Clemson again proves they have the coolest intro in sports (Video)

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Fans display a sign prior to the the 2016 CFP National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at U. of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Fans display a sign prior to the the 2016 CFP National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at U. of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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There might not be a cooler sports intro than Clemson taking the field at Death Valley, something we saw play out on Saturday night.

The entrance to a boxing match, basketball game, or football game can set the tone against one’s opponent. In boxing, Mike Tyson’s entrance made his opponents feel uneasy due to his unnerving demeanor. For the Clemson Tigers, the same can be stated.

When teams see the Tigers rub Howard’s Rock while running rampant down the hill at Memorial Stadium, it creates a similar feeling for challengers.

While the opposing teams may never admit it, it is a huge reason why Clemson is undefeated at home since 2014. On top of having the intimidation factor, it is a great recruiting tool. As the great Brent Musberger quoted, it’s “the most exciting 25 seconds in college football.” To some, Clemson may have the best entrance in college football, and it isn’t close.

In a night showdown against No.3 ranked Louisville Cardinals, the Clemson Tigers’ entrance did not disappoint as thousands yelled in the stadium as the Tigers made their way to the field. The Cardinals will never admit that they were intimidated, but the atmosphere made it easy for them to feel that way.

On the list of College Football stadiums, Memorial Stadium is left behind schools such as Kyle Field, Michigan Stadium, Tiger Stadium, and Ohio Stadium.

While it may not have the national recognition as the aforementioned fields, the atmosphere in “Death Valley” is unique thanks to the greatest entrance in college football.