CLEMSON - Nicknames are given, and sometimes they're earned.
Erik Bakich was asked about Jacob McGovern's performance against USC Upstate, with his well-known change to his last name formatted within the question.
Bakich jumped in, asking if his sophomore pitcher liked the nickname "McShovern."
McGovern gave a simple nod, and it's likely he doesn't mind the title he's been given.
As Clemson's backs were against the wall with the bases juiced at the top of the fifth Friday, it was time to earn the moniker.
McGovern stepped onto the mound, and knew it was do or die for the Tigers.