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Clemson Football: 5 most hated Gamecocks of all-time

By Shawn Spencer

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Jake Bentley #19 of the South Carolina Gamecocks attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Jake Bentley #19 of the South Carolina Gamecocks attempts a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 22: D.J. Swearinger #36 of the South Carolina Gamecocks, who was suspended for the game, watches his team play against the Missouri Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 22: D.J. Swearinger #36 of the South Carolina Gamecocks, who was suspended for the game, watches his team play against the Missouri Tigers at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 22, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

4. DJ Swearinger

There was one specific play in the history of the Palmetto Bowl Rivalry that landed DJ Swearinger on this list.

In the midst of South Carolina’s five-win-streak against Clemson, Swearinger laid out Tiger running back Andre Ellington and then decided to parade over him and taunt him.

It wasn’t just that hit, though. Swearinger was constantly showing bad sportsmanship and

If only Swearinger could’ve played for the Gamecocks a few years later so Deshaun Watson could’ve carved him to shreds.

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