Ray Tanner = Class Act guy!

Sircock · 02-28-2013, 11:20 AM

I had the pleasure to meet and chat with coach Tanner last night at a fund raising event here in Florence and he went above and beyond my expectations. He signed a baseball for my 5 month old son which meant the world to me. I feel we are so blessed and honored to have in as the AD here at USC. He gave up 4 hours of his time last night to speak at a Medical fundraising event and was very well received. Long after most of the crowd left, he stayed around and signed autographs for numerous children and adults. I also met Gene Warr which is the chairman of the Board of Directors at USC and he was really impressive about his passion for the University of South Carolina. I wish you could have heard the joke Coach Tanner said about Coach Spurrier, it was priceless!

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Cocklover · 02-28-2013, 11:22 AM

Wonderful!!! Glad you got to enjoy that experience.

ElectricCock · 02-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Care to elaborate on the joke?

Thanks for sharing

Sircock · 02-28-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ElectricCock

Care to elaborate on the joke?

Thanks for sharing

Coach Tanner said that he would be in a meeting with Coach Spurrier and if it ran over into this workout time, Coach Spurrier would stop what he was doing to say "I gotta go workout". He also said that Coach Spurrier gets many requests asking him to go speak at events around the state and that Coach Spurrier always volunteers Coach Tanner for all of them because he said he loves to talk. You could tell they are really good friend by the expressions on Coach Tanners face. Also, Coach Tanner said he has Coach Spurrier thinking about staying around until he has 100 wins at the school and that Coach Spurrier not going anywhere anytime soon. While taking a picture with Coach Tanner, he asked me to post it on Facebook and spread the word that he was In Florence. I also mentioned Cockytalk to Gene Warr and Coach Tanner and they both smiled. I mentioned it was great seeing the University pulling in former players from the NFL and getting more involved with them and they both agreed we would see more of this in the near future. It was a great night!

catdaddy66 · 02-28-2013, 04:53 PM

Too. Freaking. SWEET!!!

Next Year · 02-28-2013, 05:22 PM

It s the best time to be a Gamecock.

RudeCock · 02-28-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sircock

Coach Tanner said that he would be in a meeting with Coach Spurrier and if it ran over into this workout time, Coach Spurrier would stop what he was doing to say "I gotta go workout". He also said that Coach Spurrier gets many requests asking him to go speak at events around the state and that Coach Spurrier always volunteers Coach Tanner for all of them because he said he loves to talk. You could tell they are really good friend by the expressions on Coach Tanners face. Also, Coach Tanner said he has Coach Spurrier thinking about staying around until he has 100 wins at the school and that Coach Spurrier not going anywhere anytime soon. While taking a picture with Coach Tanner, he asked me to post it on Facebook and spread the word that he was In Florence. I also mentioned Cockytalk to Gene Warr and Coach Tanner and they both smiled. I mentioned it was great seeing the University pulling in former players from the NFL and getting more involved with them and they both agreed we would see more of this in the near future. It was a great night!

rolinb1 · 02-28-2013, 06:43 PM

Cool!!

U-Dub Gamecock · 02-28-2013, 06:51 PM

Ive been lucky enough to meet Coach Tanner a couple of times.... Fantastic guy.

SirBigSpur · 02-28-2013, 07:36 PM

Coach Tanner came to our band camp and took pictures with all of us! Also bought us ice cream. He's awesome

Stuck in Virginia · 02-28-2013, 07:57 PM

I think we all knew this but thanks for posting a personal story and pictures!

ElectricCock · 02-28-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sircock

Coach Tanner said that he would be in a meeting with Coach Spurrier and if it ran over into this workout time, Coach Spurrier would stop what he was doing to say "I gotta go workout". He also said that Coach Spurrier gets many requests asking him to go speak at events around the state and that Coach Spurrier always volunteers Coach Tanner for all of them because he said he loves to talk. You could tell they are really good friend by the expressions on Coach Tanners face. Also, Coach Tanner said he has Coach Spurrier thinking about staying around until he has 100 wins at the school and that Coach Spurrier not going anywhere anytime soon. While taking a picture with Coach Tanner, he asked me to post it on Facebook and spread the word that he was In Florence. I also mentioned Cockytalk to Gene Warr and Coach Tanner and they both smiled. I mentioned it was great seeing the University pulling in former players from the NFL and getting more involved with them and they both agreed we would see more of this in the near future. It was a great night!

well that put a smile on my face...

can't be too happy, so I guess I better watch our basketball game tonight haha

AtlGAMECOCK · 02-28-2013, 08:24 PM

we have some great ppl in our athletics no doubt about that

Garnet girl · 02-28-2013, 08:31 PM

We have a lot of class acts at Carolina now. It is hard to believe at times. Our guys are great. Having Ray as a leader is as good as it gets.

ucan'tlickourcocks · 02-28-2013, 08:57 PM

The best thing about Ray Tanner is it is not an act! It is GENUINE!

Many who attain the level of success that Ray Tanner has, well they do the functions..... because they have to..... they have to "perform" their duty.

Ray Tanner on the other hand, is the most enthusiastic Athletic Director that you will ever see! For Ray, its not a job, its a chosen way of life, one in which he has fully invested himself!

There were many on this board and elsewhere who questioned the decision to make Coach Tanner AD....... but I have to tell you, I don't believe we could have found another person in the world who was more qualified overall than Ray Tanner!

"Trust in Ray" is a slogan they we have developed, because at a time or two there were reasons to question his methods or judgement, but I believe that Ray has proven that his best interests are Carolina's best interest's! I have no doubt that the University's athletic program, which has risen to an all-time high, will continue to flourish under Ray Tanner's leadership!

Exciting time to be a Gamecock!!!

Spurrier_Superior_One · 02-28-2013, 09:00 PM

I propose that Ray Tanner should replace Class Act. We can call it pulling a Ray or pulling a Tanner.

cockfight21 · 02-28-2013, 09:31 PM

Gamecockboyo · 03-01-2013, 03:10 AM

Met Coach Tanner at the Darius Rucker concert in Columbia a few years back. Talked for a good 15-20 mins. One of the most uplifting people that I have ever spoken to.

Regalcock · 03-01-2013, 04:15 AM

Tanner is the The Man!

garnet_black215 · 03-02-2013, 11:35 AM

Stories like this never get old. Absolutely love having Coach Tanner here, and I hope he's here for a VERY long time.

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Sircock Recruit Male Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florence,SC Posts: 121 CockyCash: 100500	Ray Tanner = Class Act guy! I had the pleasure to meet and chat with coach Tanner last night at a fund raising event here in Florence and he went above and beyond my expectations. He signed a baseball for my 5 month old son which meant the world to me. I feel we are so blessed and honored to have in as the AD here at USC. He gave up 4 hours of his time last night to speak at a Medical fundraising event and was very well received. Long after most of the crowd left, he stayed around and signed autographs for numerous children and adults. I also met Gene Warr which is the chairman of the Board of Directors at USC and he was really impressive about his passion for the University of South Carolina. I wish you could have heard the joke Coach Tanner said about Coach Spurrier, it was priceless! __________________ Last edited by Sircock; 02-28-2013 at 11:57 AM. Reason: sp

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Stuck in Virginia Walk On Female Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 79 CockyCash: 500	Re: Ray Tanner = Class Act guy! I think we all knew this but thanks for posting a personal story and pictures!

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ucan'tlickourcocks The "other" M. Lattimore Male Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 11,495 CockyCash: 400188250	Re: Ray Tanner = Class Act guy! The best thing about Ray Tanner is it is not an act! It is GENUINE! Many who attain the level of success that Ray Tanner has, well they do the functions..... because they have to..... they have to "perform" their duty. Ray Tanner on the other hand, is the most enthusiastic Athletic Director that you will ever see! For Ray, its not a job, its a chosen way of life, one in which he has fully invested himself! There were many on this board and elsewhere who questioned the decision to make Coach Tanner AD....... but I have to tell you, I don't believe we could have found another person in the world who was more qualified overall than Ray Tanner! "Trust in Ray" is a slogan they we have developed, because at a time or two there were reasons to question his methods or judgement, but I believe that Ray has proven that his best interests are Carolina's best interest's! I have no doubt that the University's athletic program, which has risen to an all-time high, will continue to flourish under Ray Tanner's leadership! Exciting time to be a Gamecock!!! __________________

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