| buckeye1 |
We have already discussed who we think are
the best college teams,how about who has
the best mascot and fight song? |
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| buckeye1 |
I will start,as my screen name,its
obvious I think BRUTUS BUCKEYE
is the hands down winner for mascots.
Eventhough OSU has TBDBITL I really
like USC's fight song(dont know the name bit
it really rocks) |
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| vtpcgeek |
As my icon implies - the Virginia Tech Hokiebird is the best mascot in all of sports. I love TECH TRIUMPH.
Techmen, we're Techmen, with spirit true and faithful,
Backing up our team with hopes undying;
Techmen, Oh, Techmen, we're out to win today,
Showing "pep" and life with which we're trying;
V. P., old V. P. You know our hearts are with you,
In our luck which never seems to die;
Win or lose we'll greet you with a glad returning,
You're the pride of V. P. I.
Chorus
Just watch our men so big and active,
Support the Orange and Maroon,
Let's go, Techs! We know our ends and backs are stronger,
With winning hopes, we fear defeat no longer,
To see our team plow through the line, boys,
Determined now to win or die;
So give a Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi!
Rae, Ri, old V. P. I.
Fight men, Oh, fight men! we're going to be champions,
Adding to our list another vict'ry;
Football or baseball, the games in which we star,
They're the sports that made old V. P. famous.
Hold them, just hold them! Your know the corps' behind you,
Watching ev'ry movement that you make;
Winning games was nothing for our teams before us,
Keep the "rep" for V. P's. sake.
VPI Victory March:
You have seen the Hoyas tumble,
You have made the Indians cry,
And you know the Army mule
Once took a kick at V. P. I.
Worthy teams from Lexington
Have fought with all their might;
But now it's time to show the world
That VPI can fight.
Interlude
GO, TECH!
GO, TECH!
H-O-K-I-E-S, HOKIES!
Chorus
Clear the way, so that team from Tech
Can roll to Victory!
No foe can stand the test,
So fight your best, and we will do the rest.
Strength and speed keep you in the lead;
You'll never go astray.
Our banner high shall ever fly
For victory is ours today. |
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| G. COLTON |
Now if someone would just explain what is a Hookie and Buckeye?????????
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| buckeye1 |
| A Buckeye is very similiar to a chestnut |
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| andreseng |
| I've always gotten a kick out of Ralphie: |
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| JimH |
Notre Dame:
Notre Dame Victory March
Without a doubt the most recognizable collegiate fight song in the nation, the "Notre Dame Victory March" was written just past the turn of the century by two brothers who were University of Notre Dame graduates.
Michael J. Shea, a 1905 graduate, wrote the music and his brother, John F. Shea, who earned degrees in 1906 and 1908, wrote the words. The song was copyrighted in 1908 and a piano verson, complete with lyrics, was published that year.
Michael, who became a priest in Ossining, N.Y., collaborated on the project with John, who lived in Holyoke, Mass. The song's public debut came in the winter of 1908 when Michael played it on the organ of the Second Congregational Church in Holyoke.
The "Notre Dame Victory March" later was presented by the Shea brothers to the University and it first appeared under the copyright of the University of Notre dame in 1928. The copyright was assigned to the publishing company of Edwin H. Morris and the copyright for the beginning of the song is still in effect.
The words and music which begin with the words "Cheer, cheer for Old Notre Dame" are in the public domain in the United States, but are protected in all territories outside of the country.
Notre Dame's fight song was first performed at Notre Dame on Easter Sunday, 1909, in the rotunda of the Administration Building. The University of Notre Dame band, under the direction of Prof. Clarence Peterson, played it as part of its athletic event 10 years later. In 1969, as college football celebrated its centennial, the "Notre Dame Victory March" was honored as the "greatest of all fight songs."
Michael Shea was the pastor of St. Augustine's Church in Ossining until his death in 1938. John Shea, a baseball monogram winner at Notre Dame, became a Massachusetts state senator and live in Holyoke until his death in 1965.
Lyrics:
Rally sons of Notre Dame:
Sing her glory and sound her fame,
Raise her Gold and Blue
And cheer with voices true:
Rah, rah, for Notre Dame
We will fight in ev-ry game,
Strong of heart and true to her name
We will ne'er forget her
And will cheer her ever
Loyal to Notre Dame
Cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame,
Wake up the echoes cheering her name,
Send a volley cheer on high,
Shake down the thunder from the sky.
What though the odds be great or small
Old Notre Dame will win over all,
While her loyal sons are marching
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| Happyowner |
Every college has a legend,
Passed on from year to year,
To which they pledge allegiance
And always cherish dear.
But of all the honored idols,
There's but one that stands the test
It's the stately Nittany Lion,
The symbol of our best.
-Chorus-
Hail to the Lion, Loyal and True,
Hail Alma Mater, with your White and Blue,
Penn State forever, Molder of men,
Fight for her honor, Fight, and Victory again.
Verse 2 "Ivy League"
There's old Pittsburgh with its Panther,
And Penn her Red and Blue.
Dartmouth with its Indian,
And Yale her Bulldog too.
There's old Princeton with its Tiger,
And Cornell with its Bear.
But speaking now of vict'ry,
We'll get the Lion's Share.
Verse 3 "Big Ten"
Indiana has its Hoosiers,
Purdue its gold and black,
The Wildcats of Northwestern,
And Spartans on attack,
Ohio State has its Buckeyes,
Up north the Wolverines,
But the mighty Nittany Lions,
The best they've ever seen.
-James A. Leyden '14
Fight On, State
Fight on State, Fight on State,
Strike your gait and win.
Victory we predict for thee,
We're ever true to you, dear old White and Blue.
Onward State, Onward State,
Roar, Lions, Roar!
We'll hit that line, roll up the score,
Fight on to victory evermore,
Fight on, on On, on, on,
Fight on, on Penn State!
-Joe Saunders '15
Victory
Fight, fight fight, for the Blue and the White,
Victory will our slogan be,
Dear Alma Mater, fairest of all,
Thy loyal sons will obey thy call
To fight, fight, figh, with all their might,
Ever the goal to gain,
Into the game for Penn State's fame
Fight on to Victory,
WE! ARE! PENN! STATE!
Fight on to Victory!
-James A. Leyden '14 |
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| VA Tech Hokie |
I second vtpcgeek's statement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Hokies!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| MDteX |
quote:
Originally posted by buckeye1
We have already discussed who we think are
the best college teams,how about who has
the best mascot and fight song?
Something slightly off-topic---Sports Illustrated did an article last football season on the most recognized school logo.
The winner---The University of Texas Longhorn! |
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| cycler15 |
USC Trojan Fight Songs
"FIGHT ON"
Fight On for ol' SC
Our men Fight On to victory.
Our Alma Mater dear,
looks up to you
Fight On and win
For ol' SC
Fight On to victory
Fight On!
This song is usually played after first downs and touchdowns. The music for USC's fight song, "Fight On," was composed in 1922 by USC dental student Milo Sweet (with lyrics by Sweet and Glen Grant) as an entry in a Trojan spirit contest. In addition to inspiring generations of Trojan fans and players, the song has been used in numerous recordings and movies. Legend has it that during World War II in the Pacific, an American task force attacked an island held by the Japanese. As the Americans stormed the beach, "Fight On" blared from the deck of one of the transports. The U.S. men let out a tremendous roar and eventually won the island.
"ALL HAIL"
All hail to Alma Mater,
To thy glory we sing;
All hail to Southern California,
Loud let thy praises ring;
Where Western sky meets Western sea
Our college stands in majesty.
Sing our love to Alma Mater,
Hail, all hail to thee.
The words and music to USC's alma mater, "All Hail," were composed in the early 1920s by Al Wesson, Troy's longtime sports information director. He wrote the song as a student member of the Trojan Marching Band for the finale of a 1923 campus show.
"CONQUEST"
Another famous USC song is the regal processional march, "Conquest," by Alfred Newman. It is usually played after every USC score and victory. This stirring battle cry, from Newman's score to the 1947 motion picture classic "Captain from Castile," has become synonymous with the championship tradition of USC since the Trojans adopted it in 1954 during a basketball game against Oregon State. Newman, a legendary composer of film music, was the musical director of Twentieth Century-Fox Studios. |
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| cycler15 |
quote:
Originally posted by vtpcgeek
As my icon implies - the Virginia Tech Hokiebird is the best mascot in all of sports.
You have a turkey as a mascot... :2: |
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| intek_gsr |
| Can anyone say "Gooooooo Dawg, Sic Them!" Of course it the UGA Bulldogs................... |
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| G. COLTON |
"On Wisconsin" \
Haven't heard that one and that is the only one that I remember.
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| vtpcgeek |
quote:
Originally posted by cycler15
You have a turkey as a mascot... :2:
And damned proud of it. |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by MDteX
Something slightly off-topic---Sports Illustrated did an article last football season on the most recognized school logo.
The winner---The University of Texas Longhorn!
Wow! I thought the "T" was for Tennessee :D
I think the catchiest fight songs (without the lyrics) is USC and Notre Dame. Every time I watch them play the damn tune I find myself murmuring them.
What about Sparky? Weird story behind this mascot. The animation or likeness was purchased from Walt Disney back in the 50's after they mothballed the character after one cartoon. |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by andreseng
I've always gotten a kick out of Ralphie:
Arnt there some good stories about Ralphie being kidnapped? Or am I thinking of another mascot? |
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| Sinecure |
In honor of the thread starter:
M GO BLUE
Hail to the Victors is undoubtedly the best fight song. Come on!
Now for a cheer they are here, triumphant!
Here they come with banners flying,
In stalwart step they're nighing,
With shouts of vict'ry crying,
We hurrah, hurrah, we greet you now,
Hail!
Far we their praises sing
For the glory and fame they've bro't us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Far we their praises tell
For the glory and fame they've bro't us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Here they come, Hurrah!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
the leaders and best
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!
We cheer them again
We cheer and cheer again
For Michigan, we cheer for Michigan
We cheer with might and main
We cheer, cheer, cheer
With might and main we cheer!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!
As for mascots, I must admit that I'd choose Handsome Dan over a Wolverine.
The original?:
Chick Magnet:
Bulldog-Bulldog, Bow-wow-wow, Eli-Yale!:
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| BLACK-BLING-MDX |
OH!
IO!
GO BUCKEYES!
Carmen Ohio:
Oh! Come let's sing Ohio's praise,
and songs to Alma Mater raise;
While our hearts rebounding thrill,
with joy which death alone can still.
Summer's heat or winter's cold.
The seasons pass, the years will roll;
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship O-hi-o.
These jolly days of priceless worth,
By far the gladdest days on earth,
Soon will pass and we not know,
How dearly we love O-hi-o.
We should strive to keep the name,
Of fair repute and spotless fame,
So, in college halls we'll grow,
To love the better, O-hi-o.
Tho' age may dim our mem'ry's store,
We'll think of happy days of yore,
True to friend and frank to foe,
As sturdy sons of O-hi-o.
If on seas of care we roll,
'Neath blackened sky, o'er barren shoal,
Tho'ts of thee bid darkness go,
Dear Alma Mater O-hi-o.
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| buckeye1 |
Way to go Blac Bling MDX:
OH
IO
Lets hope Troy and the boys
can survive our very tough
early schedule and then relax
until we pound that team from up
north in November. |
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| andreseng |
quote:
Originally posted by QRTLOW
Arnt there some good stories about Ralphie being kidnapped? Or am I thinking of another mascot?
He's a little too big to be kidnapped! Must be another mascot. |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by andreseng
He's a little too big to be kidnapped! Must be another mascot.
Beg to differ. Read the 6th paragraph in this site. Seems Some Air Force Cadets had other plans for Ralphie.
http://www.autumnspectacle.com/colorado-runout.htm |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by buckeye1
...who has
the best mascot and fight song?
:cool: :1:
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer,
A helluva, helluva, helluva, hell of an engineer,
Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear,
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer.
Oh, if I had a daughter, sir, I'd dress her in White and Gold,
And put her on the campus, to cheer the brave and bold.
But if I had a son, sir, I'll tell you what he'd do.
He would yell, "To Hell with Georgia," like his daddy used to do.
Oh, I wish I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand pounds,
A college bell to put it in and a clapper to stir it around.
I'd drink to all good fellows who come from far and near.
I'm a ramblin', gamblin', hell of an engineer. |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by msu79gt82
[B]
:cool: :1:
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer,
A helluva, helluva, helluva, hell of an engineer,
Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear,
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer. /B]
Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum, Shoulda named 'em the Bucaneers.
Okay, I say that's the best unofficial fight songs for campus engineering colleges. That's a hornet right? |
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| msu79gt82 |
quote:
Originally posted by QRTLOW
Okay, I say that's the best unofficial fight songs for campus engineering colleges.
Unofficial? Uh thats the official fight song. :1: Go Jackets!
We gave Notre Dame all they wanted; if it wasn't for the very questionable overturning of the on the field call of Calvin Johnson's catch, GT may have pulled it off. :rolleyes: |
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| screbr |
quote:
Originally posted by msu79gt82
:cool: :1:
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer,
A helluva, helluva, helluva, hell of an engineer,
Like all the jolly good fellows, I drink my whiskey clear,
I'm a Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and a hell of an engineer.
Oh, if I had a daughter, sir, I'd dress her in White and Gold,
And put her on the campus, to cheer the brave and bold.
But if I had a son, sir, I'll tell you what he'd do.
He would yell, "To Hell with Georgia," like his daddy used to do.
Oh, I wish I had a barrel of rum and sugar three thousand pounds,
A college bell to put it in and a clapper to stir it around.
I'd drink to all good fellows who come from far and near.
I'm a ramblin', gamblin', hell of an engineer.
Music to my ears. :cool: |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by msu79gt82
Unofficial? Uh thats the official fight song. :1: Go Jackets!
We gave Notre Dame all they wanted; if it wasn't for the very questionable overturning of the on the field call of Calvin Johnson's catch, GT may have pulled it off. :rolleyes:
I admire the fact they actually played somebody their first week. Starting this year the NCAA has allowed an extra game to be scheduled. 74 out of 119 Division I-A teams scheduled a game against a paid Division I-AA team so this week there are a lot of teams spending time in the whirlpool.
Texas played North Texas State
Akron played Penn State
Louisiana Tech played Nebraska
Northern Illinois played Ohio State
Since college football doesn't have a preseason these "Practice games" might be a good idea. Unless your the team getting paid to be a tackling dummy
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| R Stevens |
quote:
Originally posted by QRTLOW
I admire the fact they actually played somebody their first week. Starting this year the NCAA has allowed an extra game to be scheduled. 74 out of 119 Division I-A teams scheduled a game against a paid Division I-AA team so this week there are a lot of teams spending time in the whirlpool.
Texas played North Texas State
Akron played Penn State
Louisiana Tech played Nebraska
Northern Illinois played Ohio State
Since college football doesn't have a preseason these "Practice games" might be a good idea. Unless your the team getting paid to be a tackling dummy
:D
Get your facts straight - Teams in the MAC (e.g. Akron) are Division I-A, not AA. |
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| QRTLOW |
quote:
Originally posted by R Stevens
Get your facts straight - Teams in the MAC (e.g. Akron) are Division I-A, not AA.
Call me an idiot for grouping Akron in there. My bad. They were the MAC Champs last year.
The rest of the MAC is astounding as such with the first week schedule:
WEST
Ball State: 1-0
Central Michigan 0-1
Notrhern Illinois 0-1
Toledo 0-1
Western Michigan 0-1
Eastern Michigan 0-1
EAST
Buffalo 1-0
Ohio 1-0
Akron 0-1
Bowling Green 0-1
Kent State 0-1
Miami OH 0-1 |
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| cycler15 |
| Please keep this thread to discussions on fight songs and mascots. There is another thread to discuss the college football season. Thanks. |
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