The first time Milan Richard got a dose of Clemson’s military history was during a visit to Clemson in 2013.
The Tigers of course ran down the hill in its purple uniforms prior to beating The Citadel, 52-6, that afternoon, but Richard could tell the day was more than about the game. It was Military Appreciation Day at Clemson and the afternoon was about honoring the Armed Forces and those who sacrificed their lives for our country.
“I remember that week and just talking to some of the coaches and things about military appreciation and the graveyard right by the stadium and things like that,” the senior tight end said.