Front Porch FootballFaces of the South: Brent Skinner
Name: Brent Skinner
Hometown: Grew up in North Augusta, SC. Now live in Lexington, SC
College Team: South Carolina Gamecocks
Occupation: Founder & Owner of BP Skinner Clothiers
1. Tell us about BP Skinner Clothiers.
We are a men’s clothing store located in the heart of Columbia’s historic vista. Opened in 2012, we specialize in custom clothing for gentlemen. We also have a great selection of casual clothing, shoes and accessories to choose from.
2. How long have you been a fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks?
I’ve been a gamecock fan since I was 11 years old. My first game that I went to that year was the 1984 game against Florida State. I haven’t missed a home game since.
3. Do you have a favorite game or sports memory?
My favorite football memory would be the 2010 win against Florida in the Swamp. My favorite basketball memory would be beating Florida at Madison Square Garden to go to the final 4. I guess I like beating the Gators.
4. Does Craig Melvin look good because of a Skinner suit or does the Skinner suit look good because it’s on Craig Melvin?
Haha. I just wish I looked as good as Craig.
5. What is your favorite part about Columbia, SC?
I love the fact that Columbia is a city with great restaurants and shops and a lot to do but still has the charm of a southern town. Columbia has a lot to offer. We need to do a better job talking about all the positives instead of complaining about how hot it is.
6. If you could replace any team in the SEC who would you replace and with what team? (i.e. replace Alabama with Clemson)
I’d probably say replace Missouri. I’d love to see a team like North Carolina, but I know that would never happen. I hate that the conferences have gotten away from their geographical area.
7. Do you have a favorite vacation destination?
We love going to Kiawah.
8. Breakdown your favorite meal for us.
This could be a long answer. I’m a steakhouse guy. Start off with a dozen oysters (have to be from the northeast,) most any kind of Ceviche, Bone in Ribeye, Lobster Mac n cheese.
9. What stadium would you most like to visit?
I’d love to be in Hardrock stadium on January 11, 2021 to watch the Gamecocks. Outside of that probably the typical answer Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame.
10. If you had to recite a movie by memory what movie are you choosing?
It’d be really close between Tombstone and A Few Good Men. I could probably recite A Few Good Men the best. I can recite all of Come Fly With Me about Michael Jordan (not sure if that’s considered a movie.)
