In the state of South Carolina you’re either a Clemson fan or a South Carolina fan. When John Simpson, an offensive lineman from North Charleston, South Carolina committed, he turned everyone in his family into Clemson fans even though his area was full of Gamecocks.
“When I committed to Clemson everyone decided to be a Clemson fan,” Simpson said. “So that’s kind of how it went in my family. I think where I’m from there’s a lot more Gamecock fans than there are Clemson fans. I guess because it’s closer (to Columbia).”
Although Clemson as a program is looking for its sixth consecutive win over South Carolina at Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium, Simpson is looking for his fourth as he goes for the career sweep against the Gamecocks.