WIKISMACK: GAMECOCK EDITION
We close the day by reminding you that if it’s written in Wikipedia, it must be true. As of 4:37 p.m., the Wikipedia entry for Williams-Brice Stadium, the home of the South Carolina Gamecocks, includes these two examples of ABSOLUTE INCONTROVERTIBLE SCIENTIFIC TRUTH as vetted by the rigorous standards of Wikipedia. Go.
One:
Carolina football teams consistently attract standing-room-only crowds to Williams-Brice Stadium, at least until halftime when the South Carolina faithful usually leave after watching the Gamecocks get trounced during the first thirty minutes of the game.
And, two:
It has been nicknamed “The Cockpit” by Gamecock fans and local media and “Death Valley South” by Clemson since the Tigers own the place, although both nicknames are unofficial. Steve Spurrier has suggested “The Barnyard” due to the stadium’s proximity to the State Farmers Market or “My Career’s Garveyard” due to his futility there.
And we wonder why our professors never accepted Wikipedia as a source. Stalin did have a fondness for butternut doughnuts, and invaded Poland just to get at their supply! Cher did record an album with DMX!
The substance mendelevium (corrected) is also great on salads! It’s in Wikipedia and that means it’s true!
Massive HT: ‘Fesser.












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Coop,
I agree that it was aggressive step that needed to be taken in order to bring the rivalry to another level. Suprisingly, I think a Gamecock shot a Tiger for not paying a $20 bet in 2006. I’m fairly sure the Tiger was so shocked by Clemson’s loss that he refused to believe it happened.
Comment by Mike — February 21, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
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#22, damnit, why didn’t I think of that?
Comment by NewAZTiger — February 21, 2008 @ 12:26 pm
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@ 33 - It also listed one of the traditions as, “losing to Clemson.” We are a creative, albeit effective, bunch, aren’t we?
@31 - I was so proud to hear that somebody finally shot someone over the Clemson/South Carolina game. Auburn/Alabama, we are coming for you!
However, I hope that we never get to the point of OU/Texas. It is one thing to kill a man, it is a different matter, altogether, to rip open another man’s ball sack.
Comment by Coop — February 21, 2008 @ 10:27 am
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Loved this entry under “traditions” . . .
Fans joining in on many cheers and chants, including the popular “GAME” (shouted by the west side of the stadium) and then “COCKS” (shouted by the east side).
Wow! Fans joining in on cheers and chants? What an awesome tradition! I bet South Carolina fans feel real special that they’re the only ones who do that.
Comment by Doug — February 21, 2008 @ 10:11 am
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So is Wikipedia a good source for tips on salary negotiations?
Comment by ChemE93 — February 21, 2008 @ 10:05 am
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For competitve games againts the dawgs in ‘02 was vs. USC. Clemsux may have lost by 3 fewer points but we fumbled TWICE inside our their 5 and David Pollock had some insanely ridiculous play in the EZ where strip/intercepted the ball of our soon to be Saftey quaterback. Rained like crazy in that game too. The only section in the stadium that was still full was the student section b/c we were un-willing to loose our seats.
Comment by Gamecoqs_52 — February 21, 2008 @ 9:57 am
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Coop, winning and losing doesn’t a rivalry make. It would obviously be a better, more nationally recognized rivalry if it was not so one-sided. However, you are a liar if you would say that game isn’t the biggest rivalry game on Clemson’s schedule every year. People get shot over that game for God’s sake.
Comment by Mike — February 21, 2008 @ 9:48 am