re: Gamecocks, was it worth it?

I consider football, basketball, soccer, baseball the big 4.

Keep in mind Clemson was the title game in soccer two years ago.

I don't count women's sports.

I think Clemson will win a baseball title at some point. It has been competitive in baseball. Clemson is ranked 14th in winning percentage for all its seasons, and 8th for number of wins. Clemson's winning percentage across all seasons played is higher than any SEC school. LINK

Basketball is the biggest challenge with the proximity of the NC schools. But playing in ACC gives Clemson a chance at one magical season at least because of so many opportunities to play great programs.

Clemson has also won at least 2 natties in waterskiing in Division 2. It isn't a NCAA sport but one of the better programs in waterskiing.