Rivals. Every school has at least one. They keep the competitive nature alive and a sibling rivalry everlasting. Everyone is hungry for bragging rights and claiming top notch titles for their school. With the recent game between Penn State and Pitt, and you know the school sibling rivalry will be out in full effect.
Prepare for snide remarks, sound piercing chants, school pride, and trash talk... lots and lots of trash talk. Here are five signs you have a school sibling rivalry:
1. The bumper stickers...
You know that any chance you get to show off your school pride, you will. Your car is covered in bumper stickers to show everyone that your alma mater is Penn State. Your parents better be reppin' both schools on the back of your car to showcase to the world that they have a rivalry in their household.
2. School pride...
It's game day. You know what that means— you are expected to be decked out in your school's colors to show your school pride. Everyone knows you'll be covered head-to-toe in the ever popular blue and white, but what will your family be wearing? There will be a clear divide of blue and white and blue and gold from your family. That way, no fights break out... yet.
3. No sports talk at the dinner table...
You know how you aren't supposed to talk about politics or religion at the dinner table? Well, you shouldn't be talking about sports either. However, if you want an argument to break out over why one school is better than the other, then go for it. Get your fists up because this will be a never ending battle. Everyone will be leaving the dinner table with a headache and a sore throat from yelling.
4. The chants...
You'll hear the booming trash talk chants of "Eat Sh*t Pitt" or "Penn State sucks" encasing the stadium. Talk about fighting words. If a fight ever bursts out between you and your sibling, you know someone will throw a jab at your school. Game on. I will take your snarky comment and raise you with a harsher statement. Remember, you started this, not me. Can't take the heat? Get out of the stadium.
5. The songs...
Every school has their anthem songs to pump up not only the crowd but their team. If "Sweet Caroline" comes on, you best believe this is a welcoming challenge of a sing-off. Both Penn State and Pitt fans share a love for this song.
So who were the winners this year for the Pitt vs. Penn State game? That's a no brainer.
After all, Penn State is known for having the greatest team spirit.