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 ...

South Carolina's live mascot was previously named after Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter, whose "Fighting Gamecock" moniker inspired the nickname for the school's athletic teams.

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 ...

On top of the rooster’s head is a red comb. The Albertellis would clip this comb to make the animal look more like a “Fighting Gamecock” — the animal that the team is named after.

Sumter’s nickname was “Fighting Gamecock,” where USC gets its nickname. ... The General’s current owners are Beth and Van Clark, who began taking care of the roosters in 2020.

Sumter’s nickname was “Fighting Gamecock,” where USC gets its nickname. ... The General’s current owners are Beth and Van Clark, who began taking care of the roosters in 2020.

South Carolina Gamecocks football: ... It's football season in Columbia — the fighting rooster will take its spot in the corner of the end zone and watch Saturday night's game like the rest of us.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — “Cocky” will now be joined by “The General” at South Carolina football games this fall. The school announced Monday that its live, crowing rooster mascot will have ...

The USC Gamecocks have a new name for the rooster mascot, choosing The General to replace Sir Big Spur ahead of the 2022 season opener.