When news of the name change broke last week, The State newspaper posted a poll with 10 naming options for the rooster. This morning was awful, I need a Mulligan, George Harrison song and video brings back a lot, My $.02 on the basketball game last night, Lightbulbill. Second-year Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer appears to have his team headed in the right direction. SEC. All rights reserved. Snelling and Albertelli retained the rights to the "Sir Big Spur" nickname after their contract with the university expired Aug. 1. The name change for the rooster, previously known as "Sir Big Spur," stemmed from a disagreement between its current and former owners. "When we realized that we would have to change his name to keep that tradition alive, it seemed fitting to go back to where 'Gamecocks' got started. 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The rooster will be called "The General" after Of the 18,869 votes cast in the online poll an online poll about renaming a live rooster mascot 14,760, or 70% were for Cock Commander. Glad you asked. The change is reportedly due to a disagreement between the birds former and current owners over its hairstyle. Since the university doesn't own the rights to the Sir Big Spur name (old owners own it), their school's legal team has decided they will pick a new name before the season opener on September 3. Regardless, the new name is sure to be befitting of South Carolinas cock king. A new alias for the mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur will be announced sometime between South Carolina's legal team is advising against the Gamecocks using the name Sir Big Spur moving forward because of some college football bickering. A daily draft of the best bets on today's board, featuring expert bettors from The Action Network picking real action in every sport. 2. came up with 10 new names for the rooster, put together a poll and asked readers to vote. The SEC craziness lands a week early in Columbia. A new alias for the mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur will be announced sometime between now and when the Gamecocks kick off the season Sept. 3 against Georgia State, the university confirmed to The State. The only issue was the rooster's comb, the fleshy crest above his head. FOX Carolinas team came up with a few of our own suggestions SEC QB Power Rankings, regular-season wrap: Should Anthony Richardson stay or go? Now that the Gamecocks are in search of a new name for this proud, regal bird, The State is running a poll to try to determine the best name for the animal. I always thought his name was Cocky. Its received 1,823 votes thus far and 59 percent of the total share. 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About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Clemson's in-state rival, South Carolina, is going through some changes in their football program, including their rooster mascot, Sir Big Spur. According to The State, a site dedicated to the state of South Carolina, Sir Big Spur can no longer be used as the mascot name for the Gamecocks. The reason is that the school doesnt own the rights to it. Instead, the owners of the rooster do. ", Taylor Twellman, Treavor Scales and Ashley Brewer host a highlight-driven recap of the previous night's action through the lens of opinion, debate, and the internet. But current owners Beth and Van Clark have kept the mascot's comb, which helps cool rosters, who are unable to sweat. According to David Cloninger of The Post That's our job now.". soldier who was nicknamed the South Carolina. The General received 2% of the votes. These birds are raised to be mascots, and at many games, the heat is nearly unbearable. The ramblers must have fantastic facilities and fan support. There has not been one individual or group that has even hinted about changing the mascot name. Watch on ESPN+. Monday Down South: Taking stock of every SEC team's trajectory as the 2022 season yields to 2023. The people had spoken, but they would not be heard. Copyright 2022 HORSENECK MEDIA. Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 11:16 AM PDT. South Carolinas new mascot patrolled USCs spring game and is ready for the Sept. 3 season-opener. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South. 1. South Carolina's mascot will have a new name. This is quite possibly the greatest thread of all time, Read all 150 replies on the Football Board. South Carolina's live mascot was previously named after Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter, whose "Fighting Gamecock" moniker inspired the nickname for the school's athletic teams. Just not sure how, Assuming Brad does the same thing this year, Am I the only one who notices similarities between Mr. These birds are raised to be mascots, and at many games, the heat is nearly unbearable. The options include: Mr. Chicken Scratch, Marco Pollo, Capt. The General was Chet Holmgrens Foot Injury Is Worse Than Initially Feared And Oklahoma City Thunder Fans Are Devastated, Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel Somewhat Shuts Down Trade Rumors For Tight End Mike Gesicki, disagreement between the birds former and current owners over its hairstyle. You may not have realized, but our team is mostly supported by ad revenue. When news of the name change broke last week, The State newspaper posted a poll with 10 naming options for the rooster. "The comb always stands out in a picture of a barnyard rooster, but Sir Big Spur is a Fighting Gamecock. When news of the name change broke last week, The State newspaper posted a poll with 10 naming options for the rooster. We know Gamecock fans are passionate about our traditions and seeing the live mascot at games and other Athletics events is something they look forward to, South Carolina Deputy Athletics Director Eric Nichols said in a press release. Aug 29, 2022. ESPN NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid joins SEC Now and lays out his dream scouting road trip for the upcoming season. We need to name this cock. Every once in a while were hit with some serious mascot drama in the sports world, and now its found its way to South Carolina. The Gamecocks are being forced to change the name of their longstanding mascot Sir Big Spur due to disputes between the prior owners of the rooster and the new owners. The dispute led to a search for the mascot's new name. (3:03). But change sweeps us all up chickens and men. Should Early Signing be eliminated due to the Portal? The name change for the rooster, previously known as "Sir Big Spur," stemmed from a disagreement between its current and former owners. Watch on ESPN+. The mascot first appeared in 1999 at a South Carolina baseball game, and has attended football games since 2006. But current owners Beth and Van Clark have kept the mascot's comb, which helps cool rosters, who are unable to sweat. So we have to change it because the original owner of the bird owned the name, not the university. The bird's former owners, who have naming rights to Sir Big Spur, wanted its new owners to cut the bird's comb, which is what keeps it cool in hot temperatures. Game Cocks for the university was in 1900, and. 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TigerNet has provided free Clemson sports news for over 25 years. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WGHP) The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are changing the name of their longtime live mascot. Stream now on ESPN+, Van Clark defended his care of the rooster, telling the newspaper: "When the combs are off, they can't handle heat as well. Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter, a famed. Cock Commander, a name that originated from The Daily Gamecock after a misprint in a 2004 print issue, received 78% of the votes. ESPN NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid joins SEC Now and lays out his dream scouting road trip for the upcoming season. My vote is for "Future Take Out Plate" as the new name. (3:03). COLUMBIA South Carolina's live rooster mascot officially has a new name and no, it isn't Cock Commander. South Carolina's live rooster mascot has a new name after a dispute about its appearance ruffled some feathers. College football has always been special, with all the pageantry, unique traditions, and fun mascots that fans have embraced throughout the years. using Gamecocks in 1903. Formerly known as Sir Big Spur, the live mascot will be Diehard supporter of Chelsea FC and a follower of obscure small sports across the world. South Carolina's live rooster mascot has a new name after a dispute about its appearance ruffled some feathers. The General received 2% of the votes. Personally, Marco Pollo feels a bit slept on in all of this. Conferences. The university chose "The General" to recognize Thomas Sumter, a general in the South Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War, whose nickname, "Fighting Gamecock," inspired the name for South Carolina's athletic teams. Coop is the closest competitor with 258 votes, or eight percent. The agreement with the former owners on the Sir Big Spur name has expired and the University has decided to select a new name. 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South Carolina will be retiring the Sir Big Spur alias sometime between now and kickoff of the Gamecocks Week 1 feud with Georgia State on Sept. 3. We want to keep the mascot healthy. Cock Commander, a name that originated from The Daily Gamecock after a misprint in a 2004 print issue, received 78% of the votes. Why the name change? https://t.co/H0DcEbyBjv, Highly Clutch (@HighlyClutch) August 24, 2022. "We know Gamecock fans are passionate about our traditions and seeing the live mascot at games and other athletics events is something they look forward to," South Carolina deputy athletics director Eric Nichols said in a statement. That's our job now.". I'm not sure why "Sir Big Spur" was not good enough, but I guarantee you that whatever they come up with will be even worse. The only issue was the rooster's comb, the fleshy crest above his head. Copyright @2022 SECRant.com. What suggestions do you have for a new name? The General will make its first appearance of the 2022 football season during South Carolina's home opener against Georgia State on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Gamecocks lose tight end Jaheim Bell to transfer portal, Gamecock football to face Notre Dame in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, Gamecock defensive back Cam Smith declares for NFL Draft. South Carolina is renaming its live rooster mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur before the Gamecocks open the season September 3. We want to keep the mascot healthy. COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - University of South Carolina Athletics announced the new name for their live gamecock mascot. In the leadC*** Commander is this NSFW stuff or what? The Gamecocks mascot's new owners, USC alumni Beth and Van Clark, decided to change the look and the name of the Gamecocks' mascot 'Sir Big Spur' after And epic offseason preparation methods havent seemed to slow that momentum. Irrelevant", LOL!!! We support responsible gambling. It appears South Carolina fans have proven that in a vote to rename the Gamecocks live mascot. (The universitys legal team) advised against using an old name Big Spur, which was suggested by many fans, due to its close relationship to Sir Big Spur, which is not owned by the University, USC marketing director Eric Nichols said via, The State. ", Reid names top five SEC games to scout this fall (3:03), Ruffling some feathers: South Carolina's live rooster has a new name, Way-too-early Heisman contenders for the 2023 college football season, USC quarterback Williams wins Heisman Trophy, Army 'never stopped fighting,' stuns Navy in 2OT, Stanford tabs Sacramento State's Taylor as coach, Coach Prime lands 1st ESPN 300 recruit for Buffs, UIW tops Sac. Advertisement. The Twitter account for the rooster recently changed its name to remove mention of Sir Big Spur. 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According to The State, the name is being changed because of a disagreement between the new and old owners of the mascot. lol. So, when all is said and done, South Carolina's live mascot will be named for that same man. The first unofficial use of the nickname. The OP makes the quantum leap that if a building has been considered for a name change, then the team mascot may fall under the same guidelines, and then suggests that option should be either all or nothing. Philly sports fan that covers anything and everything. And yeah, we really missed insane The mascot first appeared in 1999 at a South Carolina baseball game, and has attended football games since 2006. The General is set for his first appearance of the 2022-23 athletic season at the South Carolina football season opener against Georgia State on Sat., Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Lets hear it, Gamecock fans. DJ's 1st and last throw was a microcosm of his Clem career. COLUMBIA It has been a chaotic week for South Carolina's live mascot, to say the least. A historical precedent for the name comes from. ", Taylor Twellman, Treavor Scales and Ashley Brewer host a highlight-driven recap of the previous night's action through the lens of opinion, debate, and the internet. When we realized that we would have to change his name to keep that tradition alive, it seemed fitting to go back to where Gamecocks got started.. It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. This story was just written unbiased and accurate, my vote is "Egg" to match their trophy case..***, My personal favorite: "Mrs. Help us keep doing that by turning off your ad blocker or joining our ad-free membership level. The former owners of the previous mascots, who own the rights to the "Sir Big Spur" name, are saying that a rooster with an intact comb can't use that name. The name is perfect for the live mascot of University of South Carolina Gamecocks. 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"We know Gamecock fans are passionate about our traditions and seeing the live mascot at games and other athletics events is something they look forward to," South Carolina deputy athletics director Eric Nichols said in a statement. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest updates on SEC Football and Recruiting. South Carolina's mascot will have a new name. The large fowl formerly known as Sir Big Spur is getting a name change, according to reporter Jeremiah Holloway. St. in record-breaking FCS thriller, Celebrated Michigan fan dies after cancer battle, The 'Heistman,' a split national title and 1997's dueling, enduring conspiracies, 'He's been Superman out there': Caleb Williams' season was full of Heisman moments, Who's won the Heisman Trophy? Cock Commander, unsurprisingly, is off to a commanding lead in the poll. One thing, however, is holding South Carolina back: the name of their live Gamecock mascot. 1-rated 3B commits to Clemson baseball, TNET: South Carolina renaming 'Sir Big Spur' rooster mascot, Re: TNET: South Carolina renaming 'Sir Big Spur' rooster mascot, Why is this under "Clemson Sports Updates" on the. Big Ten ACC Pac-12. According to a report from The (Charleston) Post & Courier, the original owners trimmed the roosters comb the red, fleshy area on its head to make the bird look more like a fighting Gamecock. South Carolina has revealed its new name for the university's live athletics mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur. The State conducted a poll on Aug. 25 asking its readers what the rooster's new name should be. South Carolina Must Change Its Mascots Name. The university chose "The General" to recognize Thomas Sumter, a general in the South Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War, whose nickname, "Fighting Gamecock," inspired the name for South Carolina's athletic teams. Kudos to the home site dramatizing a hard fought Clemson football succeeding outside of football as well, Since we are awarding mulligans, I vote for the second half of the, Great halftime show at the Valley? The South Carolina athletic South Carolina mascot name change. Gamecock.. The rooster will now be referred to as The General, the athletics department has announced. The Gamecocks mascot's new owners, USC alumni Beth and Van Clark, decided to change the look and the name of the Gamecocks' mascot 'Sir Big Spur' after noticing some health concerns with the bird. Several publications and Gamecock fans across social media have been brainstorming ideas for the live rooster mascot's new name. The Post and Courier first reported the live mascot, formerly called Sir Big Spur, would receive a name change after a disagreement between the rooster's owners. The former owners and new owners of the mascot have disagreed over whether the animal's "comb" on its head should be trimmed or not. Sark is LOVING Quinn Ewers. To follow up to our discussion yesterday, DJ Uiagalelei releases statement after entering transfer portal, Former Clemson LB releases statement after entering portal, Twitter reacts to DJ Uiagalelei entering transfer portal. Cock Sucker sums them up best. Snelling and Albertelli retained the rights to the "Sir Big Spur" nickname after their contract with the university expired Aug. 1. No doubt they choose C o c k Commander. WebSouth Carolina has announced a new name for its live mascot, Sir Big Spur, following a dispute between the mascots new owners, USC alumni Beth and Van Clark, and the birds Our reporters are on the job, but the poll either expired or The State removed it because one name took an overwhelming lead. TheState.com released a poll of different suggestions for names for their mascot which included General, Cock Commander, Captain Cluck, Cluck Norris, Mr. WebSouth Carolina announces yet another name change to live Gamecock mascot Adam Spencer | 3 months ago South Carolina has experienced quite the offseason with its live gamecock The State conducted a poll on Aug. 25 asking its readers what the rooster's new name should be. 2 min read. Potato Head. Stream now on ESPN+, Van Clark defended his care of the rooster, telling the newspaper: "When the combs are off, they can't handle heat as well. Some drastic changes are coming to the University of South Carolina. ***, I think Sir Big C##k or McNugget work equally well, This sure sounds like something from The Onion*****, Re: Sorry "Richard Chicken" for the mods***, I literally have not laughed this hard in decades. Earlier this week, it appeared as though South Carolina settled on a new name for its mascot, formerly known as Sir Big Spur. South Carolina's live rooster mascot will now keep the name Sir Big Spur. Here's why. COLUMBIA It has been a chaotic week for South Carolina's live mascot, to say the least. The South Carolina athletic department announced Thursday that the rooster will keep the name Sir Big Spur just days after announcing that it would be renamed The General. South Carolina's live mascot was previously named after Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter, whose "Fighting Gamecock" moniker inspired the nickname for the school's athletic teams. 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South Carolina's live mascot was previously named after Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter, whose "Fighting Gamecock" moniker inspired the nickname for the "If they're truly going to fight, they take off the combs because that's one more part that can bleed," Albertelli told The [Charleston] Post and Courier. "If they're truly going to fight, they take off the combs because that's one more part that can bleed," Albertelli told The [Charleston] Post and Courier. Thats not what your mom said about my cock last night. The new name of the mascot pays homage to Thomas Sumter, a Revolutionary War general whose nickname inspired the Gamecock moniker used by USC. What should the new name be? A majority of fans in a poll have voted for the name Cock The options, of course, are absolutely hilarious. The Clarks have opted to keep the comb intact, citing the health benefits to the bird.. One thing, however, is holding South Carolina back: the name of their live Gamecock mascot. 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