Traditions
Students raise their right hand, as if offering a toast, when what line of the Alma Mater is sung?
“here’s a health, Carolina"
What year was USC founded?
1801
What app lets you request on-demand rides from USC transportation?
Transloc
The Alma Mater (We hail thee Carolina)
What is the name of our head football coach?
Shane Beamer
DAILY DOUBLE!!! How did Tiger Burn start?
An attempt to avoid violence over a drawing.
During the Civil War, what were the buildings on the Horseshoe used for?
Military facilities/hospitals
"Know your limits" is advice that applies to what potential gameday activity?
Drinking
What is the name of USC's live mascot for sporting events?
Sir Big Spur
This Grammy winning band started on campus.
Hootie & the Blowfish
The current version of Cocky first appeared in what year?
1980
South Carolina College
If you see something suspicious or concerning while you are at the stadium, who should you call?
USC PD
The women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship in what year?
2017
DAILY DOUBLE!!! "Frances Gibbes made history by being __? What year?
The first woman admitted to USC in 1895
At what point in Cocky's collegiate career is his identity revealed?
at graduation
What year was University 101 first offered at USC?
1972
What was the top reason that students were ejected from sports games in Fall 2024?
Alcohol (217 ejections), followed by smoking/having a vape (35), and having a fake ID (41)
What back-to-back years did the USC basketball team win national championships?
2010 and 2011
Why is Dr. Richard Greener an important person in USC's history?
He was the first black professor in 1873
What is something students do for good luck before exams?
Rub Cocky's beak
In 1873, USC became the first southern state university to do what?
Admit and grant degrees to black students
When using a rideshare, you should remember the acronym "SAMI". What does this stand for?
Stop, Ask, Match, Inform
One of our head coaches at USC is an Olympic athlete - who?
Dawn Staley
This former women's basketball player recently released a shoe collaboration with Nike.
A'ja Wilson