![]() ![]() Before the team emerges, though, a cheerleader will be given a microphone and yell some stuff about the game. The Blue Band creates a pathway for the Nittany Lions, led by James Franklin, to run through on their way out of the tunnel. This song is one that will give you goose bumps. The band will head back in the other direction, playing “Fight On, State” once again. As they spell “LIONS” and make their way down the field, the band plays “The Nittany Lion,” with lyrics you can see here. The band will break into the Floating Lions Drill, the trademark drill of the Blue Band. Then, you really have to belt out the last verse (“May no act of ours bring shame…”).Īlso, right before breaking into the first verse of the Alma Mater, students yell “Left!” This cry from the student section is just an indication that, when swaying from side to side, you sway to the left first. Just remember the third verse (“When we stood at childhood’s gate…”) is quieter than the first two. The Alma Mater may be the most controversial song in Penn State sports, as many fans have absolutely no idea what the lyrics are without the help of a prompter - and even then, some people just kind of wing it.īut, anyway, make your school proud by familiarizing yourself with the lyrics so you won’t have to fake your way through years of singing the Alma Mater. Here’s one that every freshman experienced during convocation. The fight song is definitely one of the more well-known songs in terms of lyrics.įight On, State will get stuck in your head, so consider yourself warned. There are some lyrics you may want to learn in case you feel like singing along as a good portion of the crowd does. ![]() The highly-recognizable Penn State fight song - Fight On, State - is next up in the pregame lineup. Like most of the Blue Band songs, there are, in fact, lyrics. The most memorable part about “Victory” as a fan is the “We Are Penn State!” line that comes toward the end of the song. Following the Star Spangled Banner, the band generally does some sort of tribute to the opposing team - involving the opposition’s fight song - before breaking into “Victory.” The Blue Band then gets in formation to play the National Anthem - pretty standard sporting stuff. ![]() These students inevitably miss the opening ceremonies as the lines to get into the stadium start to back up as game time approaches. The band pregame show is often missed by a large cohort of students that are consuming as much alcohol as humanly possible before stumbling into the stadium. We’re here to placate any concerns about these proud musical traditions synonymous with Penn State football. If you have never been to a football game in Happy Valley before this weekend - much as I hadn’t before witnessing the Nittany Lions triumph over Buffalo in 2015 - you may find you don’t really know how or why people are being prompted to sing and cheer. ![]() The fact of the matter is that the songs the Blue Band performs before and during the game or that blast through the PA system in Beaver Stadium highlight some of the strongest traditions tied to Penn State football. For any freshmen or newcomers to Penn State who have yet to experience a Penn State football game in all of its glory, you may quickly realize everyone else is singing along with songs you have no prior experience with. ![]()
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