Clemson will be without two of its most famous traditions for 2022 spring game
Clemson’s 2022 spring game on April 9 won’t be exactly the same as a normal gameday.
The Tigers will be without two of their oldest traditions with Howard’s Rock being temporarily moved out of Memorial Stadium due to construction on the new video board.
That means the Tigers won’t get to partake in rubbing the rock, named after former Clemson head coach Frank Howard, before running down the hill, a nearly 60-year-old tradition. The rock has been moved to the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex for safekeeping. The whole area being closed down also means players won’t get to run down the hill before the spring game.
Construction hasn’t just affected the Tigers’ traditions, but fans’ viewing as well. The west stands and marked areas of the lower deck, as well as the east area around the hill, won’t be available. Fans will also have to leave the stadium to get to the north and south ends. Admission to the general public is free. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m., which is also when the pregame Tiger Walk will take place.
Clemson won’t have Howard’s Rock for now, but it and the new 7,166-square-foot video board, one part of the $65 million in changes being done to the stadium, are expected to be back and ready by the Tigers’ home opener against Furman on Sept. 10.
The Tigers’ annual Orange and White game is set for 1 p.m. April 9 and will be broadcast on the ACC Network, with audio available via the Clemson Athletic Network with Don Munson and Tim Bourret on the call.
