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Carolina Clemson rivalry week + UofSC presidential video message

November 25, 2021

 

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Carolina-Clemson shenanigans

On Saturday the annual Carolina-Clemson game, AKA the Palmetto Bowl, returns to Williams-Brice stadium marking the 112 matchup between the two schools. Until last year, when the rivalry game was cancelled due to COVID-19, the matchup was the second longest continuous rivalry in all of college football. 

 

If you’re not from around here, you might not understand what makes this rivalry such a competitive affair. You might wonder, why does Carolina host an annual Tiger burn? Or why did Clemson hold a mock funeral for Cocky for so many years? 

 

Let’s look back at some of the rivalry shenanigans. 

Williams-Brice Stadium | Photo by @premierdroneography

🏈 1902  — Clemson’s only loss of the season came at the hands of the Gamecocks, who won 12-6. The game, which was then played on Big Thursday during the State Fair, involved three days of fist fights between the two fan bases after South Carolina fans carried a poster showing a tiger with a gamecock standing on top of it.

 

The aftermath resulted in the stoppage of the rivalry until 1909. 

 

🏈 1946 — A near riot ensued when fans from both sides were denied entrance to the game due to the distribution of counterfeit tickets, among other acts. It took U.S. Secretary of State — then James F. Byrnes — and then-Governor-elect, Strom Thurmond, to subdue the crowd. The Gamecocks eventually won the matchup 26-14. 

 

🏈 1961 — “The Prank” might be the most infamous moment in the history of the rivalry. Minutes before the Clemson football team was set to start pregame warmups, members of the Sigma Nu fraternity at UofSC dressed in makeshift Clemson uniforms, took to the field kicking the ball backwards + intentionally dropping passes. Clemson’s band played their fight song “Tiger Rag” before they realized they’d been duped. Another near riot ensued, before Carolina eventually won the game 21-14. 

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EVENTS

Today

  • Turkey Day 5K Run & Walk | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 8 a.m. | Colonial Life Arena | $30+ | Proceeds will benefit the Boys + Girls Club of the Midlands. 
  • Whigsgiving | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 4 p.m. | The Whig | Price of purchase | Enjoy a full kitchen + bar. 
  • Thanksgiving Day Special | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. | The Main Course | $25 | Ticket price includes a full buffet, two carving tables + a dessert table. 
  • Thanksgiving Day Special | Thurs., Nov. 25 | 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | The GRAND | Price of purchase | Enjoy a special Thanksgiving day menu and a free hour of bowling. 

Friday 

  • Black Friday Flea | Fri., Nov. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | Free | Enjoy a special holiday edition of NoMa’s weekly shopping event. 
  • Bourbon and Blues — An Evening with Will Freed | Fri., Nov. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | The Joint at 1710 Main | $50+ | Enjoy a four course food + bourbon pairing, along with live music. 🥃
  • Coors Light Pep Rally at Market on Main | Fri., Nov. 26 | 4-8 p.m. | 1320 Main St. | Free | Enjoy Coors Light specials, chances to win Gamecock raffle prizes (think: autographed merch + game tickets), interactive games, and live music every Friday before UofSC home games. Ⓟ

Saturday

  • SC Excellence Gala | Sat., Nov. 27 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | UofSC Alumni Center, 900 Senate St. | $50 | Enjoy dinner, cocktails + live music. 
  • Crashbox | Sat., Nov. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works | Free

Sunday

  • Holiday Market | Sun., Nov. 28 | 11 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. | The Well Co. | Free | Shop small businesses for your holiday gift needs. 🎁
  • Car Cruise In + Toy Drive | Sun., Nov. 28 | 12-4 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing | Free | Bring your American classic car + a new, unwrapped toy for the Salvation Army. 🚗

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

  • 66º | partly cloudy | 2% chance of rain

Holiday

  • Happy turkey day. Today is Thanksgiving, a day of thanks celebrated since 1621 and made a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. Thanks, Abe. While the turkey cooks in the oven, we want to take a moment to say we are thankful for all of our readers, subscribers, + followers. You are the reason we are purposeful. 🦃

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  • Interim UofSC president, Harris Pastides, shared a video message highlighting key initiatives and important updates impacting the university’s future. The video focuses on the search for a new president, capital projects updates + improvements to athletic facilities. 🐔

Traffic

  • Holiday traffic is expected to be near pre pandemic levels this Thanksgiving travel period, so plan accordingly. Luckily, the South Carolina Department of Transportation is suspending lane closures to accommodate for increased holiday traffic. 🚗  (WIS)

Shop

  • Midlands Clay Arts Society is hosting its annual holiday sale Dec. 1-4 at Stormwater Studios. Handcrafted items by local artists include everything from handcrafted jewelry to classic ceramic art. Take a sneak peek here.  👀

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