Introduction to rivalry was a Pepto moment for Clemson’s Boulware

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware has played against South Carolina three times thus far in his career and has two lasting memories – one positive and one negative.

His positive memory is recovering a fumble against the Gamecocks two years ago as Clemson snapped a five-game losing streak to USC, while his negative memory is being nervous playing at Williams-Brice Stadium for the first time.

“My freshman year on one of their first kickoffs, I was on kickoff return, and it was so loud. They were doing that little towel thing with Sandstorm and it was super loud. I was 18 years old and I was about to crap down my leg it was so loud,” Boulware said. “That and the fumble I recovered my sophomore year are probably the two moments that I’ll never forget.”

Boulware’s fumble recovery occurred with the game tied at 7 in the second quarter. Clemson scored on the ensuing possession and never trailed again on its way to a 35-17 win.

Boulware’s freshman year, Clemson fell to South Carolina 31-17.

This story was originally published November 21, 2016 at 8:34 PM with the headline "Introduction to rivalry was a Pepto moment for Clemson’s Boulware."