Vote for The Swarm

[IowaHawk19]

Go vote for The Swarm as college football's greatest tradition!!

http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/goodyear/2015/winningtraditions/#!/

 

[BubsFinn]

But it isn't. Not even close. Sorry, just a fact.

 

[IowaHawk19]

But it isn't. Not even close. Sorry, just a fact.

Did you look at the list? Has to be one of the top ones on there.

 

[BubsFinn]

I did look at the list, and many on it were just as weak. The real great college football traditions are not on it.
Of the ones on the list, I'd have to go with Ralphie.

 

[Birky]

I did look at the list, and many on it were just as weak. The real great college football traditions are not on it.
Of the ones on the list, I'd have to go with Ralphie.

You think the Swarm is weak? It's an awesome tradition!

That said, I agree, Ralphie is probably even better.

 

[cedarvalleykid14]

I kinda like the tradition of winning...8-0 and counting. Yah, I'll go with that.

As for the Swarm, I don't know of anyone in college football who has ever had anything like it. It's a symbol of unity and teamwork and humility. It's understated. It's not about "me." Maybe that's why there's nothing else like it. Maybe that's why some of you don't appreciate it.

 

[LeroyHawk]

I love the swarm. It could just be my "everything was better then" memory, but it seems like they do it a little faster today and a little more spread out than when it started. I liked it when it was really slow and they stayed in a tighter "swarm". Still love it, though.

 

[TS568]

Out of that list it has to be 12th man but I voted Swarm. Do you think the Swarm is nationally recognized? I agree with Bubsfinn, lots of great ones not included. I suppose Touchdown Jesus, Chief Osceola and others that aren't as PC can't be used.

 

[bravehawks1]

I love the swarm. It could just be my "everything was better then" memory, but it seems like they do it a little faster today and a little more spread out than when it started. I liked it when it was really slow and they stayed in a tighter "swarm". Still love it, though.

Like the swarm on the day of Brent Greenwood's day as honorary captain. That was simply awesome with the slow deliberate swagger that backed Brent as they came out!! Maybe not a tradition, but memorable

 

[MeetTheFerentz]

Ralphie is the best tradition of those listed, IMHO. Of course, any list like this that doesn't include the "Script Ohio" is completely invalid, anyway.

 

[Birky]

I think the Swarm is better than script Ohio. I don't get why that is so awesome other than it's old, and it is done in a stadium where the home team always wins.