The Top 5 Most Ridiculous and Hilarious Traditions in College Football

Skip the customary annual ‘political debate over dinner’ holiday tradition in favor of these fun-filled favorites.

A much safer option,

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1. Remember when toilet papering a house was something you did to your worse enemy? Not at Auburn University. After a win, fans toilet paper the oaks on Toomer's Corner on campus. This tradition, that started in 1972, was stopped for three years after an Alabama fan poisoned the trees, but now it’s back. Do you think desperate college students clean it up afterward to stock their bathrooms? TWO-PLY PARTY

2. A tradition at Murray State since the late 70s, a horse nicknamed Racer One runs a lap around the field at home games after a touchdown. This tradition also comes to you from the school where after couples DTR, they hang their shoes on the Shoe Tree for luck. SOLE MATES

3. After their rival Georgia Tech discontinued their annual game, Clemson Tigers fans hit back with their wallets. They spent $2 bills stamped with the team’s signature orange tiger paw logo all over Atlanta. This 40-year tradition still remains, with Clemson fans paying with said $2 bills when traveling to away games. WAIT, SOMEONE CARRIES CASH? 

4. Florida State University began a “sod cemetery” back in 1962. The team would bring back grass from their opponent’s field after a win. But now there are new rules in place. The Seminoles must be underdogs or the victory must be in a championship or bowl game to warrant a sod funeral.  REST IN PEACE

5. A tradition nearly 100 years in the making is arriving via boat for a Washington Huskies football game. Then fans relive their spring break by boatgating. They party on boats and like any other tailgate there are ping pong tables, grills, TVs and of course plenty to drink. BUT WILL THERE BE SKINNY DIPPING?

It's Scrumtastic - 5 Things You Need To Know About The Rugby World Cup

The Royal family (and the world) are into it, so why not expand your horizons?

Sussex seal of approval,
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1. While you may have never considered watching the Rugby World Cup, you should because it’s a worldwide phenomenon that’s more popular than the Super Bowl (but we doubt it has better commercials). Around 98.2 million people watched this year’s Super Bowl and the last Rugby World Cup final drew an audience of 120 million. The tournament in Japan runs from September 20 - November 2, 2019. THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING

2. This tournament is nothing new – it started in 1987. This is the first time it has been hosted by an Asian nation and the crowds have been massive. Japan stockpiled beer and booze to accommodate the massive crowds, as many were worried that the rowdy rugby crowds would deplete the stash. We can guarantee you there are a lot of fans “shooting the boot” aka a “shoey.” Translated that means drinking a beer out of a cleat (sometimes a used one). CLEAT CULTURE

3. There are 20 teams representing 20 nations in the tournament that leads up to the big final game, where players play for the “Webb Ellis Cup,” the trophy that is name for the presumed creator of rugby. Unlike the FIFA World Cup (soccer) the country’s rugby associations pay the participants, not a bigger international organization (like FIFA). CASHING IN

4. Unlike the Women’s Soccer World Cup the United States is not the team to watch, although there’s certainly reason to believe that they’ll be a competitor in the not so distant future. Keep an eye on the defending champion All Blacks from New Zealand. The All Blacks always put top talent on the field and if anything, watch them for their pre-game haka dance. It’s the ultimate in ancestral intimidation. LIKE NOTHING YOU’VE EVER SEEN BEFORE

5. The Women’s Rugby World Cup happens every four years as well, with the next one taking place in New Zealand in 2021. The tournament in 2021 will be without gender identifiers and will be simply known as the ‘Rugby World Cup 2021.’ World Rugby is the first major sports federation to do away with gender from the competition title. ULTIMATE STATEMENT

Need a little more? Check out our rugby 101.

Fashion At Its Finest - 5 Things You Need To Know About College Uniforms

In the midst of fashion week celebrations across the globe, it only made sense to discuss fashion on the field.

So trendy,

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1. Something new to keep an eye out for this season is the new patch on your team’s jerseys. The newest addition celebrates the 150th season of college football. What’s not new? The fact that you can’t sport a jersey of your favorite college football player. The NCAA (the governing body of college sports) stopped selling clothing with players’ last names and/or numbers in 2013 after being accused of trying to make money off of notable college athletes. (Remember, college athletes can’t be paid). NOT COMING TO A STORE NEAR YOU

2. Modest is hottest in college football. A few years ago, the NCAA banned players from wearing crop tops like a 1992 Right Said Fred video. (Ironically today is National One Hit Wonder Day). Players were tucking their jerseys under their pads to make it harder for their opponents to tackle them. SHOWING OFF OUR SIX PACK (OF BEER) 

3. Arizona State will be wearing new “selfless” Adidas uniforms this season. The new unis will be made of sustainable Econyl Yarn and be accompanied by cleats made from recycled materials. The University of Miami was the first ever football team to support an environmentally friendly look last season when they debuted uniforms made from recycled ocean waste. LOOKING GOOD FOR MOTHER EARTH 

4. The early football uniforms were heavily inspired by rugby. The first football helmet was created in 1893 by U.S. Naval Academy player Joseph Reeve. After being kicked in the head too many times, he put together a moleskin hat with earflaps to prevent further injury. His invention was later used by paratroopers during World War I. THAT'S USING YOUR NOGGIN'

5. There are quite a few teams sporting throwback uniforms this season, most are reverting back to the colors/uniforms when their team was winning. Then there’s Oregon. The Ducks most famous alumni is Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, who makes sure his team is outfitted. They have hundreds of uniform combinations. THE FIELD IS THE RUNWAY

Wednesday Wisdom

Everyone is sure to be talking about how the viral good deed of the football season has imploded, a one-sided rivalry and how ratings are driving on-field play. READ