Origin: In 1960, a rock from Death Valley, CA was given to then head coach Frank Howard by a friend. Howard didn't think anything of the rock and it was used as a doorstop in his office for several years. In September of 1966, while cleaning out his office, Howard noticed the rock and told Clemson Athletic director Gene Willimon, "Take this rock and throw it over the fence or out in the ditch...do something with it, but get it out of my office." Willimon had the rock placed on a pedestal at the top of the east end zone hill that the team ran down to enter the field for games.

Why it's awesome: On September 24, 1966 (the first time Clemson players ran by the rock), they beat conference rival Virginia, 40-35. From that point forward, Howard told his players, "Give me 110% or keep your filthy hands off of my rock."

And if an old rock doesn't do it for you, Clemson's run to the field is frequently referred to as "The Most Exciting 25 seconds in College Football."

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