Case containing Howard's Rock at Clemson vandalized

The case for Howard's Rock at Clemson's Memorial Stadium was vandalized early Wednesday.

According to the school, the rock appears to be unharmed but the glass from the case it sits in was broken. The rock was taken out of the stadium on Wednesday.

Clemson released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying it was looking into the incident. The school said the vandalism was reported by construction workers working on stadium renovations early Wednesday morning and that police are currently investigating.

“Howard's Rock is a very important and visible part of our campus and our stadium, and we know many students, alumni and fans come to see it throughout the year,” Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich said. “We’ll work to quickly have it back in its home and available for all to see as quickly as possible.”

It's not the first time the rock has been vandalized. An 18-year-old was arrested in June 2013 after a vandalism incident on June 2, 2013. After that vandalism incident, which saw a piece broken off the rock, Howard's Rock got a new case. And now, it'll have to have an even newer case to replace the replacement that was just vandalized.

Clemson players rub the rock, named for former Clemson coach Frank Howard, before every home game for good luck.

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