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.

USC’s teams are named the Gamecocks after Thomas Sumter, a Revolutionary War general whose fierce fighting tactics earned him the nickname, “Carolina Gamecock” after roosters that were ...

South Carolina's live rooster mascot officially has a new name after disputes with the previous owners — and no, it isn't Cock Commander.

Three men are facing charges related to animal fighting after state police discovered a half-dozen roosters in their truck, which was stalled on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County.

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.

South Carolina has revealed its new name for the university's live athletics mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur. The rooster will be called "The General" after Revolutionary War General Thomas ...

South Carolina’s gamecock is getting a new name. The University of South Carolina’s nickname is the Gamecocks. They have a live rooster mascot at games that has been known as “Sir Big Spur ...

That means Old English Black Breasted Red Gamecocks with clipped combs. As part of the contract, USC purchased a drawing of Sir Big Spur from Stephen Malkoff, an artist from Alabama.

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.

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.