I am a WVU girl. 100%. I love my 'Eers. I have a key chain that says, I am a Mountaineer Fan and damn is it hard! Only WVU fans will get it, but no one knows heartbreak and how to be a kick butt underdog quite like we do.
Now before the game, it's crazy. One of the most popular places to go is the Blue Lot. People drink, eat, drink, flip-cup, corn-hole and socialize. Some of the best food can be found here and about 30,000 people tail gate in this lot...
The blue lot ^ this is a huge hospital parking lot filled to the brim with people, RV's and cars.. GREAT TIME
Check out this link to an ESPN coverage of our tailgate (under 40 secs) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZkdQwfOEYE&feature=related
Morgantown is a football town. People of West Virginia love God, Family and WVU :) We take traditions very seriously! Some of my favorites are the first down cheer.... 
It is a brilliant science and such a neat cheer. It gives me goosebumps and always thrills me :)
It is a brilliant science and such a neat cheer. It gives me goosebumps and always thrills me :)We have the cheer that one side of the stadium chants - let's gooooooo while the other replies with a MOUNTAINEERS!
We all wear certain colors, we have gold rush days, white outs, blues...we are a fan base that unites.
There is also the wonderful band, they do a great flying WV and a great state outline during the half time show! 
There is also the tradition of after the win, you stand with 60,000 of your closest and best friends and sing our favorite song.... COUNTRY ROADS, Yes the John Denver Song...
In 2003, SIOC rattled off a list of 100 things you absolutely, positively had to do before you graduated -- or before you died, at least. #3 on that list was Hold hands with a "West Virginia mountain mama" and belt out Take Me Home, Country Roads alongside the Mountaineers football team -- and 60,000 others -- after a home win. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/sioncampus/10/27/east/index.html
.Almost heaven, West Virginia.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bsx666C7hk
do yourself a favor, check out the video. This is my senior year, we were a tad under the influence but still makes me tear up lol. I am so thankful for my good seats and not the student section anymore, although it was a great time I love being closer to the field.
do yourself a favor, check out the video. This is my senior year, we were a tad under the influence but still makes me tear up lol. I am so thankful for my good seats and not the student section anymore, although it was a great time I love being closer to the field.
Now, while I usually have a beer or two I am not huge drinker. A lot of people that go to WVU do drink, it is the #1 party college town. But I don't go for the drinks I go for the football. Despite the alcohol in this video, the kid does a good job of showing you what a tail gate in Motown means.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VeHrU3BpDQ&feature=related
No me, there is nothing like a WVU game. We have a great stadium, great fans and tons of Mountaineer Pride. If you are thinking about joining a great team in the Big East, do yourself a favor and become a Mountaineer. We will teach you about loosing, winning and having a great time. But remember there a few Mountaineer rules I will leave you with :)
1. Never schedule anything important on a day WVU is scheduled to play football. · Don't get married. · Don't have a baby. · Don't die. There are typically 353 other days of the year to do those things on. Choose one of them!
2. Never attend a wedding during a WVU football game unless you carry a TV... and watch it during the ceremony and reception.
3. It is against the rules to not wear gold and blue on ANY game day. More points go to those wearing football jerseys, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, boxers, jewelry, and jackets, preferably all at the same time. Good old gold and blue always works especially if it's old school stuff from your WVU days. Anything else is always gay.
4. Always and I mean ALWAYS, return any "Lets Go" with a hearty "Mountaineers!" This is true even during funerals, sex, in foreign countries or when witnessing the birth of your child.
5. Every vehicle you see while driving that contains a Pitt or Virginia Tech sticker should be honked at then flipped off. To be on the safe side, do this to every car with a Pennsylvania or Virginia license plate.
6. When Notre Dame plays Pitt, it is mandatory to despise both teams. There are no winners.
7. You cannot have a second favorite football team behind WVU. You are only permitted to have another team that you hate the least.
8. It is OK to be emotional (and even "tear" up) during the following: First beer of the first tailgate of the season Your child's first WVU game When the band plays the Alma Mater, Simple Gifts, or Country Roads When Tony Caridi says, "It's a great day to be a Mountaineer wherever you may be!" Watching the sun rise on the way to a game Anytime anyone mentions Miami and blocked punt in the same day WVU winning the National Championship
9. Always take off your hat during the Alma Mater and physically remove the hats of anyone in your vicinity who fails to do so.
10. Tailgating is mandatory. And by tailgating, you must be drinking beer before 6:00 AM. This includes both home and away games.
11. When you die, you must have at least one item of WVU memorabilia with you. (Specify which one in your will, that way your spouse won't pick something stupid).
12. Your children should be taught to let you know when they "have to take a Panther."
13. You are forbidden to fall for the National Media crap sandwich that JoePa is still a "good guy." In reality, he is a bitter senile old man reduced to a cheerleader and referee-baiter. His credibility went south forever when he hired Galen "Cheatin" Hall to resurrect his sorry football program.
14. Recruiting must be followed as intensely as any game. This is true even if it puts your job/career at risk.
15. Attend the Spring Game. It makes it easier to survive the summer.
16. Try to never boo a former or current WVU football player who is playing in the NFL (Not even Chris Henry). But as always you can boo any player who once played against WVU with all of your might. (ie, dog killer Michael Vick aka Ron Mexico)
17. Correct anyone who doesn't refer to WVU as "THE" only real university in West Virginia .
18. ESPN employees must be verbally taunted at every opportunity. Note: Mark May is Pitt Grad!
19. Hang a WVU flag outside of your house every day. If any of your neighbors counter this with a VT/Pitt flag, it is your solemn duty to tear it down and deface it anyway you see fit.
20. It is important to consider the "good old days" ARE NOW. Enjoy them!!!!! And Let's Goooooo Mountaineers!!!!!!
