Clemson University hosting Cocky’s Funeral tonight

The pep rally featuring a “funeral” for the South Carolina Gamecocks’ mascot is tonight at Clemson University. The Cocky’s Funeral pep rally takes place at 6:30pm in the outdoor amphitheater. Clemson’s ROTC Tiger Platoon leads a mock funeral for the University of South Carolina mascot and Col. Sandy Edge delivers Cocky’s eulogy and conduct his “cremation.” The pep rally features performances by Tigeroar, the Clemson cheerleaders, the Rally Cats and the featured twirler of the Tiger Band. The first 500 students to arrive at Cocky’s Funeral receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake and the first 300 students to arrive also receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich.