How to Fit in at a University of Texas Football Game

In college football, the University of Texas is a perennial top-ten favorite. Their national championships have established them a fan base that extends well beyond the Austin city limits. Thousands of devoted fans gather at Daryl K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium each Saturday to cheer their team to victory. If you have never been to a UT home football game and are given the opportunity, jump at the chance. Join in on the action, experience the energy and partake in UT game day like you are one of the hometown crowd.

Instructions

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      Wear the official University of Texas colors of burnt orange and white. Beloved UT Coach Mack Brown coined the phrase, "Come early, be loud, stay late, wear orange." You'll likely be mistaken as a team rival if you wear anything else. Buy official University of Texas clothing online at the University of Texas Co-op Bookstore or online.

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      Familiarize yourself with common University of Texas football terminology. The school mascot is a live longhorn named Bevo, while the costumed longhorn that prances up and down the sidelines is called Hook-em. The giant bass drum that you see on the UT sidelines is called Big Bertha, and the cannon that fires after each Texas score is aptly named Old Smokey.

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      Rattle the Daryl K.Royal Memorial stadium with the roar of the "Texas Fight" chant. One side of the stadium yells, "Texas!" while the other side of the stadium echos back, "Fight!" When it's your turn to yell, follow the crowd and do your part to scream as loud as possible.

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      Sing the school song commonly called "Texas Fight" and officially named "TAPS;" and be prepared to sing it many times throughout the game. The school song and official Alma Mater is called "The Eyes of Texas" is typically sung before and after football games as part of pre-game and post-game festivities. Learn the lyrics to "Texas Fight" and "The Eyes of Texas" at the Texas Sports website.

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      Get on your feet because University of Texas football fans stand as long as there is action on the field. Sit only during timeouts, in between quarters and during half-time.

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