Cocky (mascot) - Wikipedia
WEBCocky is the costumed mascot of the University of South Carolina athletics teams. He represents a cartoon version of a gamecock (a fighting rooster). Cocky has won several mascot national championships. [1] In 2019, for the 150th anniversary of college football, Sports Illustrated selected him as one of the greatest mascots in college football ...
Gamecock mascot goes viral after revealing identity in graduation ...
WEBMay 9, 2023 · In a video shared on social media, the University showed the former “Cocky” mascot wearing the recognizable shoes from the costume while celebrating.
South Carolina Gamecocks | Traditions
WEBCocky became the University of South Carolina’s official mascot after this appearance and has maintained this role ever since. Cocky soon won the hearts of Gamecock fans and is one of the most recognizable figures in college athletics.
History and Biography of Cocky - University of South Carolina …
WEBAug 27, 2003 · The University of South Carolina’s official mascot is “Cocky.” The garnet and black plumed gamecock captured National Championship titles as the No. 1 mascot in 1986 and 1994. Cocky first took action at USC events in 1980 when he came in to take over his father (Big Spur’s) place.
South Carolina's graduation mascot reveal tradition goes viral
WEBMay 11, 2023 · The University of South Carolina’s tradition of the student who plays school mascot “Cocky” revealing their secret identity during their graduation ceremony has suddenly found national eyeballs this week.
South Carolina Gamecocks Mascot History - College Football …
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Beginning at homecoming in 1980, the university debuted “Cocky,” a costumed Gamecock, as the official mascot at sporting events and university events. In 1999, “Sir Big Spur” debuted as a live Gamecock mascot at baseball games at the old Sarge Fry Stadium.
South Carolina Gamecocks live mascot has a new name
WEBAug 29, 2022 · COLUMBIA — South Carolina's live rooster mascot officially has a new name — and no, it isn't Cock Commander. Formerly known as Sir Big Spur, the live mascot will be called The General according...
Why is South Carolina called the Gamecocks? History behind the …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · South Carolina has a live mascot named Sir Big Spur, with the latest iteration named Sir Big Spur VII. The original mascot, an Old English Black Breasted Red Fighting Gamecock of the same...
The Ballad of Sir Big Spur -- South Carolina's strange-but-true
WEBSep 16, 2022 · Over the course of four fowl weeks, the Gamecocks' live mascot, a regal red-winged, black-breasted Old English rooster, went from Sir Big Spur to Cock Commander (sort of) to a bunch of other...
The inside story of the viral Gamecock name: ‘This may get back …
WEBAug 26, 2022 · Photographer Charlie Davenport had already captured the perfect photo of Cocky, South Carolina’s mascot. There he was, with his hands outstretched while a fake tiger burned in a roaring fire...
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