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Tigers vs. Gamecocks: A Rivalry Week history
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The Tigers hold a 72-42-4 lead in the series. | Photo credit WLTX19
On Saturday the annual Clemson-Carolina game, AKA the Palmetto Bowl, returns to Memorial Stadium — marking the 113th matchup between the two schools. Until 2020, when the rivalry game was canceled due to COVID-19, the matchup was the second longest continuous rivalry in all of college football.

What makes it such a competitive affair with the Tigers holding a funeral for USC’s mascot Cocky and Carolina hosting an annual Tiger burn? Let’s look back at some of the rivalry shenanigans.

1896 — The first meeting between the Tigers and the Gamecocks was on Thursday, Nov. 12 in Columbia, played on what was known as “Big Thursday” during the State Fair. Carolina won the game 12-6 and a new tradition was born.

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USC’s football team of 1896. | Garnet And Black, 1963; USC/South Caroliniana Library


1902 — Clemson’s only loss of the season came at the hands of the Gamecocks, who won 12-6. The game involved three days of fist fights between the two fan bases after South Carolina fans carried a poster showing a tiger with a gamecock standing on top of it.

The aftermath resulted in the stoppage of the rivalry until 1909.

1961 — “The Prank” might be the most infamous moment in the history of the rivalry. Minutes before the Clemson football team was set to start pregame warmups, members of the Sigma Nu fraternity at USC dressed in makeshift Clemson uniforms, took to the field kicking the ball backwards + intentionally dropping passes. Clemson’s band played their fight song “Tiger Rag” before they realized they’d been duped. Another near-riot ensued, before Carolina eventually won the game 21-14.

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The Tigers had their first 11-0 season in 1981. | Photo via Clemson University


1981 — In 1981, Clemson defeated Carolina 29–13 en route to the National Championship.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23
  • Sushi Rollin’ 101 | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct., Greenville | $59.99 | Join GringoNinja to learn the traditions and techniques of sushi rolling.
  • World Piece Wednesday Night Trivia! | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | World Piece Pizza, 109 W. Stone Ave., Greenville | Free | Train your brains, fill your bellies, and win prizes at this themed trivia.
  • Thanksgiving Cleanse Sale | Wed., Nov. 23 - Mon., Nov. 28 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Southern Pressed Juicery, 2 West Washington St., Greenville | $45.00 | Reset from the holiday with a 1-Day Signature Detox Cleanse for only $45 (regularly $55) — order via phone or in-person by Wednesday, Nov. 23 and pick up Thursday, Nov. 24-Monday, Nov. 28.*
Thursday, Nov. 24
  • TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | E. McBee St. and Brown St., Greenville | $20-$35 | Participate in the largest race in downtown Greenville to support TreesUpstate.
  • Thanksgiving Buffet | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Roost, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | $16-$42 | Indulge in Roost’s Thanksgiving buffet, whether you’re in the mood for breakfast or traditional turkey with gravy and all the sides.
Friday, Nov. 25
  • 2022 World Cup Watch Party | Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Triumph Stadium, 900 Woodside Ave., Greenville | Free | Be there for all the action and watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Triumph.
  • VICARIO Cocoa Inferno arrives | Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 24 | 12-5 p.m. | VICARIO Tasting Room, Micro-Distillery, and Farm, 800 Old Jones Rd., Greer | $15 | Visit the VICARIO Farm and Distillery and experience our award winning liqueurs and gin (by appointment only Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; closed Thanksgiving Day).*
  • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 2 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $25 | Experience the magic of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” with this Broadway adaptation of the classical musical, which features new characters, surprising twists, and reimagined costumes and sets.*
Saturday, Nov. 26
  • Small Business Saturday Sales Event | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Antique Junction Upstate, 18 Piedmont Hwy., Piedmont | Free | Peruse the many booths of Antique Junction featuring discounted goods + free cookies while supplies last.
Sunday, Nov. 27
  • Holiday Mini Mug Holder Cookie Decorating | Sunday, Nov. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $60 | Learn the basics of cookie decorating including how to perfect royal icing, outline and flood the cookie, and bake and cut your own sugar cookies.

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  • Bon Secours Express Care (75 E. McBee Ave.) will close at the end of this month. The urgent care location is the smallest of nine across Greenville County. Bon Secours says the closure is part of its plan to “focus on being more efficient and effective.” 🏥 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
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  • AAA expects air travel over the holiday weekend to be up ~8% over 2021 with 4.5 million Americans flying to their Thanksgiving destinations. Navigate Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport like a frequent flier with the help of our GSP guide. ✈️
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  • The Unity Park basketball courts are closed today for construction. If you’re looking to shoot some hoops on Turkey Day, they’ll be back open Thursday, Nov. 24. 🏀
  • Here’s some wheelie good news. If your bike needs repairs while on the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, Bike Walk Greenville donated a pump and bike repair tools to the City of Travelers Rest at the Trailblazer Park entrance. 🚲
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  • Former Mauldin Mayor and local businessman L.S. Green has died at the age of 102. During his 12-year tenure as mayor from 1991 to 2003, Mauldin’s Sunset Park and City Hall were built. Mayor Green also owned L.S. Green Plumbing Service in Mauldin. (Greenville Journal)
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Road trip: Go “sea” the holiday magic at the South Carolina Aquarium

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Ralph is feeling the holiday spirit — are you? | Photo provided by the South Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium is the place to be for the holidays. Guests can visit Santa, immerse themselves in waves of color from tens of thousands of lights, and enjoy the transformation as they journey through Aquarium Aglow.

It’s well-worth a day trip to Charleston to watch the animals snack on festive “fish pops” and frolic in their holiday-themed environment, and let the kids participate in a special scavenger hunt to win prizes. Bonus: Get up close and personal with the animals (accompanied by an educator, of course).

For truly immersive holiday fun, feed the “RAYndeer” by hand. Santa’s favorite cownose rays await their treats in The Shallows from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Feeding vouchers ($5) are available at Admissions and the Information desk.

Trying to decide when to make the trip? Santa will be coming to (Charles)town Dec. 4, 11, and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Look for the special red mailbox for kids to drop their letters to the North Pole, and don’t forget the keepsake photo.

Pro tip: Reserve your tickets early to join in the fun — and consider giving yourself an early gift of membership. Aquarium members enjoy special privileges like discounts, unlimited visits, and the ability to skip the line with a reservation. Merry Fish-mas, Greenville.*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: Happy rivalry week to all who celebrate. We’ve made a bet with our Midlands friends, COLAtoday — one that’s all in good fun. If the Tigers win, COLAtoday has to show their Clemson spirit in Columbia. If the Gamecocks win, we’ll be supporting USC here in Greenville. We’re not telling you to (kindly) go talk some Palmetto Bowl smack in the comments on this post, but we’re also not going to stop you.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our local Etsy gift guide.
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