Clemson Tigers

RUNNING DOWN THE HILL
This storied Clemson tradition of how the football team enters the stadium is described as the most exciting 25 seconds in college football. The homecoming version tends to last 35 seconds because Clemson dresses 120 players.

The drama builds when the players complete their last warm-up and retreat to their dressing room. The Tigers board two busses and drive around the stadium before getting off and forming at the stadium’s east side. When the cannon sounds and the band begins playing Tiger Rag, the frenzy begins.

Each player rubs Howard’s Rock and then charges down the 100-foot hill and onto the field. Needless to say, fan enthusiasm reaches peak levels early and opponents often fall quickly in “ Death Valley.” Tiger players began running down the hill in 1942, long before Howard’s Rock was set in Clemson stone. The tradition has continued every year since except for a two and a half break in the early 1970s.

Clemson Tiger fans love going to the games with their Clemson Tigers Merchandise in hand. Spending a Saturday morning tailgating with friends and family is as good as it gets.