Clemson vs. Carolina - By the numbers.

May 25, 2005, 1:07 PM

Lets take a look at Clemson vs. Carolina in a variety of topics, head to head, to see where we stack up in topics other an the usuall November win.

1. Setting

A. Clemson: Beautiful campus setting and college town atmosphere. Fans sitting high enough in the south stands can see Lake Hartwell in the distance.

B. Carolina: All I have to say is... dont make a wrong turn and get lost. You might just run into this guy...

Advantage: Clemson

2. Tailgating

A. Clemson: Nothing like it. Good music and good food with your closest friends and family. In beautiful setting... truly a Southern treat.

Carolina: Alright... if you like warehouse lots. The big spenders even get to tailgate in a train!

Advantage: Clemson

3. Stadium

A. Clemson: 80,000+ pack Memorial Stadium, and make it one of the most intimidating places to play around.

B. Carolna: 80,000+... leave in the middle of the 3rd quarter.

Advantage: Clemson

4. Stadium Nicknames

A. Clemson: Clemson was given the name "Death Valley" by PC Head Coach Lonnie McMillan.

B. Carolina: Last time I checked, they were trying to give themselves a nickname via a contest on this website (yikes)...

Advantage: Clemson

5. Stadium Entrance

Clemson: The tigers rubbing Howard's Rock and running down the hill has been called "the most exciting 25 seconds in college football".

Carolina: The Gamecocks run though smoke like every other high school team in the country, Woooooow.

Advantage: Clemson

6. Fight Song
Clemson: The "Song That Shakes the Southland" - Tiger Rag.

Carolina: "Step to the Rear"... seriously, that is what it's called.

Advantage: Clemson

7. Mascot

A. Clemson: The tiger is one of the fiercest predators in the jungle.

B. Carolna: uhh... I'll take mine extra crispy.

Advantage: Clemson

8. Offseason conditioning

A. The tigers have a very good offseason conditioning program, led by Joey Batson...

B. Carolina: They have stepped it up in this department too...

Advantage: Clemson

9. National Recognition

A. Clemson: Although the uninformed fan may not know exactly where Clemson is... there is only 1 Clemson.

B. Carolina: When People hear "USC"... they think this:

Advantage: Clemson

10. Offseason bragging rights.

A. Clemson: 29-7

B. Carolina: Watch out! We have Spurrier now!

Advantage: Clemson

Well... there you have it. As you can see, this domination extends much further than what actually happens on the field (as this non-biased report shows, haha). Clemson wins in a landslide.

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