A record number of fans came out to Clemson on Sunday afternoon to see their favorite Tigers as part of Fan Appreciation Day in Clemson.
There were thousands and thousands of people in different lines coming into Memorial Stadium, especially for those wanting to see Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and head coach Dabo Swinney.
Defensive tackle / defensive end Christian Wilkins, linebacker Ben Boulware, running back Wayne Gallman and wide receiver Mike Williams also had a large number of fans waiting to get their autographs as well.
Clemson, who debuted at No. 2 in the Associated Press’ Preseason Poll on Sunday, will kick off the 2016 season at Auburn on Sept. 3. The game will be a 9 p.m. kick and will be televised on ESPN.
Here is what was being said about Clemson’s Fan Appreciation Day on twitter.
Fans have been lining up since 5 am just to get an autograph from #Clemson QB @DeshaunWatson4 @wyffnews4 pic.twitter.com/u1bc1D4FLR
— Ricardo LeCompte (@RLeCompteTV) August 21, 2016
Fan Day is in full effect. Korrin Wiggins and co. signing autographs for one of the biggest crowds ever! pic.twitter.com/oBQq92YGy2
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 21, 2016
Big turnout for #Clemson Fan Appreciation Day, especially for #4! @DeshaunWatson4 @wyffnews4 pic.twitter.com/6pJu3x8Yy8
— Ricardo LeCompte (@RLeCompteTV) August 21, 2016
Made this little guy's day! #ClemsonFamily π―πΎ pic.twitter.com/95Z801Nzt5
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 21, 2016
Anderson native, #TLHanna alum, and #Clemson LB Ben Boulware is certainly a favorite at Fanfest. @foxcarolinanews pic.twitter.com/C6IUVne5eK
— Aaron Cheslock (@AaronCheslock) August 21, 2016
#Clemson DT, now maybe DE Christian Wilkens a much bigger star here this year. @foxcarolinanews pic.twitter.com/MXmwNSfZFn
— Aaron Cheslock (@AaronCheslock) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/Cheer_Clemson/status/767452037944635392
Thousands and thousands of happy Tiger Fans today in #Clemson. π ππΎπ pic.twitter.com/in5j0Rc4kx
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 21, 2016