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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Southeastern Conference (SEC)
School Colors
Garnet and black
School Mascot
Gamecocks (Cocky)
Men Playing Varsity Sports
261 - 3 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
218 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
In case you haven’t noticed from the student opinions, football is pretty much the focus of the sports calendar for USC. Students really make a big deal out of tailgating and attending the games, even if they just do it for the social aspect rather than for love of the game. While the team may not win every game, they provide the excitement that comes with national-caliber football. The football team has made it to bowl games, the baseball team is getting better (and just moved in to the brand new Carolina Stadium), and the basketball team’s future looks even more promising year after year. On the other hand, intramurals are still a fun way for students to get together and have fun, even though they may not attract 85,000 fans per game. Anyone can join an intramural team, with a myriad of sports from which to choose (there are more intramural sports teams than there are varsity sports teams). Many students create intramural teams through a club or organization, but any individual can sign up to be on a team. Students can choose from sports such as basketball, crew, rugby, soccer, tennis, flag football, and many more. Whether it’s high personal participation or great school spirit you’re looking for, USC athletics have the best of both worlds. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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BeastOfTheMidEast says: University of South Carolina 2016 Business  |
I can't say we every win.
Athletics: March 16, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Football is a huge sport on...
Football is a huge sport on campus, and baseball is large also. Many of the other sports have a good following and are great to watch. There are many opportunities for intramurals on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
Intramurals at USC seem to be...
Intramurals at USC seem to be pretty common among sororities and fraternities, church organizations, and other extracurricular clubs. Sports seem to play a large part in these particular organizations. So if you’re interested in intramurals, I recommend you join a club of some sort that would provide an organized team. |
Anonymous says: |
Varsity sports aren’t a big deal...
Varsity sports aren’t a big deal except for basketball—both the men’s and women’s teams are pretty good and attract decent crowds. IM sports are really fun and popular with a lot of people. |
Anonymous says: |
Football season is the theme of...
Football season is the theme of the fall. After that, it dwindles down until next football season. There are lots of IM sports. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Flag football
- Golf
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Badminton
- Ballroom dance
- Body building/fitness
- Fencing
- Field hockey (women's)
- Football
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse (men's and women's)
- Mountaineering/whitewater
- Racquetball
- Roller hockey
- Rugby (men's and women's)
- Scuba
- Seidokan Aikido
- Soccer (men's and women's)
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee (men's and women's)
- Volleyball (men's and women's)
- Water polo
- Winter sports
- Wrestling
Gyms and Facilities
- Blatt PE Center - Located on Wheat Street, the Blatt offers weight lifting equipment, fitness and aerobics classes, outdoor facilities (football, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball), and indoor facilities (badminton, basketball, pool, racquetball, squash, volleyball). Although the facilities at Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center far surpass those at Blatt, the students still go to Blatt to take advantage of the aerobics and fitness classes offered there.
- Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center - The Strom Thurmond Center is a source of pride for USC, both because of the quality of the newer equipment, and the sheer size of the facility itself. With its convenient location on Assembly Street, most students go to the Strom Thurmond Center rather than the Blatt, even though it might mean fighting a crowd during peak hours of the day when students are more likely to work out.
Athletic Fields
Blatt PE Center fields, Williams Brice Stadium, Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center fields
Getting Tickets
USC has recently switched to a convenient online ticket return system. Students go online and register for a ticket and, numbers permitting, will be notified upon receiving one. They then can print their ticket directly offline and use it to enter the game. Of course, tickets for all sporting events are free for students.
Most Popular Sports
Football is, by far, the most popular sport. Not necessarily because the team is incredibly great, but because USC has got some diehard football fans. Baseball and basketball also draw pretty big crowds, both with great facilities and good teams.
Most Overlooked Teams
The women’s equestrian team has achieved national championship status in recent years, and the men’s and women’s track and field team consistently send team members to nationals.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Finlay Park, the Horseshoe
Did You Know?Sir Big Spur, USC’s first mascot and an actual live gamecock, attends every home football game. There were 11 USC athletes in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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