+329 I can't help but wonder what the University of South Carolina was thinking when they named their mascot the "gamecocks", amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Thomas Sumter was a Revolutionary War general who fought in South Carolina. He was called "the gamecock" for his ability to fight. The more you know. -star rainbow

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah I've heard stories about where the name came from but they had to realize that wouldn't be very intimidating..lol

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Well it does have a different connotation now.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I love my college :) Cocky is the most fantastic mascot ever, as well as Sir Spurr.

by Anonymous 13 years ago