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i J Routh Enjoys Role a By KELLY HEMRICK Staff Writer Better know to most Carolina Students as "Cocky," the USC mascot is in reality John Routh, a journalism senior. Routh, a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and chairman of the 1982 Great USC Superdance for Muscular Dystrophy, is a Columbia native. He has been a Gamecock fan all of his life and sees Cocky as being the epitome of the Carolina fan. f T Routh became involved in cheerleading when, he tried out for Big Spur, the original mascot, during 1980. The tryouts were judged by the University Cheerleading Association, and included dancing fo the Carolina fight song. Routh was chosen and served as co-mascot with Bob Lane during the 1980-81 season. The idea for Cocky came from former Administrative Assistant Linda Singer, who created the name "Cocky" with Cheerleading Adviser David Ervin. The new mascot was introduced to Carolina fans at the 1980 Homecoming game against Duke. 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When the USC baseball team advanced K iPJpv to the College World Series in Omaha, Cocky went with them, Hk P^Hij another first. Permission was again required from Miles, ' ^ and Cocky was the only mascot in attendance. ESPN, the cable network's sports station, covered the College World Series, and provided publicity for the university by interviewing Cocky. Big Spur was retired, and Cocky, who Routh thinks resembles The San Diego chicken, reienpd supreme during the 1980-81 season. Routh said his scariest moment came during a home football game against Pacific. Cocky was standing on the edge of the upper deck balcony when he was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of children. In an attempt to get to Cocky, the kids nearly pushed Routh off the edge. Wmm Tryouts for the new Cocky will be held in late March or early April. Routh said he would like to have some input into HI the choice of the new mascot. 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