The new era of Gamecock football begins this Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium as new head football coach Will Muschamp and his 2016 team will take the field for the very first time together.
As the 2016 season approaches, Muschamp has emphasized the importance of the student body. He wants to engage the community more than ever before.
Muschamp has invited the students to lead the team onto the field to “2001.” Students will get the chance of a lifetime to run in front of the team and down the field to the student section.
Students are called to gather by Gate 51 on the south side of Williams-Brice Stadium. Gates will open at 10:30 a.m. and students must be scanned into the stadium and in line by 11:50 a.m. to participate in one of the best entrances in all of college football.
Josh Waters, a marketing team member for Carolina Athletics, has been working closely with the new head coach. He said that Muschamp wants to “show that the team is a part of the student body and the student body is a part of the team."
Not only is Muschamp offering inclusion in the "2001" entrance and one loyalty point for attending, but he is also giving the chance to win two tickets to his own personal suite for the first home game.
To be entered into the drawing, all students must do is stay until the end of the Alma Mater and grab the voucher that will be handed out while exiting the stadium. Vouchers must be turned in on Monday or Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and then students will be entered for a chance to win.
If you’ve been a lifelong Gamecock fan, Muschamp is also offering a great opportunity for you. Before the game, there will be a chance to see Carolina football greats play in an alumni flag football game. At 11 a.m., legendary quarterbacks Jeff Grantz, Mike Hold and Todd Ellis, along with more than 100 other former Gamecock football letterman, will be at the north end of Williams-Brice Stadium.
After the game, the Carolina greats will be on the field signing autographs and taking pictures with any fans that would like to stay.