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 Coach Dabo Swinney gathering at the Paw (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

1. Gathering at the Paw

And then there’s the big gathering at the end of every Tiger football home game.

If you believe things will look different during the pregame portion of a Clemson home game, just wait until the game clock runs out and the alma mater begins to play.

Clemson has a long-standing tradition of fans ‘Gathering at the Paw’ to sing the alma mater with the players and coaching staff. Like a big family, Tiger fans gather on the field and, honestly, it’s an experience unlike any other.

That being said, it’s more than likely not going to happen this year.

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Tiger fans could be asked to remain in their seats and exit the stadium in a distanced-manner rather than coming on the field as a way to protect fellow fans, as well as the players and coaches, from transmitting or potentially spreading the virus.

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