There's nothing quite like a college football game, and there's definitely nothing like a UT Longhorn football game either. I grew up watching the legendary UT/A&M, so I knew the hype that revolved around a game at DKR. However, it wasn't until my freshmen year at the first home game of the season that I realized how special game day is in Longhorn country. So two years and many games later, here's list of reasons why being a Longhorn in Austin, Texas on game day is one of the greatest feelings in the world.
1. Seeing DKR covered in burnt orange.
Because there's nothing quite like seeing every fan covered head to toe in one of the greatest colors in the world.
2. Everyone throwing up the horns at every opportunity.
From sun up to sun down, the horns stay up on gameday in Austin, Texas.
3. Watching as the World's Largest Texas flag is opened all across the field before the start of every game.
The World's Largest Texas flag is brought out before every game, pep rallies in front of the tower, and other UT spirit events by the co-ed fraternity Alpha Phi Omega. I mean everything's bigger in Texas, so it's only natural that the world's largest flag can be found in the state capitol.
4. Yelling "Hook em Horns" all day.
Because why wouldn't you?
5. Seeing the band run out Big Bertha before the game.
I mean of course we have the biggest bass drum in the world at our football games.
6. Singing "Eyes of Texas" before (and after) the game.
The best school song out there, and staying Eyes to Eyes is the best part of the day.
7. Hearing Smokey the Cannon go off after every touchdown.
Even though I know it's coming once we score a touch down, it still scares me every time.
8. Seeing Bevo at every game.
BEVO XV IS HERE!!! Long may he reign!!!!
9. Singing "Texas Fight" after every touchdown.
"Give 'em hell! Give 'em hell! Make 'em eat shit! And it's goodbye to all the rest!!"
10. Watching the band perform during halftime.
Bands are always a great source of entertainment, and UT's always creates a unique show for each game.
11. Seeing the top of the tower lit up burnt orange after a winning game.
It's an amazing feeling anytime the tower is lit up, but it's especially great after witnessing an exciting win.
12. When Matthew McConaughey comes to a game.
Because there's nothing better than seeing every longhorn's favorite alumni at DKR.
13. WHEN TEXAS BEATS NO. 10 NOTRE DAME IN A DOUBLE OVERTIME.
My heart stopped multiple times Sunday night, but UT prevailed and I've never been prouder to call myself a Texas Longhorn!!
