The trash talk between Clemson and South Carolina on Saturday got very literal at Williams-Brice Stadium, as Gamecock fans hurled debris, including water bottles, at Clemson players multiple times.
The thrown trash got to be so out of hand that the PA announcer twice implored fans to stop, and Clemson coach Dabo Swinney drew a personal foul while forcefully arguing for the referees to assess a penalty on South Carolina for its fans’ behavior.
After the game, Swinney said he believed the trash-throwing was “not representative of South Carolina,” but added that he was disappointed with fans’ conduct and reiterated his belief that the Gamecocks should have been penalized for it.