In 2009-2010, Tiger fans will see Nolan Cole, a senior Electrical Engineering major from Leicester, NC in his second year as "The Tiger" and Sarah Newburn, a sophomore Education major from Greenville, SC as "The Tiger Cub" mascot. Look for the Tiger in an ESPN commercial beginning July 2009.

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 create a personality and seeing the kids faces. The Tiger is more traditional, the fighting Tiger, but I am innocent, playful childlike mascot that the smaller kids really enjoy. The Cub adds a new dimension and means of interacting with the crowd."

2009-10 Mascot Clinic
The 2009-10 Clemson mascot clinic will begin on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Jervey Gym. The tryout will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the spring football game and at the Clemson vs. Miami baseball game.

Those trying out will need to do the following on the day of the tryout:
- a prepared skit
- a spontaneous skit
- 50 push-ups
- interview

You will be able to practice your skills at the baseball games and tennis matches from March 24 through April 10. Please come to the clinic with an extra set of t-shirt and shorts.

Contact John Seketa at seketaj@clemson.edu if you have any questions.

Schedule a Mascot Appearance:
To request an appearance up to 90 minutes by The Tiger or Tiger Cub, please fill out the form below:

Mascot Appearance Request Form

and mail it to:

Clemson Athletics
Attn: John Seketa
P.O. Box 31
Clemson, SC 29633

The cost for an appearance is $70.00 and $.45 per mile to and from the location. You will receive in writing a confirmation on whether or not a mascot will be able to make the appearance.