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co*cky

University of South Carolina / Mascot

Athletics history

In 1900, the football team was first referred to as the "Gameco*cks" by The State newspaper. The nickname was a reference to the fighting tactics of General Thomas Sumter, the Revolutionary War hero known as the Fighting Gameco*ck.

South Carolina has a live mascot named Sir Big Spur, with the latest iteration named Sir Big Spur VII. The original mascot, an Old English Black Breasted Red Fighting Gameco*ck of the same name, made his debut in 1999.

A USC spokesman talked to the LA Times about the origin of Traveler: "USC's mascot horse is a symbol of ancient Troy. Its rider, with costume and sword, is a symbol of a Trojan warrior. The name Traveler, spelled with one 'l,' is a common name among horses. . . .

Gameco*cks

University of South Carolina / Nickname

noun. a rooster of a fighting breed, or one bred and trained for fighting.

South Carolina official nicknames are colorful and reflective of the state's geographic and natural characteristics: Palmetto State, which references the state tree, the sabal palmetto; Rice State, in tribute to the state's former status as a major producer of rice; Swamp State, a reference to the state's many swamps ...

co*cky is the costumed mascot of the University of South Carolina athletics teams. He represents a cartoon version of a gameco*ck (a fighting rooster). Although the Gameco*ck has been the University of South Carolina's official symbol since 1902, there was no official mascot until 1971.

South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union in 1861 and was the site of the first shots of the Civil War on April 12, 1861. South Carolina's coastline near Myrtle Beach is one of the premier resort destinations on the East Coast and has over 100 golf courses.

What is the state motto of South Carolina? ›

The State's two mottos surround the two ovals. On the left is "Animis Opibusque Parati", meaning Prepared in Mind and Resources. On the right, "Dum Spiro Spero", meaning While I Breathe I Hope.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Named for Charles II of England, the same as its sister State, North Carolina. (See North Carolina.) SOUTH DAKOTA: From Sioux Indian name meaning “allies.” (See North Dakota.)

He is the oldest man to ever play division one football. Meet Joe Thomas SR, the 55 year old running back for South Carolina State. and father of current NFL free agent linebacker.

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Rion McKissick returned to the school in 1927 as Dean of the School of Journalism and later served as university president from 1936-1944. Upon his death in 1944, the student body petitioned the board of trustees to allow McKissick to be buried on campus. He is the only person to receive that honor.

The Byrnes High School football program has won 11 state titles since 1976, leading all schools in South Carolina. Following is a list of the top 11 teams with the most state championships in South Carolina football history. Byrnes leads the way, having won 11 state titles in 35 years.

Traveler

University of Southern California / Mascot

A gameco*ck is a type of rooster with physical and behavioral traits suitable for co*ckfighting. Male and female chickens of such a breed are referred to as game fowl. Log In or Create an Account to download, save to a library, or open items in your Adobe applications.

co*cky is the costumed mascot of the University of South Carolina athletics teams. He represents a cartoon version of a gameco*ck (a fighting rooster). Although the Gameco*ck has been the University of South Carolina's official symbol since 1902, there was no official mascot until 1971.

Lewellyn and Starr mention that the Birmingham College football team was first described as a “pack of panthers” by a spectator in 1916. We now have two panther statues on campus, but have there been other “stuffed” panthers? Or other manifestations of the mascot?