As we await college football (aka tailgating) season, let us remind ourselves why the University of South Carolina is the best school ever. Go cocks!
1. Football
We may not have had the best season last year, but with new coach Will Muschamp we're ready to get back on the horse and kick some SEC butt.
2. Tailgating
No one tailgates like us. Trust me.
3. Cocky
Aka the best mascot ever. He rides Segways, he does cartwheels, he even tweets. No one is quite like Cocky.
4. School pride
Even when we're not doing so well on the field, USC students will still be screaming in the stands.
5. Garnet and black
Our school colors look great together and are even flattering on everyone. Not everyone can rock orange, Clemson.
6. Darude Sandstorm
Before I came to USC, I only knew this song as a meme. Now I know it as the song that instantly makes everyone totally hype, no matter where you are.
7. Columbia
Columbia perfectly combines a college town with a capital city, giving you everything a student could possibly want.
8. Weather
No snow storms here, just beautiful days.
12. Food
Maybe it's because I grew up in the north, but I just can't get enough of that southern cooking. Carolina's food was even named #23 in the nation.
9. Five Points
Need I say more?
10. Strom Thurmond Fitness Center
It's beautiful and huge, and I wouldn't want to work out (or people watch) anywhere else.
12. Athletics
Football isn't the only sport. Our women's basketball team, men's baseball team, and equestrian team are just some of the sports that did fantastically last season.
13. Hootie and the Blowfish/Darius Rucker
All four members of Hootie and the Blowfish went to USC, including Darius Rucker, who loved it so much he comes back and gives the students free concerts.
