Only one team will win the upcoming Clemson/Carolina grudge match and claim bragging rights for another year, but it’ll be a win-win for a number of South Carolina community organizations.
Just a few short months ago, we were blogging about the start of the college football season. Both Carolina and Clemson fans were staking out their positions. This coming Saturday, it’ll be time for both sides to finally put on their “A” game as they take the field in Columbia.
Behind all the bravado and trash-talking, it’s worth noting that a number of South Carolina community organizations will be beneficiaries of the Big Game:
- A group of Pelion, S.C. Middle School Students are using the spirit of friendly competition to pump up a local food pantry and raise funds for the school. Students hope to collect more than 2000 food items. In addition, money raised from this campaign will fund service learning projects throughout the year.
Listening to a local sports radio station, I heard even more rivalry stories that focused on community service projects tied to the Clemson/Carolina game.
There is no doubt that the Game this Saturday is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in years. Regardless of the outcome, it’s good to see that a number of South Carolina community organizations will walk away winners.
