My "No Comments Please" Poll on Tillman Hall
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If you name it after another human, fault will be found with them at some point. Old Main sounds good to me.
According to a local Clemson pseudo historian, the name Old Main never appeared anywhere in Clemson record books. At least, he has searched and searched and has yet to find an official reference.
I think that was simply the name to which it was affectionately referred by cadets of that era.
I like it. A lot.
I think that was simply the name to which it was affectionately referred by cadets of that era.
I like it. A lot.
I actually love Old Main. We just need to stop naming anything after human beings in general because inevitably something will come up. Agree with TruTiger4Life on this one.
Since Swinney will likely have the stadium named after him eventually, call it Brent's [Venables] Bell Tower.
....I like Old Main.
....I like Old Main.
I just want to point out its crazy that the state legislature has the power to stop the University from changing the names of its buildings.
No more statutes either. Saves tax dollars or private funds that could go to worthy causes instead. And every man or woman who has lived on this planet other than Jesus has flaws. So no one moving forward deserves a statute. Because they aren’t worthy.
Old Main is OK but something of importance should be named after R C Edwards. He lead Clemson from a small all white military school to what it is today.
If in 20 years, the BLM movement turns out to be a radical political movement, will the supporters of it have their statues torn down?
Edwards already has an academic building named after him. I guess you could change both?
Makes me think. Somewhat not what you are saying though.
I think it's always best to wait some amount of years after someone is done coaching before doing something like that. Maybe even after they're dead. It gives you time to reflect on them and see if they are worthy after history has its say.
Think about the Joe Paterno statue.
(That said, no way Dabo is in that company obviously!)
IMO it should be renamed to honor a soldier who sacrificed money, fame and an NFL career in order to serve his country.
I was thinking of building that when you see it or hear it you think of Clemson U instead of a major or classroom building.
Old Main works for me I guess but it’s not very original. Penn St, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Miss St, GW, etc... all have a similar building that served the same purpose at one time and are also called Old Main.
Not sure what the answer is but just seems like people could be a little more creative and come up with a name that carries a little more substance.
Not sure what the answer is but just seems like people could be a little more creative and come up with a name that carries a little more substance.
Well we are the tigers ..... we can distinguish ourselves just fine.
Other than honoring Clemson’s service members, like “Veterans Hall”.
Even then.... move away from controversy, Old Main it is.
Even then.... move away from controversy, Old Main it is.
The people have spoken. If you haven’t read some history on Ben Tillman and are just voting based on sentimentality, you should. Bad (albeit very talented) guy.
Considering there are about 800 votes, only about 5% of us are a-holes
I don't have time to worry about Tillman Hall. I'm in Charleston where I grew up, and on the local news there is a movement here to remove 'Plantation' off of all neighborhoods because of the word's racial history. Damn, just when I thought this lunacy could not get any worse!!!
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