The Tiger & Tiger Cub Mascot Tradition – Clemson Tigers Official

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All-Time Pushup Records Category Record/Record Holder Opponent Year First Quarter 70 by Chris Alston Duke 2012 Second Quarter 175 by Ricky Capps Wake Forest 1981 Third Quarter 225 by Christopher "Kit" Southwick North Carolina 2011 Fourth Quarter 128 by Rob Lockard NC State 1998 Single Game 465 by Ricky Capps Wake Forest 1981 Away Day Game 251 by Zack Mills Wake Forest 1978 Away Night Game 315 by Brad Stoehr South Carolina 2003 Home Day Game 465 by Ricky Capps Wake Forest 1981 Home Night Game 135 by Jon Potter The Citadel 2000 Overseas Game 72 by Randy Faile Wake Forest 1982 Bowl Game 105 by Martin Lowry Penn State 1988 Season 1,549 by Jon Potter 2000 Career 2,216 by Mike Bays 1994-97 Since 1954, a Clemson student has adorned the mascot suit to entertain the Clemson faithful. Joined in 1993 by The Tiger Cub, these furry creatures can be seen imitating game officials (which is now against the rules), signing autographs, getting their picture taken with dignitaries (President Reagan, President Bush, Olympic athletes, among others), shooting the cannon, or doing "Pushups" each time Clemson scores. Two of the fan favorite mascots were the all-time pushup leader (2,216) Mike Bays ('94-'97) who was third in the 1996 UCA National Mascot Championships and Chris Peters ('92-'93) who spent the 1995 football season as the mascot of the Memphis Mad Dogs of the World Football League. The "Eye of the Tiger" will always shine bright for the Clemson mascot due to an endowment set-up by Stuart McWhorter ('88-89) and his father Clayton in 1995. Here are just a few of the great experiences by the Clemson mascots: One of McWhorter's funniest moments was in Columbia in 1989 when he grabbed a tuba from a member of Tiger Band during halftime of the USC game. He ran on the field and created general havoc until being chased away by an offended Carolina band member. Said Jay Williams, "It was an honor to be the first Tiger Cub." "It was exciting to create a personality and see the kids faces. The Tiger is more traditional, the fighting Tiger, but I am an innocent, playful childlike mascot that the smaller kids really enjoy. The Cub adds a new dimension and means of interacting with the crowd." The Tiger Year Tiger Cub Jonathan Mace 2015-16 Deanne Flanders Andrew Beeler 2014-15 Lauren Adams Chris Alston 2013-14 Samantha Campbell Chris Alston 2012-13 Kacie Trojanowsky Chris Alston & Christopher "Kit" Southwick 2011-12 Sarah Newburn Michael Speer 2010-11 Sarah Newburn Nolan Cole 2009-10 Sarah Newburn Nolan Cole 2008-09 Martin Jernigan Dan Licata 2007-08 Tyler Alewine Brandon Little 2006-07 Clint Cagle Brandon Little 2005-06 Clint Cagle Brad Stoehr 2004-05 Paul Huguley Brad Stoehr 2003-04 Paul Huguley Patrick Hitpas 2002-03 Jordan Powell Patrick Hitpas 2001-02 Kate Weppner Jon Potter 2000-01 Dan Wangerin Zack Callaham 1999-2000 Dan Wangerin Rob Lockard 1998-99 Dan Wangerin Wes Scruggs 1997-98 Ryan Teten Mike Bays 1996-97 Ryan Teten Mike Bays 1995-96 Brian Gerhart Mike Bays 1994-95 Jay Williams Chase Nichols 1993-94 Jay Williams Chris Peters 1992-93 - Will Sykes 1991-92 - Will Sykes 1990-91 - Stuart McWhorter 1989-90 - Martin Lowry & Stuart McWhorter 1988-89 - Martin Lowry 1987-88 - Chris Shimakonis 1986-87 - David Friedman 1985-86 - Jay Watson 1984-85 - Randy Faile 1983-84 - Randy Faile 1982-83 - Ricky Capps 1981-82 - Ricky Capps 1980-81 - Zack Mills 1979-80 - Zack Mills 1978-79 - Chris Carter 1977-78 - Randy Addison 1976-77 - George Langstaff 1975-76 - Tony Saad 1974-75 - Michael Hunt 1973-74 - Michael Hunt 1972-73 - Randy Jackson 1971-72 - Randy Jackson 1970-71 - Sam Coker 1969-70 - Sam Coker 1968-69 - Bob Harris 1967-68 - Zeke Welborn 1966-67 - Dr. Marvin Reid 1965-66 - - 1964-65 - Jim Gibson 1963-64 - - 1962-63 - Jim Lloyd 1961-62 - Steve Morrison 1960-61 - Billy McCown 1959-60 - - 1958-59 - Tommy Grant 1957-58 - - 1956-57 - - 1955-56 - Gabby Hayes 1954-55 - Tiger and Tiger Cub Measurements & Details: Measurement The Tiger Tiger Cub Neck 16" 15" Sleeve 35" 34" Height 6'1" 5'6" Hips 42" 42" Waist 36" 34" Inseam 34" 34" Head/Hat Size Large 11 7/8 Tail 56" 48" Shoe Size NA 28 The fur fabric is 80% Acrylic and 20% polyester with a backing that's 75% polyester and 25% cotton. Heads are constructed from Kydex plastic.