Sumters nickname was Fighting Gamecock, where USC gets its nickname. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. The Gamecocks are reacquiring Sir Big Spur as the name after frustration from the new nickname: The General. Broad Street reopens in Sumter after early morning fire closed it for hours, Columbia man dies after being hit by car on Lexington County road, Gamecock guards spend Saturday hosting a fall basketball camp, Famed former Gamecock Jadeveon Clowney speaks ahead of having jersey retired, Non-conference schedule for Gamecock women's basketball unveiled. Department officials said the name change followed a dispute about the care of the rooster between the new owners and the previous ones who have since withheld the bird's original name "Sir Big Spur." Sir Big Spur returns USCs rooster mascot wont get a new name after all Really!! I can buy my own rooster as a pet. Call it SBS, We could have nailed this and made it so much cooler. What should it be? USCs live rooster will now go by The General moving forward, the university announced Monday. Details of that agreement are not currently known. Hoping it's not something that was listed in the State article. For more information on our listings, advertising, coupons, and mailers, please contact us today! Check them out, Murdaughs alleged motive, blood spatter emerge as key disputed issues in upcoming SC trial, How Frank Martin, USC basketball transfers are faring away from Columbia, Mom gives sons early Christmas gift a cut of jackpot SC lottery win. The universitys athletics department announced on Monday afternoon that the mascot will now be known as The General in honor of Revolutionary War General Thomas Sumter who, according to the department, was also known by the nickname Fighting Gamecock.. CFB world goes wild over "Cock Commander" name suggestion, Cock CommanderI Mean Sir Big Spur Retains Original Name, A Couple of Notes on 2023 WR Daidren Zipperer and WR Recruiting In General. Copyright 2022 WHNS. Sir Big Spur will be on the sidelines Saturday night as the Gamecocks football team hosts Georgia State in Williams-Brice Stadium. This makes me want to just take the job of owning a live mascot over. Except for women's basketball mediocre sports. August 25, 2022 Gray. After discussions between its old and new owners, South Carolina's mascot will go back to his old name, "Sir Big Spur." Did a middle schooler come up with those names? You are using an out of date browser. "The General" was the result of a collaboration between the new owners, internal staff, and fan suggestions as well as university legal advice that they keep no part of the original name. Just my personal opinion. While the beloved mascot will remain on the sideline at every Gamecocks home game, the bird will now do so under a new name. Snelling and Albertelli always cut the comb to make the animal look more fierce, but the Clarks have elected not to do so, citing health reasons. It may not display this or other websites correctly. COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - After the University of South Carolina announced a new name for its live mascot, the athletics department said Thursday they are returning to calling the rooster Sir Big Spur.. Sir Big Spur is getting a new name. The new name comes just in time for football season. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) Just kidding the University of South Carolina has again changed the name of its live mascot back to its original name. TommyShelby said (original post) Little Jerry? Jeremiah Holloway covers South Carolina womens basketball and football for The State. It was always preferred that we would stay with the Sir Big Spur name, said Deputy Athletics Director Eric Nichols. Department officials said the name change followed a dispute about the care of the rooster between the new owners and the previous ones who have since withheld the birds original name Sir Big Spur.. There are some great discussions going on about this. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Cockyincola2 said (original post) Spur. I appreciate the passion that the owners, Mary Snelling and Ron Albertelli, and the new handlers Beth and Van Clark, have for the Gamecocks and the live mascot.. The mascot will also have a new perch at games to accompany the new name. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo. View Profile View Forum Posts Senior Member Join Date Mar 2005 Location Johnston Posts 21,152. All rights reserved. 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 . For a while on a poll from TheState.com, the leading new name idea was Cock Commander.. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Or even better. Insteadthe general? The General was the result of a collaboration between the new owners, internal staff, and fan suggestions as well as university legal advice that they keep no part of the original name. COLUMBIA, S.C. The live mascot representing the University of South Carolina Gamecocks has a new name - and rank. This story was originally published August 29, 2022 2:04 PM. Additionally, the way the bird looks has come into question as well. The new name is meant to pay UofSC did not own the rights to the name. Name it Cock Commander, make him a YouTube channel and come out with my own website with merch. It feels like, for once and for all, South Carolinas live mascot saga is over. Coming full circle, it was this nickname that university athletics said inspired the original "Gamecocks" moniker. USCs live rooster will now go by The General moving forward, the university announced Monday. Game Week Special: Get one year of Gamecock Central for $10 or one month for $1! The award was handed out at halftime of Saturdays Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl in Myrtle Beach. Agreed, but unfortunately they don't want to come close to SBS with trademarking legal issues. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Sir Big Spur. The brand new vertical, a partnership between the athletics department andSport & Story. call it Colonel - or Colonel Spur. The Athletics Department and the Clarks are creating a C for The General to sit, somewhat replicating the South Carolina Block C logo.. The mascot will also have a new perch at games to accompany the new name. Because Snelling and Albertelli held rights to the Sir Big Spur name, a new name needed to be chosen. Captain Cluck? Do what Kentucky Fried Chicken did when they changed names. Cock Commander? But after feedback the athletic department received about the new name, there was more dialogue between old owners Mary Snelling and Ron Albertelli, and new owners Beth "The General" will also have a new perch at games to accompany the new name. Examples of the content the platform offers: Gamecock Docs such as George Rogers, South Carolina Legend, Film Room features with football assistant coaches Clayton White, Torrian Gray, Greg Adkins, and Jody Wright, and all past episodes of the popular Welcome Home television series. South Carolinas live mascot has a new name. Originally Posted by Mars Bluff. Current Gamecock Club members get complimentary access to the streaming subscription. 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.. With that in mind, I'd go with Sarge (since he first appeared at Sarge Fry) or Willy B. Thread: Sir Big Spur is getting a new name. I agree with them, cut the crown. New name for Sir Big Spur? Holloway joined The State in August 2022. However, the athletics Thread Tools. Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images. One screamed, South Carolina tight end stepping away from football, South Carolina TE Austin Stogner heading back to Oklahoma, A look at ups and downs of South Carolinas offensive coordinators the last 40 years, Dan Mullen weighs in on South Carolinas search for new offensive coordinator, One-time transfer for Gamecocks is back in portal. Sir Big Spur is owned by a couple named Beth and Van Clark, who took over from Mary Snelling and Rob Albertelli in 2019. . To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. You may have to register before you can post: click the register Take advantage of this limited time offer! It was always preferred that The new name is meant to pay homage to Thomas Sumter, who was a general from South Carolina in the Revolutionary War. A new alias for the mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur will be announced sometime between now and The two families and the administration reconnected and found a solution in the best interest of the University, while respecting the wishes of both families. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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We have degraded it to a rooster not a fighting gamecock. It was always preferred that we would stay with the Sir Big Spur name, said Deputy Athletics Director Eric Nichols. The ESPN announcers will go crazy! Following feedback the Athletics Department received, there was more dialogue made with the owners of the Gamecock live mascot, who had rights to the name. It was always preferred that we would stay with the Sir Big Spur name, What is called the comb over, there is a red crest on top of the birds head and under its beak. The renaming of the Gamecock live mascot has been a topic of conversation for the past few weeks. Traditionally known as Sir Big Spur, the trademark contract for the name expired on Aug. 1 and there seems to be no pressure to bring it back. Click here to subscribe to the Gamecock Central YouTube page for FREE! The University doesnt own the rights to Big Spur, which was the costumed mascot's name pre-1980 before the creation of Cocky. The school is helping to steer the Sir Big Spur is getting a new name. The only name worthy is Rooster, This post was edited by Ace81 4 months ago. 2022 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. jhb1 said (original post) Cock Commander was winning the poll last time I checked, This post was edited by CoastalCock 4 months ago. The USC Gamecocks have a new name for the rooster mascot, choosing The General to replace Sir Big Spur ahead of the 2022 season opener. The subscription also includes video from The Vault, which includes highlights from past South Carolina football seasons dating back to the 1980s and replays of The Joe Morrison Show. Features on Shelley Smiths womens soccer program and a look at the 1972-1973 mens basketball team are also now available. Keep it simple. The new name needs to be that of a corn-fed ruffian whose idea of a good time is a fight on a Saturday night. The Gamecocks will start their season Saturday night with Sir Big Spur on the sidelines. Cluck Norris? Personally, if they switch to Cock Commander, I'm buying every bit of merchandise I can find and giving it to my gay friends! The live rooster, affectionately known as Sir Big Spur, is being forced to change its name due to a dispute between the birds former and current owners. The universitys athletics department announced on Monday afternoon that the The bird previously went by Sir Big Spur. Name it whatever..JUST WIN FOOTBALL GAMES!! Coming full circle, it was this nickname that university athletics said inspired the original Gamecocks moniker. Posted on Aug 25th, 9:18 AM, , User Since 4 months ago, User Post Count: 141 If the criteria for the new name for rooster is based off of history, then I would Like the name of rooster to be named Carlen (Coach Jim Carlen) or Hugo (the 1989 hurricane). However, the athletics department said they received feedback about the name change that led to more conversation between the owners and they were able to reach a solution. The South Carolina Gamecocks are coming up with a new name for their live rooster mascot and people love the suggestion of "Cock Commander.". If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. To begin watching,navigate to the registration page and create an account. Looks like Sir Big Spur is going to get a new name. Before the Gamecocks kick off the 2022 South Carolinas live rooster mascot is about to debut a name change. According to a school news release, the Clarks worked with the athletics department to brainstorm a name, even reviewing social media suggestions. The University of South CarolinasGamecocks +streaming platform is now officially up and running. Lean into the country toughness of the new roosters red comb. Thomas Sumter, who was a general from South Carolina, roosters name changed due to a disagreement, The true story behind Cock Commander as USC fans discuss new name for live mascot, USC Gamecocks commitment Xzavier McLeod named SC Mr. Football for 2022, SC has 2 of the 25 best rated US restaurants in 2022, new award ranking shows. No one else eats their mascot like we do before USC games. The General will also have a new perch at games to accompany the new name. USCs live mascot debuted in 1999 at a home baseball game. COLUMBIA, S.C. After apparently lot of crowing from fans, Sir Big Spur is keeping his name. The mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur is seen during a USC baseball game this spring at Founders Park. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, he is from Greensboro, N.C. and an avid basketball fan. Call it Crispy. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The renaming of the Gamecock live mascot has been a topic of conversation for the past few weeks. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. navigate to the registration page and create an account. Midlands Business Leaders 2021, A sad day: Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion and longtime coach, dies, I want to talk: Griner opened up during her long trip home, NBA legend, coach Paul Silas dead at 79, Houston Rockets say, Coastal Carolina head basketball coach Cliff Ellis earns career win #900, The North All-Stars defeat the South 22-14 in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. Updated August 25, 2022 10:30 PM. The intent is to protect the new name, confirmed Updated: 11:43 PM EDT September 1, 2022. South Carolina has called an audible on Sir Big Spur. The live mascot, renamed The General just three days ago, will keep its traditional name. Sir Big Spur will have a new name (Jessica Gallagher - USA Today Sports) South Carolina renaming 'Sir Big Spur' rooster mascot by Tony Crumpton - Assoc. The Generals current owners are Beth and Van Clark, who began taking care of the roosters in 2020. The university's athletics department announced on Monday afternoon that the mascot will now be known as "The General" in honor of Revolutionary War General Thomas Sumter who, according to the department, was also known by the nickname "Fighting Gamecock.". Then, click the button that says Activate with my current Gamecock Club Membership. You will need to enter your membership number and the email address the Club has on file. While the beloved mascot will remain on the sideline at every Gamecocks home game, the bird will now do so under a new name. The bird previously went by Sir Big Spur. FEETDOWN. It will be a "C" similar to the South Carolina block logo. This post was edited by TommyShelby 4 months ago, Quadcock said (original post) General Sumter, This post was edited by GarnetGorilla 4 months ago. Example video title will go here for this video. Before the Gamecocks kick off the 2022 season, a new name will be announced by the University, a result of a dispute between the former and current owners of Sir Big Spur. Mary Snelling and Ron Albertelli were the original owners of the Sir Big Spur roosters. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. However, Deputy Athletics Director Eric Nichols says he is pleased to announce the 2022 football season will begin with the live ShannonL Aug 25, 2022 ShannonL Active Member Mar 13, 2004 1,284 576 113 Aug 25, 2022 #1 Looks like Sir Big Spur is going to get a new name. South Carolina has called an audible on Sir Big Spur. The live mascot, renamed The General just three days ago, will keep its traditional name. The General will appear for the first time when the Gamecocks open their season on Saturday against Georgia State. The name that has graced the University of South Carolina live mascot is (allegedly) no more. General Tsos chicken? https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-football/article264813384.html, Cock Commander was winning the poll last time I checked, Everyone just needs to calm down and think rationally. COLUMBIA, S.C. The live mascot representing the University of South Carolina Gamecocks has a new name and rank. It will be a C similar to the South Carolina block logo. I have no problem with them sticking to their guns on what a real gamecock is. We talking about a chicken ? Snelling and Albertelli served as the primary caretakers until 2020, when the Clarks took over. Sept. 01, 2022 The original owners had planned to keep the rights to the Sir Big Spur name, but have seemingly reached an agreement with the university to allow the name to be used. The Clarks rooster has had his name changed to Mascot on the Twitter and Facebook profiles created for it. Formerly called Sir Big Spur, the birds new name will be announced sometime before the Sept. 3 football season-opener. Well, when We've got an AD any other school would have fired years ago. Sir Big Spur returns: Gamecocks keeping live mascot name, Mauldin Sharks dedicate season to fallen brother, USC women's hoops inspires next generation, Greenvilles Bennett decommits from Tennessee, kelli.radcliff@foxcarolina.com - 864-213-2103. For the second time in a week, South Carolinas live mascot has a new name well, sort of. SCFlabbergaster said (original post) Just so long as "peckerhead" doesn't win. . Copyright2022. The live mascot representing the University of South Carolina Gamecocks has a new name and rank. Inept, corrupt, and political BOT and yet we're worried about our mascots name? BIG COCK! SportsTalk Sir Big Spur is getting a new name If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. KFC. They have a contract with the university. LOL! How stupid the original family wont just let them stick to the original name? We are pleased that we are starting the season with the same name as in years past.. Initially, a disagreement between the current and former owners of Sir Big Spur led to the Gamecocks renaming the mascot The General three days ago. JavaScript is disabled. 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed Team Rankings Commitments Decommitments You must log in or register to reply here. The General will have not just a new name, but a new perch as well, USC said in its news release. Department officials said the name change followed a dispute about the care of the rooster between the new owners and the previous ones who have since withheld the bird's original name "Sir Big Spur.". Col Sanders? Just so long as "peckerhead" doesn't win. They have every right to do so. Show Printable Version; 09-02-2022, 07:52 AM #81. The roosters name changed due to a disagreement with the Clarks and the original owners over the trimming of the birds comb, according to reporting by The (Charleston) Post and Courier. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Leave it so a sunshine pumper who owns 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, USC director of marketing Eric Nichols said in a statement. Department officials said the name change followed a dispute about the care of the rooster between the new owners and the previous ones who have since withheld the bird's The platform features original storytelling content above and beyond the already high-level video that fans have come to expect and enjoy including new, never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes access, exclusive interviews, archival footage showcasing iconic moments, and news and information, according to a press release distributed by South Carolina in July. Initially, a disagreement between the current and former owners of Sir Big Spur led to the Gamecocks renaming the mascot The General three days ago. Discuss South Carolina football on The Insiders Forum, our exclusive community of fans. . I appreciate the passion that the owners, Mary Snelling and Ron Albertelli, and the new handlers Beth and Van Clark, have for the Gamecocks and the live mascot. 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