Clemson Football: 3 traditions that could be changed due to COVID-19

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers points to the sky as the Tigers prepare to run down the hill prior to their homecoming game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 17: Fans walk to Clemson Memorial Stadium (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

2. Tailgating

There have been plenty of questions about this one and not enough answers.

Tailgating is a Clemson football tradition unlike any other, but there is no way to enforce social distancing. Some states have already seemingly drawn the line and said that tailgating will not be allowed. Others have yet to release guidelines.

Even if tailgating is allowed, Clemson football fans should expect it to look differently.

Parking lots could be held at 50 percent capacity and families could be encouraged to spread out and stay with their own party. Public lots could completely ban tailgating.

In addition, there will be questions about bars, restaurants and retail stores as to how many people will be allowed in at one time and how things are handled. No matter what precautions are taken, it’s clear that things will at least look different in terms of what Tiger fans have come to known as ‘pregame normalcy.’

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