I spent last week in Clemson visiting family, revisiting my hometown, and helping launch my daughter as a freshman. Guskiewicz’s image and Clemson’s official announcement were everywhere: on screens outside Death Valley, inside academic buildings, and in the main dining hall. Clemson plainly expected him to come.
In the end, I am glad he is staying at Michigan State. Clemson does not need a president who treats accepting the leadership of a major public university like entering the transfer portal or waiting until National Signing Day to change his mind. Clemson is a Tier 1 research institution, a land-grant university, and one of South Carolina’s most important civic assets. It needs a serious president who understands that accepting Clemson’s presidency is an honor rather than a placeholder, a negotiating tactic, or a decision to revisit 40 days after acceptance.
After Kevin Guskiewicz was hired as Clemson’s next president on May 27, I asked him if he viewed Clemson as a long-term fit: “That’s certainly our goal … It’s a place we hope we will be at for many, many years.” Just over a month later, he’s decided to stay put at Michigan State
Use this tweet as your reminder to wake up and lock the fuck in. Fourth weekend is fun but those doors aren’t going to knock themselves. Anyone in metro Detroit who isn’t ugly and knows how to talk and wants to make 5-10k this summer. Message me. Looking to build out a team.
Order that Jersey mikes sub just the wake you like it. Make it a giant too. Then break no contact with your ex in the parking lot. Just text her. She’s waiting.
One year ago today you were out on your exes boat. Her dad loved you. Always made sure you had a beer in hand. You were supposed to go on a fishing trip with him this summer.
Won’t be happening anymore.
You’re out of the picture. But her new man? He’s on that boat right now.