New Gamecocks fan from Scotland UK

[GamecocksUK]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

 

[vacock]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

Good introduction. Glad you are following USC. Now you get to say Go Cocks!

 

[GamecocksUK]

Good introduction. Glad you are following USC. Now you get to say Go Cocks!

Its all about learning the history now. Loving all of the youtube videos on the official page. Watched one about George Rodgers last night.

 

[1vagamecock]

Welcome!
My mother's side is from Scotland.
I know how it is to follow from a distance as I am a fan of Everton FC.
Hope you can come see a game soon!

 

[18IsTheMan]

Its all about learning the history now. Loving all of the youtube videos on the official page. Watched one about George Rodgers last night.

If you're learning our history, I hope you're a glutton for punishment! Just study 2011-2013 and assume those are representative of our history.

 

[GamecocksUK]

Welcome!
My mother's side is from Scotland.
I know how it is to follow from a distance as I am a fan of Everton FC.
Hope you can come see a game soon!

Good to have another fellow Scot
The old Everton going through some difficult times at the moment, but a great club with a great history.

Yeah i think the times are the most difficult. But next two games are kickng off at 21:25 so not too bad

 

[GamecocksUK]

If you're learning our history, I hope you're a glutton for punishment! Just study 2011-2013 and assume those are representative of our history.

I will have a look mate. This current team seems like a few players away from being contenders for a championship. Obviously will depend on who leaves at the end of the season

 

[rockingamecock]

Welcome! Where in Scotland? I was born in southeastern England and still have lots of family over there. My Dad was born in Edinburgh and my grandmother was born in a small house just off the Royal Mile. I have relatives in Edinburgh, Livingston and Glasgow (England as well).

 

[Cackmandu]

Welcome to the fanbase, also knowing it comes with a price that's been paid over decades! Time to take the next step!

 

[GamecocksUK]

Welcome! Where in Scotland? I was born in southeastern England and still have lots of family over there. My Dad was born in Edinburgh and my grandmother was born in a small house just off the Royal Mile. I have relatives in Edinburgh, Livingston and Glasgow (England as well).

Im from Motherwell mate, which is nearer the Glasgow side. Edinburgh is a great city. So much history

 

[GamecocksUK]

Welcome to the fanbase, also knowing it comes with a price that's been paid over decades! Time to take the next step!

Thank you mate

 

[PaleoorthoCock]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

Very cool! I love it! My grandmother's folks were of Scottish origin. My great grandfather was a McLeod. You have already demonstrated great wisdom in choosing the Gamecocks over the Bulldogs. I lived and worked in Georgia for 13 years, and I can promise you that getting barked at in close proximity by an obnoxious Georgia fan is one of the weirdest and most irritating things that can happen. Among your first steps in embracing the Gamecocks, may I suggest learning to hate Clemson? It's not hard to do, believe me. Also, do you have any Gamecock gear? I'd be intrigued to know the comments you get when you wear it around town. Bet folks will be curious. Anyway, welcome!

 

[will110]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

Have you had the chance to attend a game at Williams-Brice yet?

Picking USC was a smart choice...no one can ever say you're a bandwagon fan only choosing the best team!

 

[will110]

Its all about learning the history now. Loving all of the youtube videos on the official page. Watched one about George Rodgers last night.

I'd suggest checking out SFCocking on Youtube. This guy loves his Gamecocks and posts highlights with Todd Ellis and Tommy Moody, the Carolina radio broadcast team, calling the action. I'd recommend starting with his first playlist and watching them all chronologically. You'll get a great snippet of the last dozen years of Carolina football.

SFCocking

Featuring highlights of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks synced with local radio commentary. These videos are edited by a Gamecock fan to provide an alternate way for other Gamecock fans to celebrate the achievements of USC student athletes. All video and audio are property of ESPN...

www.youtube.com

 

[GamecocksUK]

Very cool! I love it! My grandmother's folks were of Scottish origin. My great grandfather was a McLeod. You have already demonstrated great wisdom in choosing the Gamecocks over the Bulldogs. I lived and worked in Georgia for 13 years, and I can promise you that getting barked at in close proximity by an obnoxious Georgia fan is one of the weirdest and most irritating things that can happen. Among your first steps in embracing the Gamecocks, may I suggest learning to hate Clemson? It's not hard to do, believe me. Also, do you have any Gamecock gear? I'd be intrigued to know the comments you get when you wear it around town. Bet folks will be curious. Anyway, welcome!

Nice mate, us Scots seem to be everywhere lol. Yeah the barking thing was a bit strange for me. I havent got any gear yet. Ive had a look online but its hard to get anything here in the UK. I will get some merch when i come over for a game.

 

[GamecocksUK]

Have you had the chance to attend a game at Williams-Brice yet?

Picking USC was a smart choice...no one can ever say you're a bandwagon fan only choosing the best team!

Not yet Will, but i am putting some money aside each month. I have two young kids so just doing what i can. I will get over for a night game as that looks incredible.

 

[GamecocksUK]

I'd suggest checking out SFCocking on Youtube. This guy loves his Gamecocks and posts highlights with Todd Ellis and Tommy Moody, the Carolina radio broadcast team, calling the action. I'd recommend starting with his first playlist and watching them all chronologically. You'll get a great snippet of the last dozen years of Carolina football.

SFCocking

Featuring highlights of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks synced with local radio commentary. These videos are edited by a Gamecock fan to provide an alternate way for other Gamecock fans to celebrate the achievements of USC student athletes. All video and audio are property of ESPN...

www.youtube.com

Perfect thanks Will. I will start watching that tonight, appreciate it

 

[Uscg1984]

My family is also of Scottish descent on my father's side (which would be obvious from my surname). We spent about 6 days in Scotland in 2019, including several days on Skye. I wore my Gamecocks hat everywhere on that trip and was stopped several times by fellow Gamecocks fans (they were all either American tourists or there on business). Within the next few years, we want to go back to Scotland for a couple of weeks so we can explore it more thoroughly at a slower pace.

 

[HI Cock1]

 

[Island cock]

Welcome aboard. You must love having your heart ripped out every year. But USC is like a bad habit, can’t kick it. Next time you’re in the state during football season, message me. I’ll give you some tix and parking pass to attend your first night game at Willy B.

 

[carolinakg]

@GamecocksUK
Welcome! I'd bet a ton of the members here have Scots-Irish ancestry. I do. Just returned from hiking in the Cairngorms and visiting Edinburgh. Your country's my favorite.

Be sure and let us all know when you're coming to a game here. We can give you tips on where to stay/tailgate/etc.

 

[carolinakg]

You might want to pay for access to The Insiders Forum here. Very little money for the super content - @Brian Shoemaker is the owner and he and his staff are on top of all things Gamecocks.

 

[OKC_Cock]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

You're not the only Gamecock in the UK. My daughter is there in London right now as I type for her fall semester. She actually goes to Wofford but by virtue of me and my wife, her mom, we are big Gamecocks. My Dad graduated from USC, my older brothers, me, my wife, and most of my nephews.
However, you're most likely the only Gamecock in Scotland.
Welcome aboard. Nice intro, btw.

 

[Backyard Archer]

Pretty sure im the only Gamecock fan in Scotland or the UK as a whole lol.

Hi guys

I have started following College Football this season after 20 odd years of following the NFL. Had a business trip to Georgia and South Carolina earlier in the year and seeing how popular it is in the south sparked my interest in following the game.

It can be difficult though to root for a team having no emotional attachment to a particular University or area. Initially i was going to follow the Bulldogs, simply because when in Savannah they were the main team. But being honest, that barking thing they do is really annoying and i couldnt get behind them.

So after watching a few different teams games, SC Gamecocks is the team for me. I absolutely love the stadium and atmosphere. Sandstorm in particular in the night time games imo is the best spectacle in College football. When you watch it, it looks very similar to a lot of the European soccer teams fans and not as corney as some of the other college teams.

The team are also exciting to watch with the likes of Sellers, Sanders and Stewart looking very impressive, and i love an underdog story instead of following one of the favourite teams and becoming a bandwagon. Plus South Carolina was one of my favourite places i have ever visited.

You guys are very lucky to experience watching this team every couple of weeks. Hopefully one day in the future i can get over to a game and experience a night game in person.

Any recommendations for best people to follow on twitter or instagram to keep up with the news on Gamecocks football, and also somewhere i can buy some merchandise that ships to the UK would be great

Looking forward to the game on Saturday against Missouri!! Lets go Cocks!!

What kind of business were you doing in the Savannah area? I work in Savannah but live just across the state line on the SC side

 

[3USC1801]

What kind of business were you doing in the Savannah area? I work in Savannah but live just across the state line on the SC side

Wayfair?

 

[Backyard Archer]

Wayfair?

I work for Gulfstream Aerospace

 

[GamecocksUK]

My family is also of Scottish descent on my father's side (which would be obvious from my surname). We spent about 6 days in Scotland in 2019, including several days on Skye. I wore my Gamecocks hat everywhere on that trip and was stopped several times by fellow Gamecocks fans (they were all either American tourists or there on business). Within the next few years, we want to go back to Scotland for a couple of weeks so we can explore it more thoroughly at a slowe

My family is also of Scottish descent on my father's side (which would be obvious from my surname). We spent about 6 days in Scotland in 2019, including several days on Skye. I wore my Gamecocks hat everywhere on that trip and was stopped several times by fellow Gamecocks fans (they were all either American tourists or there on business). Within the next few years, we want to go back to Scotland for a couple of weeks so we can explore it more thoroughly at a slower pace.

Isle of Skye is a beautiful area. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah a lot of American tourists in the Highland and Islands in Scotland

 

[GamecocksUK]

hahaha

 

[GamecocksUK]

Welcome aboard. You must love having your heart ripped out every year. But USC is like a bad habit, can’t kick it. Next time you’re in the state during football season, message me. I’ll give you some tix and parking pass to attend your first night game at Willy B.

Thank you mate, thats really kind. Appreciate that. Looking forward to the journey win our lose!

 

[GamecocksUK]

@GamecocksUK
Welcome! I'd bet a ton of the members here have Scots-Irish ancestry. I do. Just returned from hiking in the Cairngorms and visiting Edinburgh. Your country's my favorite.

Be sure and let us all know when you're coming to a game here. We can give you tips on where to stay/tailgate/etc.

Thank you appreciate that

 

[GamecocksUK]

You're not the only Gamecock in the UK. My daughter is there in London right now as I type for her fall semester. She actually goes to Wofford but by virtue of me and my wife, her mom, we are big Gamecocks. My Dad graduated from USC, my older brothers, me, my wife, and most of my nephews.
However, you're most likely the only Gamecock in Scotland.
Welcome aboard. Nice intro, btw.

Good to see there are more of us in the UK
Thank you mate, appreciate that

haha im claiming the only fan in Scotland until i find another

 

[GamecocksUK]

What kind of business were you doing in the Savannah area? I work in Savannah but live just across the state line on the SC side

What kind of business were you doing in the Savannah area? I work in Savannah but live just across the state line on the SC side

Im a recruiter within the American Biogas sector. I was in Savannah attending the Biogas Americas conference. We stayed there for 4 nights and spent 1 in Hilton Head Island which is one of the best places i have ever visited.

 

[ThinnyJ]

I was on the Isle of Lewis for a couple of weeks years ago. Took a train ride there from London with a stop in Edinburgh.
A town called Stornoway (sp?)

A beautiful place

 

[GamecocksUK]

I was on the Isle of Lewis for a couple of weeks years ago. Took a train ride there from London with a stop in Edinburgh.
A town called Stornoway (sp?)

A beautiful place

yeah i havent been there mate, but it gets great reviews. The highlands in Scotland are my favourite place. Once you get away from city life its so beautiful.