How much is Howard’s Rock worth to the Clemson faithful? It’s priceless. There isn’t a dollar amount that can be attached to the venerated and iconic rock that Clemson coaches and players have touched prior to each home football game since 1966.
On September 24th of that season, the rock made its debut at the season’s home opener as Clemson fought back from an 18-point deficit with 17 minutes left to beat Virginia 40-35. Head coach Frank Howard, now a believer, told his team “Give me 110 percent or keep your filthy hands off my rock.” It was at that point the legend began and the rock has been a part of Clemson folklore for almost 50 years.