August is a month filled with pagan observances and festivals. Many ancient cultures celebrated various rites and rituals during this time. One of the most well-known pagan observances in August is Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh. This festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and is often associated with the Celtic god Lugh. Lammas is a time of giving thanks for the abundance of the earth and the bountiful harvest that is to come. Another significant observance in August is the Festival of Hecate, a Greek goddess associated with witchcraft, magic, and the night.
The Tiger and Tiger Club Mascot Tradition
In 2011-2012, Tiger fans will see Chris Alston, a junior Computer Engineering major from Atlanta, Ga and Christopher “Kit” Southwick, a senior Sports marketing major from St. Albans, VT share duties as “The Tiger” and Sarah Newburn, a senior Special Education major from Greenville, SC in her third year as “The Tiger Cub” mascot. Assisting Sarah is Marshall Saunders, a senior Ag Mechanization & Business major from Piney River, VA.
Since 1954, a Clemson student has adorned the mascot suit to entertain the Clemson faithful. Joined in 1993 by The Tiger Cub, these furry creatures can be seen imitating game officials (which is now against the rules), signing autographs, getting their picture taken with dignitaries (President Reagan, President Bush, Olympic athletes, among others), shooting the cannon, or doing “Pushups” each time Clemson scores.
Two of the fan favorite mascots were the all-time pushup leader (2,216) Mike Bays (’94-’97) who was third in the 1996 UCA National Mascot Championships and Chris Peters (’92-’93) who spent the 1995 football season as the mascot of the Memphis Mad Dogs of the World Football League. The “Eye of the Tiger” will always shine bright for the Clemson mascot due to an endowment set-up by Stuart McWhorter (’88-89) and his father Clayton in 1995.
Here are just a few of the great experiences by the Clemson mascots: One of McWhorter’s funniest moments was in Columbia in 1989 when he grabbed a tuba from a member of Tiger Band during halftime of the USC game. He ran on the field and created general havoc until being chased away by an offended Carolina band member.
Said Jay Williams, “It was an honor to be the first Tiger Cub.” “It was exciting create a personality and seeing the kids faces. The Tiger is more traditional, the fighting Tiger, but I am innocent, playful childlike mascot that the smaller kids really enjoy. The Cub adds a new dimension and means of interacting with the crowd.”
All-Time Pushup Records | |||
Category | Record/Record Holder | Opponent | Year |
First Quarter | 62 by Jon Potter | Duke | 2001 |
Second Quarter | 175 by Ricky Capps | Wake Forest | 1981 |
Third Quarter | 225 by Christopher “Kit” Southwick | North Carolina | 2011 |
Fourth Quarter | 128 by Rob Lockard | N.C. State | 1998 |
Single Game | 465 by Ricky Capps | Wake Forest | 1981 |
Away Day Game | 251 by Zack Mills | Wake Forest | 1978 |
Away Night Game | 315 by Brad Stoehr | South Carolina | 2003 |
Home Day Game | 465 by Ricky Capps | Wake Forest | 1981 |
Home Night Game | 135 by Jon Potter | The Citadel | 2000 |
Overseas Game | 72 by Randy Faile | Wake Forest | 1982 |
Bowl Game | 105 by Martin Lowry | Penn State | 1988 |
Season | 1,549 by Jon Potter | 2000 | |
Career | 2,216 by Mike Bays | 1994-97 |
Schedule an Appearance by The Tiger or Tiger Cub
To request an appearance up to 90 minutes by The Tiger or Tiger Cub, please forward a letter or an e-mail to:
John Seketa Clemson Athletics P.O. Box 31 Clemson, SC 29633
The letter must contain the following information; name of the event, date, time, location, directions, contact person and phone number.
The cost for an appearance is $70.00 and $.50 per mile to and from the location. You will receive in writing a confirmation on whether or not a mascot will be able to make the appearance.
The Tiger | Year | Tiger Cub |
Chris Alston & Kit Southwick | 2011-12 | Sarah Newburn |
Michael Speer | 2010-11 | Sarah Newburn |
Nolan Cole | 2009-10 | Sarah Newburn |
Nolan Cole | 2008-09 | Martin Jernigan |
Dan Licata | 2007-08 | Tyler Alewine |
Brandon Little | 2006-07 | Clint Cagle |
Brandon Little | 2005-06 | Clint Cagle |
Brad Stoehr | 2004-05 | Paul Huguley |
Brad Stoehr | 2003-04 | Paul Huguley |
Patrick Hitpas | 2002-03 | Jordan Powell |
Patrick Hitpas | 2001-02 | Kate Weppner |
Jon Potter | 2000-01 | Dan Wangerin |
Zack Callaham | 1999-2000 | Dan Wangerin |
Rob Lockard | 1998-99 | Dan Wangerin |
Wes Scruggs | 1997-98 | Ryan Teten |
Mike Bays | 1996-97 | Ryan Teten |
Mike Bays | 1995-96 | Brian Gerhart |
Mike Bays | 1994-95 | Jay Williams |
Chase Nichols | 1993-94 | Jay Williams |
Chris Peters | 1992-93 | – |
Will Sykes | 1991-92 | – |
Will Sykes | 1990-91 | – |
Stuart McWhorter | 1989-90 | – |
Martin Lowry & Stuart McWhorter | 1988-89 | – |
Martin Lowry | 1987-88 | – |
Chris Shimakonis | 1986-87 | – |
David Friedman | 1985-86 | – |
Jay Watson | 1984-85 | – |
Randy Faile | 1983-84 | – |
Randy Faile | 1982-83 | – |
Ricky Capps | 1981-82 | – |
Ricky Capps | 1980-81 | – |
Zack Mills | 1979-80 | – |
Zack Mills | 1978-79 | – |
Chris Carter | 1977-78 | – |
Randy Addison | 1976-77 | – |
George Langstaff (Football) | 1975-76 | – |
David Baird (Basketball) | 1975-76 | – |
Tony Saad | 1974-75 | – |
Michael Hunt | 1973-74 | – |
Michael Hunt | 1972-73 | – |
Randy Jackson | 1971-72 | – |
Randy Jackson | 1970-71 | – |
Sam Coker | 1969-70 | – |
Sam Coker | 1968-69 | – |
Bob Harris | 1967-68 | – |
Zeke Welborn | 1966-67 | – |
Dr. Marvin Reid | 1965-66 | – |
– | 1964-65 | – |
Jim Gibson | 1963-64 | – |
– | 1962-63 | – |
Jim Lloyd | 1961-62 | – |
Steve Morrison | 1960-61 | – |
Billy McCown | 1959-60 | – |
– | 1958-59 | – |
Tommy Grant | 1957-58 | – |
– | 1956-57 | – |
– | 1955-56 | – |
Gabby Hayes | 1954-55 | – |
Measurement | The Tiger | Tiger Cub |
Neck | 16″ | 15″ |
Sleeve | 35″ | 34″ |
Height | 6’1″ | 5’6″ |
Hips | 42″ | 42″ |
Waist | 36″ | 34″ |
Inseam | 34″ | 34″ |
Head/Hat Size | Large | 11 7/8 |
Tail | 56″ | 48″ |
Shoe Size | NA | 28 |
The fur fabric is 80% acrylic and 20% polyester with a backing that is 75% polyester and 25% cotton. Heads are constructed from Kydex plastic.
Clemson finally changing their mascot?
The Clemson Tiger has been roaring since 1896. That’s almost 127 years of that unbearably bright- and eye-straining orange that consumes the entire campus.
It’s time for students to rally for change. It’s time to retire the tiger and put away the orange paint once and for all.
First of all, there are much cooler animals out there than a tiger.
Starfish have the ability to regenerate their own limbs. Not to mention, they don’t require silly necessities that could hold them back, like blood and a brain. Starfish can also live up to 35 years in the wild, unlike tigers which typically only survive for about 15 years.
Chameleons can blend into their environment, change colors and even have projectile tongues to catch their prey which is super cool and interesting.
Not roosters, though. That would be a weird and boring animal to have as a mascot.
Ligers have an incredible stripe pattern that is both beautiful and functional for blending into their environments, unlike a tiger which has a completely different appearance.
Zebras are my favorite animal, so that’s another animal to consider.
Second of all, tigers are scary. Think of all the children who are probably scarred for life from seeing that big tiger with pointy teeth every time they attend a football game.
“I’m tired of this suit,” Clemson’s Tiger mascot said. “I’m also tired of scaring innocent kids.”
We should consider a much more PG- and kid-friendly mascot that won’t leave children with nightmares.
Now, as for the current color scheme of the University, there are definitely changes to be made there.
Orange is just not a very flattering color. It’s really hard to put an outfit together when I want to support my school, and that shouldn’t be the case.
Clemson should consider other cooler and more appealing colors to go with their new mascot.
I think it would be a nice change for Clemson to move more toward a cool-color scheme. Maybe a nice blue or a mint green. Purple should definitely be thrown in there somewhere, though, because that’s my favorite color.
However, this new color scheme should avoid colors such as red, black and white. These colors are boring and tend to represent schools that lose to Clemson often. We wouldn’t want to step on their toes.
In addition to this new mascot and color scheme, it will also be necessary that Clemson chooses a new logo to represent the school that isn’t a paw print.
This, of course, depends on the new animal chosen to represent the University. Still, Clemson may want to consider thinking outside of the box for this. For example, two paw prints would be a really different and creative logo for Clemson to consider.
So, let’s get started and make these changes happen.
Clemson University is an amazing school with so many great things to offer. Just imagine how much better it will be once these changes are made. I’m sure everyone agrees.
3 differences between Clemson and LSU's mascot
Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LSU Tigers mascot Mike the Tiger performs during the third quarter of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
January 8, 2020 10:52 am CTBoth teams claim play in the real Death Valley. Both teams consider “Tiger Rag” to be their fight song. But one of the most obvious similarities between the Clemson Tigers and the LSU Tigers is that they share the same animal as a mascot. Except they’re slightly different. Here’s a look at three things that set the two Tigers apart.
Another significant observance in August is the Festival of Hecate, a Greek goddess associated with witchcraft, magic, and the night. This festival is believed to be a time to honor and seek the guidance of Hecate, particularly for those involved in witchcraft and the mystical arts. Additionally, August is when the ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Vulcanalia, dedicated to the god Vulcan, the deity of fire and metalworking.
1. LSU has a live mascot, Clemson doesn’t.
LSU has a live tiger living on campus, while Clemson only has a costumed version. The school’s first-ever live mascot was Mike I, who lived from 1936 to 1956. LSU has had six Tigers since that one, with Mike VII who was introduced in 2017 currently residing in the habitat near Tiger Stadium. Traditionally, the mascot is a Bengal tiger, though Mike V was a Bengal-Indochinese mix, Mike VI was a Bengal-Siberian hybrid, and Mike VII is also a Bengal–Siberian mix. Controversy has surrounded the keeping of a wild animal as a mascot in captivity for years, and LSU stopped taking Mike to home football games in 2016 after the death of Mike VI.
This observance involved offering sacrifices to Vulcan and seeking his protection from fires and other calamities. In modern times, many pagan and neo-pagan communities continue to celebrate these observances and other rituals during August in honor of their respective deities and traditions..
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