USC Annual Tiger Burn

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., — ” it’s an annual tradition. they’re our biggest rivals” ” it’s the comradery being able to come together as a school and share our hatred for Clemson.” ” i just love seeing that tiger hit the ground once it’s finally done burning and when it’s head falls off, that’s the best part.” Crowds who packed the usc couldn’t have agreed more…many of them jumping, dancing and of course chanting….. ” Go Gamecocks!!! Full of excitement. hundreds of students and Alumn eager for Saturday’s match up against longtime rival the Clemson tigers watched this year’s 30 foot tall – 30 inch wide paper mache Clemson tiger reduced to nothing more than ruins. Saturdays match up against the Clemson Tigers is going to be one most of these students say they’ll be keeping a close eye on. the away game in addition to what some say has been a lack luster season has them on edge but not in doubt. and students like Christopher Young who was dipped in garnet and black from head to toe says he’s rooting for his team and can smell a victory…even under all of the face paint. ” The year we’ve had hasn’t been the year we’ve expected….they’ve had a little bit of a struggle but you know what they say, diamonds are made out of pressure.” No question about it the pressure will be on. so far this season the Gamecocks are 6 and 5 to Clemson’s record of 8 and 3. but to USC’s advantage they’ve been able to beat Clemson the last 5 years in a row. Call it superstition, call it a luck of the draw, or maybe even an omen – but these students say the annual burn makes the face off official. ” to USC fans always stay cocky and Clemson fanswe’re coming for you.”