COLUMBIA — Disagreement, defiance and a viral moment later, there's a resolution. South Carolina's live rooster mascot has been re-named "The General," USC announced on Monday. After being ...

COLUMBIA — Disagreement, defiance and a viral moment later, there’s a resolution. South Carolina’s live rooster mascot has been re-named “The General,” USC announced on Monday.

South Carolina’s live mascot has a new name. USC’s live rooster will now go by “The General” moving forward, the university announced Monday. The bird previously went by Sir Big Spur.

The University of South Carolina’s nickname is the Gamecocks. They have a live rooster mascot at games that has been known as “Sir Big Spur.” But the school can no longer use that name.

The mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur will reportedly get a new name due to a dispute between the original owners of the rooster and the new owners over the comb on top of his head.

The mascot formerly known as Sir Big Spur is seen during a USC baseball game this spring at Founders Park. Jeff Blake Jeff Blake Photo South Carolina’s live rooster mascot is about to debut a ...

The Broken Arrow Rooster Days Festival is looking for a new mascot this year. Despite Rosco the Rooster being a fan-favorite for years, tryouts will be held to find Rosco's replacement. "Rosco the ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina’s live, crowing rooster mascot will have a new name this season: “The General.” The rooster was previously known as “Sir Big Spur,” but that had to be changed ...