The South Carolina Gamecocks in NCAA Division I represent the University of South Carolina. The choice of the gamecock as the university’s mascot can be traced back to a pivotal event in 1902.

Sir Big Spur, the South Carolina Gamecocks mascot, is in need of a new name. AP. The Albertellis see it differently. “A chicken is a chicken but a fighting gamecock is something different.

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 ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - University of South Carolina Athletics announced the new name for their live gamecock mascot. According to officials, the live mascot will now be known as “The ...

It’s gonna take time for Gamecock fans to embrace The General. The name was selected by the University of South Carolina for the live rooster mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur, a name with ...

COLUMBIA — Disagreement, defiance and a viral moment later, there's a resolution. South Carolina's live rooster mascot has been re-named "The General," USC announced on Monday. After being ...