In Austin, there are three phases to team traditions. There's a pregame, in game and post game ritual and the post game ritual will vary depending on a win or a loss.
The pregame ritual is by far the most fun. First and foremost, comes the drinking. Get as hammered as possible before the game. There is no time limit for this. Just get wasted. Then, they take the jersey of the opposing team's quarterback, soak it in whatever the team's local alcohol of choice consists of, and then just set it on fire while singing the Copperhead fight song. We as a team are discouraged from encouraging this fan behavior, but hey, it's their thing.
The in game ritual involves the entire home crowd to hiss during the initial kick off. As the kicker trots up to kick, they start hissing and don't stop until the ball is kicked. It's much like the college game, but the fans love it so much, we adopted the practice.
Lastly, and this will vary depending on if the Copperheads win or lose, comes the post game ritual. If the Copperheads lose, all fans turn their jerseys backwards and, if they are wearing one, their hats as well. They then chant "It doesn't count anyways" as they exit the stadium. If the Copperheads win, the fans will sing the team fight song and swing their jerseys above their heads, much like the Terrible Towels in Pittsburgh. Whatever alcohol they have with them, must then be chugged before exiting the stadium.
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The pregame ritual is by far the most fun. First and foremost, comes the drinking. Get as hammered as possible before the game. There is no time limit for this. Just get wasted. Then, they take the jersey of the opposing team's quarterback, soak it in whatever the team's local alcohol of choice consists of, and then just set it on fire while singing the Copperhead fight song. We as a team are discouraged from encouraging this fan behavior, but hey, it's their thing.
The in game ritual involves the entire home crowd to hiss during the initial kick off. As the kicker trots up to kick, they start hissing and don't stop until the ball is kicked. It's much like the college game, but the fans love it so much, we adopted the practice.
Lastly, and this will vary depending on if the Copperheads win or lose, comes the post game ritual. If the Copperheads lose, all fans turn their jerseys backwards and, if they are wearing one, their hats as well. They then chant "It doesn't count anyways" as they exit the stadium. If the Copperheads win, the fans will sing the team fight song and swing their jerseys above their heads, much like the Terrible Towels in Pittsburgh. Whatever alcohol they have with them, must then be chugged before exiting the stadium.
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