Gamecocks to Wear 1980 Throwback Uniform
This Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium, the South Carolina Gamecocks will take the field against Akron wearing throwback uniforms that honor a pivotal era in the program’s history. These uniforms, modeled after the 1980 design, pay tribute to the year that George Rogers claimed the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
For Rogers, who is still a regular at South Carolina home games, seeing the uniforms of his era brings back memories. However, he's quick to note that the uniform alone doesn’t secure victory.
“I think it’s nice because a lot of those players from that time are still around,” Rogers said. “I know the uniform isn’t what’s going to make them win. It’s the people in the uniforms that make them win. I think Coach Beamer is doing a lot of good things that help the team win, so let’s do it baby! Let’s get it on!”
Head coach Shane Beamer was keen on introducing alternate uniforms, When he first saw the 1980 throwback concept, he gave it the green light with enthusiasm.
“Larry Waters, our head of equipment, came to me probably about this time last year and showed me pictures of how Under Armour wants to do a throwback game,” Beamer shared. “I think I looked at it and said, that’s cool. Let’s roll! I didn’t think about it again until he showed me the helmet in July.”
The players are excited to represent this era of Gamecock football, and Coach Beamer sees it as a meaningful tribute to the program’s history.
“It’s great to be able to honor that era of Gamecock Football with that uniform,” Beamer said.
As the Gamecocks prepare to honor their football legacy, fans will be treated to a visually striking throwback uniform that links South Carolina’s storied past with its promising future. Look for these special uniforms under the lights at Williams-Brice Stadium this weekend as the Gamecocks take on Akron.
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