First Game Traditions

[Gnomeborg]

Before the first game of every year, I set out my jersey (I'm still wearing the #20 because no one has replaced Knott in my heart yet... we'll see who this year's jersey will be...) on the end of my bed, make sure it's in good shape to wear.

I also have a stuffed Cy pillow that only sleeps on my bed for the night before game days (and he gets to stay for the whole week if we win). Been doing that one since I was a little kid (though it wasn't a pillow for a lot of years).

I also always make sure I'm in the stadium the moment they open the doors, and I take a photo of Jack every 10 minutes up until kick off.

Does anyone else have any fun rituals that they go through to get ready for Cyclone Football each year?

 

[mike4cy]

You mean other than anxiety and night sweats?

 

[CoKane]

Screaming, crying, and swearing.

 

[LindenCy]

My first game ritual usually is getting my hopes up and then being disappointed.

 

[CloneinWDSM]

I like to wash my jock strap and also get the old nut cup out of the closet and ready for the next day.

 

[burn587]

Get really jittery and I feel like throwing up about 30 minutes before the game. The week of the Iowa game I can move this feeling up about 3 days.

 

[mike4cy]

Gawd I hate Iowa week. I'm sick all week hoping that we beat those ******.

 

[burn587]

Gawd I hate Iowa week. I'm sick all week hoping that we beat those ******.

Really that entire week is no fun for me. I get that same feeling to the point that the only thing I might happen to enjoy is the actual win if it happens, but either way I am just relieved it is over.

 

[mywayorcyway]

I had tons of first game traditions in college!


But I don't remember any of them. That may have been the tradition. I was a freshman for the '94 season...cut me a break.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

Line of coke and two hookers. Bring it NDSU.

 

[SouthJerseyCy]

I also always make sure I'm in the stadium the moment they open the doors, and I take a photo of Jack every 10 minutes up until kick off.

I do find this a bit odd. I really don't know how early the gates open, but if I'm reading this correctly you are left with 20-some very similar photos. Since it's...you know...a statue and all...

 

[cstrunk]

I wake up.

Put a good dip in.

Crack a cold one.

Then head to the tailgate lots.

 

[LindenCy]

I had tons of first game traditions in college!


But I don't remember any of them. That may have been the tradition. I was a freshman for the '94 season...cut me a break.

That season was a cruel entry into the world of Cyclone football. My condolences.

 

[MaccloNe]

up early, coffee, dump, more coffee, dump. Just like every day, I guess.

 

[Jordanj6502]

I do find this a bit odd. I really don't know how early the gates open, but if I'm reading this correctly you are left with 20-some very similar photos. Since it's...you know...a statue and all...

I think he means he takes a picture of the stadium every 10 minutes, as it fills in.