Yesterday was the 104th meeting of these hated rivals. A series that was halted after 1902 because Clemson students, upset after a 12 – 6 loss, decided to march onto Carolina’s campus armed with swords and bayonets. They quickly changed their minds when met at the entrance by Carolina students, bearing guns and rifles. A rivalry that has seen the 1961 Sigma Nu prank. And also, a rivalry that doesn’t get the national attention that it deserves.
Once again, it was that time of year. At noon, basically the entire Palmetto state shut down for a few hours as every native South Carolinian picks a side. Lou Holtz, master of annunciation, talks about the game on ESPN and calls Clemson “Clemmons.” Gamecock fans everywhere chuckle. Then, ESPN switches over from Gameday to the world’s largest pumpkin patch Death Valley. After a few hours and many crazy twists, South Carolina somehow manages to come through with a win. Later that evening, 3,000+ fans show up at Williams Brice Stadium to welcome home the victors. This is a long overdue scene.
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