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South Carolina Football History
South Carolina
Football History
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS (1)
1969 Atlantic Coast Conference Champions
SEC EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS (0)
CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS
1892-1914 Independent
1915-1921 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc.
1922-1952 Southern Conference
1953-1970 Atlantic Coast Conference
1971-1991 Independent
1992-Current Southeastern Conference
No Team: 1893, 1906
Retired Jersey Numbers
Football
2 Sterling Sharpe 1983, 85-87
37 Steve Wadiak 1948-51
38 George Rogers 1977-80
56 Mike Johnson 1964
Nickname
The University of South Carolina is the only major college
athletic program in the country that uses "Fighting
Gamecocks" as its official nickname and mascot. The
University's athletic teams have been known as Gamecocks
for almost 100 years.
At the turn of the century (1900), after struggling for
more than decade under numerous nicknames, the school's
football team was first referred to unofficially as "Gamecocks."
In 1903, Columbia's morning newspaper, The State, shortened
the name to one word and South Carolina teams have been
Gamecocks ever since.
Those early teams mush have been a feisty and spirited
group. A gamecock, of course, is a fighting rooster known
for its spirit and courage. A cock fight, which was a popular
sport throughout the United States in the 19th century,
would last until the death of one of the combatants. Cock
fighting has been outlawed by most states for humanitarian
reasons, but it is still held surreptitiously in many areas.
The State of South Carolina has long been closely connected
with the breeding and training of fighting gamecocks. General
Thomas Sumter, famed guerrilla fighter of the Revolutionary
War, was known as "The Fighting Gamecock."
School Colors
Garnet and Black were adopted near the turn of the century
as the official colors of the University of South Carolina
athletic teams. The colors are the dominant ones on the
gamecock, which is the University's official mascot for
its athletic teams.
Mascot
The Gamecock mascot, "Cocky," is a familiar sight
at a variety of South Carolina athletic events. He appears
at all home and road football and basketball games, and
at home baseball games. In addition he can be found frequenting
other Olympic sports events on the USC campus.
Cocky was chosen National Mascot of the Year in 1986, 1994,
and again in 2004 and is recognized as one of the most colorful
mascots in collegiate athletics.
In 1981, and 1982, the Gamecocks participated in the College
Baseball World Series and "Cocky" was selected
both years as the official mascot of the CWS.
Cocky History and Biography
2001
The University of South Carolina Gamecocks feature perhaps
the most unique and electrifying pregame entry in all of
college football. In fact, The Sporting News rated USC's
"2001" as the most exciting pregame entry in all
of college football. As the minutes wind down on the game
clock prior to the opening kickoff, the Gamecocks leave
the locker room following final pregame instruction from
their coaching staff and assemble in the tunnel in the southwest
corner of Williams-Brice Stadium. Then, as the crowd of
more than 82,000 begins its roar of anticipation, the first
notes of the them song from "2001-A Space Odyssey"
blare over the stadium sound system. As the music continues,
the enthusiasm of the crowd is feverish. Finally, at just
the exact moment, in perfect coordination with the music,
the Gamecocks hit the field running, and the stadium goes
wild.
This magical moment has been captured by national television,
including ESPN, CBS, ABC, Jefferson-Pilot, ESPN-2, and WTBS,
during those networks' telecasts of games at Williams-Brice
Stadium. It is indeed one of the special traditions in college
football.
The theme "2001" corresponds with the University's
Bicentennial, which was celebrated four years ago.
Cockaboose Railroad
What is perhaps the most unique form of tailgating and
featured throughout the years in numerous magazines and
television shows, the Cockaboose railroad has made its way
to Columbia and University of South Carolina football. Twenty-two
cabooses line a railroad track just outside of Williams-Brice
Stadium - but these rail cars don't move and they certainly
aren't something you would see passing by on the rear end
of a train.
More than 14 years ago, a local businessman and his wife
finally had enough of the railroad tracks which sit just
a stone's throw from the south side of the stadium. The
next season, in 1990, the beautifully-designed Cockaboose
Railroad began catering to the serious Gamecock tailgater
with amenities never before associated with in tailgating:
running water, cable television, air conditioning, and heating,
and a living room highlight each and every Cockaboose.
The Carolina Cockabooses are stationary and many are wired
with closed-circuit television to watch Gamecock away games
if making the trip is not feasible.
"The Cockaboose Railroad" - and it's different,
it's unique, and it's exciting; and there's nothing else
like it in the nation.
The South Carolina Fight Song
"The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way"
Hey, Let's give a cheer, Carolina is here,
The Fighting Gamecocks lead the way.
Who gives a care, If the going gets tough,
And when it is rough, that's when the 'Cocks get going.
Hail to our colors of garnet and Black,
In Carolina pride have we.
So, Go Gamecocks Go - FIGHT!
Drive for the goal - FIGHT!
USC will win today - GO COCKS!
So, let's give a cheer, Carolina is here.
The Fighting Gamecocks All The Way!
ABOUT THE FIGHT SONG
The tune is from the musical "How Now, Dow Jones"
and the original song is titled "Step to the Rear"
(composed by Elmer Bernstein with original lyrics by Carolyn
Leigh). The sheet music is copyrighted to Carwin Music,
Incorporated in 1967. The music was chosen as a USC Fight
Song by former football coach and Athletic Director, Paul
Deitzel. Mr. Deitzel wrote the lyrics to this USC Fight
Song.
The Alma Mater
"We Hail Thee Carolina"
We hail thee, Carolina, and sing thy high praise
With loyal devotion, remembering the days
When proudly we sought thee, thy children to be:
Here's a health, Carolina, forever to thee!
Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy walls
And found dearest comrades in thy classic halls
We've honored and loved thee as sons faithfully;
Here's a health, Carolina, forever to thee!
Generations of sons have rejoiced to proclaim
Thy watchword of service, thy beauty and fame;
For ages to come shall their rallying cry be:
Here's a health, Carolina, forever to thee!
Fair shrine of high honor and truth, thou shalt still
Blaze forth as a beacon, thy mission fulfill,
And crowned by all hearts in a new jubilee:
Here's a health, Carolina, forever to thee!
ABOUT THE ALMA MATER
The alma mater was written in 1911 by George A. Wauchope,
an English professor at USC, and set to the music of Robert
Burns' "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton." It was written
as a result of the need for this type of school song. A
March 1911 issue of the GAMECOCK reported that a year or
two earlier the faculty, "realizing we should have
a soul stirring alma mater," offered a prize of $50,
but not much had been done. Several songs, including "A
Health to Carolina," were written after this and other
articles asked for an alma mater. All of these songs that
were submitted were placed in a songbook and sung at chapel.
Although it was several years before the song written by
Dr. Wauchope became known as the Alma Mater of the University,
it was apparently the most popular one as soon as it came
out.
Ever since Professor George A. Wauchope penned the words
to Carolina's Alma Mater, its singing at athletic events
has been one of the University's most revered traditions.
Over the years the custom has arisen of raising the right
hand, with fingers cupped, when the phrase "Here's
A Health, Carolina" occurs, as if offering a toast.
To many alumni, the "toast" is synonymous with
events on the athletic field. -- From Remembering the Days:
An Illustrated History of the University of South Carolina
(Institute of Southern Studies; R.L. Bryan Company, 1982)
The South Carolina State Flag
One of most seen emblems around the Carolina campus is
an image of a Palmetto tree and the crescent moon. This
image is pictured on the State of South Carolina Flag. History
of the State Flag
Gamecocks Football Hall of Fame
Name --- Years Played ---- Inducted
Earl "Mule" Bennett 1951-53 2003
Ed Boineau 1928-30 1970
Robert Brooks 1988-91 2003
Bobby Bryant 1964-66 1979
Earl Clary 1931-33 1967
Leon Cunningham 1951-54 1980
King Dixon 1956-58 1991
Earl Dunham 1936-38 1997
Brad Edwards 1984-87 2003
Rex Enright 1938-60 1968
Dominic Fusci 1942-43,46 1993
Billy Gambrell 1960-62 1991
Johnny Gramling 1951-53 2000
Jeff Grantz 1973-75 1985
Harold Green 1986-89 2002
Tatum Gressette 1920-21 1993
Fred Hambright 1931-33 1969
Dickie Harris 1969-71 1998
Alex Hawkins 1956-58 1970
Luther Hill 1911-15 1968
Kevin Long 1974-76 2002
Harold Mauney 1932-34 1971
Bryant Meeks, Jr. 1945-46 1972
Frank Mincevich 1952-54 1975
Jim Moss 1960-62 1997
Warren Muir 1967-69 2003
Ed Pitts 1957-59 2002
Mackie Prickett 1954-56 1995
Dan Reeves 1962-64 1977
Bill Rogers 1924-26 1969
George Rogers 1977-80 1987
Rick Sanford 1975-78 2002
James Seawright 1975-78 2003
Sterling Sharpe 1983,85-87 2000
Larry Smith 1949-51 1979
Lou Sossamon 1940-42 1968
Bishop Strickland 1947-50 1975
Tommy Suggs 1968-70 1989
Alfred H. Von Kolnitz 1911-13 1967
Steve Wadiak 1948-51 1967
J.R. Wilburn 1963-65 2004
Roger "Red" Wilson 1946-49 1998
Bill Wohrman 1952-54 1998
Fred Zeigler 1967-69 1995
History of Williams-Brice Stadium
Williams-Brice Stadium, formerly Carolina Stadium, was
first constructed in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration
(WPA). Then it seated 17,600. It has undergone a number
of expansions and revisions over the years, with the largest
prior to the 1982 expansion coming in 1971-72. A bequest
from the estate of Mrs. Martha Williams Brice helped boost
the capacity then from slightly more than 43,000 to more
than 54,000.
Mrs. Brice's husband, Thomas H. Brice, was a Gamecock football
letterman, 1922-24, and her family operated the Williams
furniture Company in Sumter. She left a substantial interitance
from the Williams Furniture fortune to her nephews, Thomas
W. and Phillip L. Edwards, much of which they passed on
to the University of South Carolina. That included a bequest
for the stadium project.
The name was officially changed from Carolina Stadium to
Williams-Brice Stadium in dedication ceremonies during the
September 9, 1972 opener with Virginia.
The University of South Carolina Athletics Department's
Community Service program, "Team Gamecocks," represents
a continuing commitment by Gamecock student athletes, coaches
and staff to respond with both time and effort to the needs
of their local communities. Student athletes actively and
directly involve themselves by sharing individual talents
and experiences with a variety of audiences throughout the
Midlands.
Every year, student athletes from different athletic teams
coordinate team projects by taking responsibility to serve
as goodwill ambassadors not only for their respective programs,
but also for the Athletics Department and the University
of South Carolina as a whole. In addition, a number of student
athletes elect to perform individual community service hours
in a variety of areas. The University of South Carolina
Athletics Department is committed to providing volunteer
opportunities for student athletes to connect with people
in the surrounding community. The greater Columbia community
is invited to utilize members of Team Gamecocks to serve
as role models and willing volunteers.
A few of the many ways Team Gamecocks have served the Midlands
has included reading to local elementary school children,
collecting food for the Harvest Hope Food Bank, visiting
both hospitalized veterans and children, and interacting
with kids in after-school programs. There are ongoing opportunities
for Team Gamecocks as well as scheduled events. Student
athletes can select service opportunities in which they
are most interested.
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