Sounds like good news.

Skimming through the news this morning, the reports from TigerNet make it pretty clear to me that the draft didn’t go so well, at least for Clemson-related interests. It’s somewhat good to know that it went great for the ACC, but when the first bullet of the Clemson NFL Draft Notes is about the “first time in history two Clemson players were taken with consecutive draft choices”, which happened to be in the fifth round, you know that there weren’t really any highlights.

Former Clemson standout Derrick Hamilton has been added to the roster of the Toronto Argonauts.

I hesitate to put this in the “Tigers in the Pros” category, but here’s to wishing Hamilton some luck and some playing time. I suspect he’s chomping at the bit just be back on the field.

Dagnabit! I don’t like the Jets. And after all the silliness this offseason, I was wishing ill upon Brett Favre. However, it’s worth forcing myself to root for them a bit.

Everyone probably knows that Justin Miller is still with the Jets. However, I didn’t realize until today that Chansi Stuckey is with the team. And what’s more, Stuckey caught a 22-yard touchdown pass yesterday from Favre in a 20-14 win over the Dolphins.

Way to go Chansi!

It’s not direct Clemson love (shocker) but good press is better than no press. Here is an article on LeRoy Hill out in Seattle. Downside to this is the jinx we usually see associated with their commentary on us. Let’s just hope “doctor” Lou doesn’t have anything to say from his seasons coaching against LeRoy.

Former Clemson Tiger Julie Coin knocked off #1 Ana Ivanovic in the second round of the US Open today. It was a 3 set match in which Coin had a huge momentum shift in the 5th game after being down 40-0.

Congrats Julie and GOOD LUCK!!

News from the PGA ranks: Former Tiger standout Lucas Glover was selected by U.S. President’s Cup Captain Jack Nickalaus to round out the U.S. squad. For those not in the know (including myself prior to the articles I read) the President’s Cup matches the U.S. vs. an international team made of players from any country outside the U.S. and Europe (they form the Ryder Cup crowd). He will be joined on the team but such no names as Woods, Furyk, Mickelson, Johnson (Master’s winner), Howell III, Toms, Verplank, Stricker, and Cink. Woody Austin edged Glover out in points towards the team with his performance at the PGA this weekend but Nickalaus made an executive decision to take Glover. There is always a chance that some of the big names will pull out due to injury (Mickelson) but it is doubtful. This is a match play event so th following names will be Glover and company’s competition: Weir (wild card pick), Sabbatini, Scott, Choi, Cabrera, Immelman, Ogilvy, Goosen, Els, and “Slurpy” Singh.
If you are a fan of golf this should be a good tourney to keep up with, especially with a Tiger Alum involved.

Note: This gnome does not condone name calling but some players that whine and complain while making more money than god playing GOLF, deserve this treatment…especially those that feel they are “entitled.”

No, seriously. CHECK IT OUT. Imagine the luck!!! If he makes the dough off the land and plays for the big leagues he will be living a dream for sure. I think Clemson stands a good chance of landing some of that change as well. WEZ anyone? Or maybe Kingsmore upgrades to get us better chances at regionals in a few years!!!