Summer is drawing to a close and students are arriving back at school, which means just one thing: 2015 South Carolina football is underway.
Since 1892, the University of South Carolina has brought excitement to its pigskin team in Columbia, South Carolina. This season will be no different. With new players joining the team, everyone should be interested to see what this squad has in store for the season.
The Gamecocks are known for their traditions, like most southern schools. From the attire to fight songs, fans all over know a Gamecock when they see one.
Dress to impress
Wearing garnet and black comes with
Men usually wear nice collared shirts with khakis, or even an occasional button down if it’s not blazing hot outside. The women come out to support their team in black dresses and, of course, cowboy boots. There are always jerseys being worn too, whether you’re male or female, but remember to dress light because you’ll be sweating before kickoff.
Game day traditions
Joining the Southeastern Conference in 1990 as the 12th member, South Carolina earned its only SEC Eastern Division title in 2010. The Gamecocks notched three straight 11-win seasons before falling to 7-6 in 2014, leaving them with an all-time record of 584-552.
Displaying one of the best pre-game entries in college football, the
team enters right after
In 2001, Sporting News ranked the pre-game entry as the most
Loyalty means tickets
Even with a stadium capacity of over 84,000, there still seems to
be
Gamecock Student Rewards
Seniors start out with the most points at eight, juniors and graduates with six, sophomores with four and freshman with three. Most sports simply allow you to walk through the gates with your Carolina Card, but you must request football tickets online. The process is simple; just make sure you have a good Wi-Fi signal.
Anticipating the opening game against North Carolina on
September 3, fans and students should prepare for this exciting
new season ahead. And remember, at the end of the game, win or lose, don’t
forget to raise your glasses high to salute your fellow Gamecocks in singing
the alma mater, “We Hail Thee