Castine, Joby

Joby C. Castine made himself the preeminent expert on the Gamecock Linthead Link, prompting friends to suggest he needs a new hobby, or possibly therapy.

A lifelong resident of Olympia Mill Village in South Carolina, Castine became a Gamecock fan at a young age, despite his father's best efforts.

Castine attended the University of South Carolina, earning a BA degree while cheering on the Gamecocks. He went on to earn a JD from the USC School of Law, possibly to extend his eligibility for student rates at football games. When he isn't defending the honor and memory of long-dead football c...