The University of South Carolina failed to sell naming rights to its new ballpark, so a temporary name will be used.The University of South Carolina has failed to sell naming rights to its new ballpark, so a temporary name will be used: Carolina Stadium.
It’s the latest setback for a star-crossed facility originally slated to open for the 2008 season. Carolina Stadium will indeed open in time for the 2009 Gamecocks season. The budget for the $25-million facility calls for $12.5 million to come from the sale of naming rights.