing.
Nim strikes again.
Before they stop using the plane for recruiting, I’d like to see it used once — just ONCE — to recruit a student for his or her academics instead of athletics.
I think that people seriously underestimate how much money is spent to recruit the academic student to both USC and CU. The general public seems to think that no money goes toward the academic half on the institutions. I am not sure about the Clemson use of planes, but I know the USC has used the university plane to recruit students more than just ONCE.
I know academic students are recruited, silly. But I’m fairly certain the plane wasn’t used for academic recruiting by either school.
Before they stop using the plane for recruiting, I’d like to see it used once — just ONCE — to recruit a student for his or her academics instead of athletics.
I think that people seriously underestimate how much money is spent to recruit the academic student to both USC and CU. The general public seems to think that no money goes toward the academic half on the institutions. I am not sure about the Clemson use of planes, but I know the USC has used the university plane to recruit students more than just ONCE.
I know academic students are recruited, silly. But I’m fairly certain the plane wasn’t used for academic recruiting by either school.
Will keeps dancing around the fact that USC has (2) aircraft. The state of SC owns those planes. Clemson sold their plane. you paint this picture like that plane sits at the governors beck and call. It does not, any member of the house or senate can use it for “official state business” if the governor does not have it scheduled for use. Quit with your penny anti BS!
Will keeps dancing around the fact that USC has (2) aircraft. The state of SC owns those planes. Clemson sold their plane. you paint this picture like that plane sits at the governors beck and call. It does not, any member of the house or senate can use it for “official state business” if the governor does not have it scheduled for use. Quit with your penny anti BS!
Non-story from this Gamecock. Other than klempsun was stupid for selling their own plane.
It was a 1977 model. Sounds like it needed to be replaced and it was cheaper to “rent” than buy.
Non-story from this Gamecock. Other than klempsun was stupid for selling their own plane.
It was a 1977 model. Sounds like it needed to be replaced and it was cheaper to “rent” than buy.
This isn’t a violation because Clemson pays for the plane and is a state university. It isn’t like Nikki Haley just tossed Dabo the keys and said “Go crazy!” You’re just grasping at straws because there haven’t been any coots arrested this offseason so there’s nothing to report.
This isn’t a violation because Clemson pays for the plane and is a state university. It isn’t like Nikki Haley just tossed Dabo the keys and said “Go crazy!” You’re just grasping at straws because there haven’t been any coots arrested this offseason so there’s nothing to report.
These two teams make a fortune off of their own revenue, they can afford their own planes. The non football tax payor people of SC should not be footing the bill here.
They do have their own planes, and the accountants for the state and for clemson both came to the conclusion that it was in the best interest of all parties that the state plane be used and the uni planes be sold
These two teams make a fortune off of their own revenue, they can afford their own planes. The non football tax payor people of SC should not be footing the bill here.
They do have their own planes, and the accountants for the state and for clemson both came to the conclusion that it was in the best interest of all parties that the state plane be used and the uni planes be sold
Nice (North) Carolina blue paint job.
Nice (North) Carolina blue paint job.
You do realize they pay for the plane!
You do realize they pay for the plane!
Clemson’s Athletic Department has it’s own plane funded by IPTAY, my legacy. SC1 or other planes would be rented/chartered when the CUAD is already booked or for “flying range” purposes.
This ain’t hard, peeps.
Clemson’s Athletic Department has it’s own plane funded by IPTAY, my legacy. SC1 or other planes would be rented/chartered when the CUAD is already booked or for “flying range” purposes.
This ain’t hard, peeps.
Probably need to study who is involved to get the big picture. David Wilkins is chairman of the Clemson Board of Trustees and was also in charge of Haley’s “transition team.” Part of the transition may have been to allow Clemson to use the state plane, no questions asked, in exchange for an acceptable fee. Had the press not picked up on this a couple of years ago, there may have been no fee in the equation.
Probably need to study who is involved to get the big picture. David Wilkins is chairman of the Clemson Board of Trustees and was also in charge of Haley’s “transition team.” Part of the transition may have been to allow Clemson to use the state plane, no questions asked, in exchange for an acceptable fee. Had the press not picked up on this a couple of years ago, there may have been no fee in the equation.
What this article does not mention is that Clemson reimburses the state for use of the plane and that USC has their own plane that they use. Both cost the Universities but both Universities get a lot more out of then investment than is put in. If they cut out use of the plane it will sit in a hanger costing taxi payers because no one is using it and paying the reimbursements. Sounds like it was a good deal for the state and Clemson. Oh well that government for you.
What this article does not mention is that Clemson reimburses the state for use of the plane and that USC has their own plane that they use. Both cost the Universities but both Universities get a lot more out of then investment than is put in. If they cut out use of the plane it will sit in a hanger costing taxi payers because no one is using it and paying the reimbursements. Sounds like it was a good deal for the state and Clemson. Oh well that government for you.
I hate Clemson and would love for this to come back and bite them on the butt….. but for the life of me, I can’t see what the big deal is IF Clemson pays for the use and IF the state doesn’t lose money in the process.
I hate Clemson and would love for this to come back and bite them on the butt….. but for the life of me, I can’t see what the big deal is IF Clemson pays for the use and IF the state doesn’t lose money in the process.
Fits sometimes runs out of things to complain about so he embellishes. All state colleges are funded by the state (that’s you and me paying taxes). Clemson chose to rent the State plane instead of purchasing new ones to replace old ones it was using. Yeah–that’s what a STATE plane is for. Clemson pays for the rental and there is. of course no laws broken. Just because his fantasy girl is a graduate of Clemson and the dejected, rejected fits is a former Carolina student in no way makes it a legitimate complaint–grow up.
Fits sometimes runs out of things to complain about so he embellishes. All state colleges are funded by the state (that’s you and me paying taxes). Clemson chose to rent the State plane instead of purchasing new ones to replace old ones it was using. Yeah–that’s what a STATE plane is for. Clemson pays for the rental and there is. of course no laws broken. Just because his fantasy girl is a graduate of Clemson and the dejected, rejected fits is a former Carolina student in no way makes it a legitimate complaint–grow up.
Imagine how expensive the flight would have been had Bobby Harrell been piloting the plane.
Imagine how expensive the flight would have been had Bobby Harrell been piloting the plane.
All of the unfair advantages that Clemson receives over USC still won’t help them. Four-peat! Fear the THUMB!
All of the unfair advantages that Clemson receives over USC still won’t help them. Four-peat! Fear the THUMB!