So, I saw this article in the September 2011 Southern Living magazine, and am posting it in honor of a new football season and being a part of the wonderful SEC :)
The 10 Commandments of College Football Fandom.
1.) Thou shalt wear team colors. But think twice before adorning yourself with body paint - you don't want to be the Internet photo that goes viral.
2.) Thou shalt know - and sing - your team's fight song from beginning to end. Sure, you can "watermelon watermelon" your way through the alma mater, but not memorizing the fight song is a fan failure.
3.) Thou shalt keep your language clean (unless, of course, the quarterback fumbles on fourth and goal.)
4.) Thou shalt support the coach. Even when his calls are questionable.
5.) Thou shalt be respectful to visiting teams. Remember: Southern ladies and gentleman never boo.
6.) Thou shalt set up a tailgate no fewer than three hours before kickoff (six if it's a night game). Table linens and matching huggers encouraged, but not required.
7.) Thou shalt theme your tailgate food around the visiting rival. Gator bites, anyone?
8.) Thou shalt stay through the fourth quarter - rain or shine. That's what ponchos are for y'all.
9.) Thou shalt respect the solemnity of Game Day by planning weddings, births, and other life events around the football schedule.
10.) Thou shalt not covet other teams' bowl games, national championships, or Heisman Trophy wins. There's always next year.
So...that's my early...GO VOLS!! Hope everyone makes it out to Neyland Stadium Saturday to watch Tennessee take on Montana!! :)
xx -- Ashley
