Clemson's run to the Elite Eight was fun to watch

Clemson men's basketball experienced success in the NCAA Tournament that the program hadn't seen since 1980. Clemson's run to the Elite Eight was fun to watch

The past few weeks have been a lot of fun, and here’s to hoping it’s not another 40 years before it happens again.

During the final moments of Clemson’s loss to Alabama Saturday night in Los Angeles, I did what I often do when I want to soak in a moment. I sat back – put the game story on hold for a moment – and looked across the way at the Clemson fans seated behind the Clemson bench.

President Jim Clements was there, as was Chief of Staff Max Allen. Athletic Director Graham Neff was there, just down the row from the parents of PJ Hall.…