Book

Beck, Stan, 1948-

College sports traditions : picking up Butch, silent night, and hundreds of others / Stan Beck, Jack Wilkinson.

Lanham : The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2013.

xx, 415 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Beck and Wilkinson detail not only the well-known traditions of major universities, but also the obscure customs of smaller schools, covering almost every college sport. The traditions covered in this book are grouped thematically, including before and after the game; mascots; rivalries, and yells, cheers, and chants. An entertaining read for every sports fan.

College sports -- Miscellanea.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-391) and index.

Traditions before the game -- Traditions during the game -- Traditions after a score -- Traditions after the 00:00's -- Annual traditions -- Traditions involving bands/music -- Entrance traditions -- Traditions reflecting the culture of the university -- Fan-related/nickname traditions -- Intramurals/club sports traditions -- Traditions for a good cause -- Mascot traditions -- Miscellaneous traditions -- Patriotic traditions -- Personal traditions -- Preseason traditions -- Traditions probably not university sanctioned -- Rivalries/the winners get what? -- Venues -- Walks -- Yells, cheers, and chants... oh my! -- My college did what, first?

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