Cocky (mascot)
| Cocky | |
|---|---|
| University | University of South Carolina |
| Conference | SEC |
| Description | Gamecock |
| First seen | 1980 |
| Related mascot(s) | The Gamecock (1961); The Rooster (1971); Big Spur (1974) |
Cocky is the costumed mascot of the University of South Carolina athletics teams. He represents a cartoon version of a gamecock (a fighting rooster). Cocky has won several mascot national championships. In 2019, for the 150th anniversary of college football, Sports Illustrated selected him as one of the greatest mascots in college football history.