SEC Football

Down here in the South Sweet Tea, BBQ, Church, and SEC football are just our way of life. If you are like me and live in the South you know that Football is a HUGE deal!! Well it is that time of year again! Which means it is time to fire up all those grills and mix some good cocktails. Get ready for all the friendly trash talking because you know it is never in short supply when game day rolls around. Now every team in the SEC has different ways that they prepare for the game but here at MSU we have a few traditions that we never miss.

1.     Get ready to take some Aleve or wear earplugs because if you have never been to Bulldog Country then you are in for a very LOUD surprise. That’s right Ladies and Gentlemen the MSU Cowbell. They are extremely loud and I hate to say it annoying, but I love them at the same time because it makes us who we are! It has been a tradition of ours from when MSU was all about Agriculture, like many people still think we are. Now the bells are just our way of making some noise to cheer on our team and to cause a little frustration and intimidation to the opposing team!

 

Freshman year me with my bell and the big Cowbell

 

2.     TAILGATING!! I know every team in the SEC tailgates but we all have different ways of going about it. Here at MSU we tailgate in the Junction. This area of green plush grass turns into elaborately decorated tents full of food and drinks all for just a few hours. I love seeing all the different tents decorated for game day. From silverware and chandeliers to big flat screen TVs you really will see it all. Now if you are wondering where the name the Junction came from well this area on campus actually used to be a Railroad Junction hence the name today!  

 

3.     Our last BIG tradition is probably the DAWG POUND ROCK! The dawg pound rock begins a little bit before everyone enters the stadium (Davis Wade Stadium) and then continues inside. This starts by our coach and the players walking through the junction with everyone cheering and ringing their Cowbells to pump them up. Then it finishes inside with the actual Dawg Pound Rock. This is a dance that the players do to the song “Who Let the Dogs Out”.

 

4.     Also I cannot forget to mention our Bulldog! His name is Bully!

 

So it’s time to break out all those cute outfits in your teams colors and cheer them on! If you are ever at MSU be sure to check out some of these Traditions! On that note let me end by saying have a great weekend!! See you on Monday!

 

P.S.  Go Dawgs! Maroon and White!!

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie