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Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday August 19, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Offensive Camp Notes Yesterday was the final two-a-day practices for the Tigers and they hit the stadium for the final scrimmage of the pre-season camp today. Because they have tomorrow off and classes begin tomorrow, today is considered the final day of...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday August 18, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

The Greatest Day of Our Lives Tomorrow, I will start back to writing strictly about Clemson sports and will have a weekly update on Ryan instead of a daily update. But I wanted to write one last blog on Ryan’s progress and hopefully give some insight into...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Thursday August 14, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-14 After 74 days in the hospital, Ryan came home today. He is in a great mood and was extremely excited to finally be out of the hospital. He said the food was the worst part of staying that long in a hospital so we had cheeseburgers, corn...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday August 13, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-13 Today is the 73rd day Ryan has been in the hospital and the final full day barring any setbacks. We were a little concerned about his release yesterday because he developed a fever but they quickly got it under control. Ryan had a brutal...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday August 12, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-12 Mondays are the only day of the week where I don’t see Ryan so I have to get all of the information from those that are there. By all accounts, Ryan had another great day yesterday. He continues to get better in almost every aspect of his...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday August 11, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-11 The weekend was Ryan’s best so far and gave us a glimpse of what life will be like very soon. Ryan was allowed to come home from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM yesterday so we could get a feel of what his issues will be when he comes home...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday August 08, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. Mickey, I know a lot of schools are still going after Poppa Loston pretty hard, I was just...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Appetizers | Thursday August 07, 2008 | By TigerChef

Today we have our first "Recipe of the week" submission to Tailgating with tigerchef®. This terrific recipe comes from Tillman Girl® and is absolutely FANTASTIC. It just happens to be one of my all time favorite "chip dips" Clemson Caviar 1...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Thursday August 07, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-7 Ryan had another strong day yesterday. He had a very busy morning with occupational therapy, physical therapy and recreational therapy. Today he has those plus an extra session of speech therapy. The major news is that Ryan may get his...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Entrees | Wednesday August 06, 2008 | By TigerChef

This recipe is one that i am particularly glad to get. It comes from another Clemson "celebrity." Writer/radio show host/commentator/fan Dan Scott sent this one to me and it looks great! Who doesn't like chili? - One-and-a-half pounds of lean ground beef...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday August 06, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-6 Thanks to Tom Winkopp, we have the venue and time set for Ryan’s 17th birthday party. Tom has offered Valley Walk and The Park at Valley Walk for us to us and I want to thank him for his generosity. So, we want to invite everyone to...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday August 05, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-5 Ryan had another excellent day Monday. I was not in Charlotte but did speak to him a couple of times and he sounded great. Kelly, David and Stef said he looked great and did great in therapy. Ryan will be discharged on Thursday, August 14....

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday August 04, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 8-4 Ryan had his best days and best weekend yet. His progress is remarkable. It is so much fun to be around him now as his sense of humor comes back every day. He still does rehab on Saturdays but it is just half days then he gets a day...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Appetizers | Monday August 04, 2008 | By TigerChef

This recipe can be modified to use pretty much any meat such as lamb, beef, italian sausage, any stuffing, and any sauce or topping. Be creative with your ingredients. I've made breakfast fatties with boiled eggs. Some people wrap them in bacon but it won't...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Entrees | Monday August 04, 2008 | By TigerChef

This next dish come from T-nets own, Scott Rhymer looks wonderful! Thanks for the entry Scott. First, you must make the marinade...which is the key ingredient. 2/3 Cup Oil 1/4 Cup Vinegar 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of Italian...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Entrees | Sunday August 03, 2008 | By TigerChef

Thanks to CU732® for sending in this recipe for one of my all time favorite grilling entrees!! 1 (4-pound) whole chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons of your favorite dry spice rub 1 can...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Sides | Friday August 01, 2008 | By TigerChef

This one comes from Orangebowl81 on tigernet Fresh Green beans (cleaned and snapped to taste) Sesame Oil (in the Chinese section) Potatoes, cut up into 1" cubes (Washed well if you want to leave the skin on) Montreal Steak Seasoning Fold Some...

Tailgating with tigerchef® | Beverages | Friday August 01, 2008 | By TigerChef

This beverage is trully a Palmetto State original, and i am sure many of you have fallin in love with it just as i have. It is Southern Sweet Tea made with Firefly Vodka made on the only Tea plantaion in the nation on wadmalaw island SC to make this...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday August 01, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. I have a few simple questions. How many players can Clemson "dress out" for a home game?...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Thursday July 31, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 7-31 The news is great once again today. Ryan took a major step forward when he was able to take his first ride in a car since the accident. The only automobiles he has been in since the June 2nd accident was an ambulance ride from Clemson to...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Wednesday July 30, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 7-30 Every day I pray that Ryan has his best day and it seems like God graciously gives him a better day each day. Yesterday Ryan was dynamic again. He was full of positive energy and full of positive emotion. Ryan had a great morning of...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Tuesday July 29, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 7-29 Yesterday was another great day for Ryan on three fronts. He had three good friends from his school come up from Clemson and they spent the night in Charlotte so they will get to see him again today. He also was able to throw a ball...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Monday July 28, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Ryan Update 7-28 Ryan had another good weekend. He had more friends and family stop by to visit and his spirits are very high. Ryan's motor skills seem to be improving especially his speech. He is talking more clear every day and his speech is getting...

Mickey Plyler's Blog | Football | Friday July 25, 2008 | By Mickey Plyler

Friday E-Mail Bag Each Friday I publish your comments and answer your questions. To submit a comment or questions please e-mail me at mickeyplyler@hotmail.com. Hi Mickey, So good to hear that Ryan is continuing to make such wonderful progress. ...