Those with an excused absence Monday night

Clemson football players and band members get an excused absence for missing class on and around the championship game.  But, to what extent should others be allowed to miss school or even work, especially considering the game likely will run late into Monday night?  The executive director of the Clemson Chamber of Commerce, Dave Lane, has some succinct advice to those looking for an excuse:  “You just suck it up,” he says.  Like a lot of others in the area, Lane and the chamber are excited for the Tigers chance to play for the championship.  But he would not go as far as to sanction a school or business holiday.