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The Mountaineer Mantrip is a nod to the state’s proud coal industry and heritage and begins when the team is dropped off approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff at the corner of the WVU Medical Center and Don Nehlen Drive.

The song is also played after every home win and fans are encouraged to stay in the stands and join in singing “Country Roads.” The fan favorite theme song of West Virginia University, “Take Me Home Country Roads,” has been performed at every home football pregame show since 1972.

One of college basketball’s great traditions was introduced by Fred Schaus at West Virginia University in 1955. It was during that time that Schaus and Mountaineer supporter Alex Mumford came up with the idea of rolling out an elaborate gold and blue carpet for the Mountaineer players to run out on during pregame warm ups. In addition, Mountaineer players warmed up with a special gold and blue painted basketball.

The 330-plus member "Pride of West Virginia" has performed throughout the United States from nationally televised Bowl games to Presidential inaugurations. During the past twenty years, the WVU Band has performed before more than one million people and has traveled to several major U.S. cities including Jacksonville, FL; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Louisville, KY; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Tucson, AZ; Fort Lauderdale, FL; New York City, NY; New Orleans, LA; Pittsburgh, PA; Houston, TX; Washington, D.C.; El Paso, TX and Indianapolis, IN.
The WVU Marching Band is known for its high energy performances, outstanding musical arrangements, and exciting visual presentations.

Alma, our Alma Mater, The home of Mountaineers Sing we of thy honor Everlasting through the years Alma, our Alma Mater, We pledge in song to you Hail, all hail! Our Alma Mater, West Virginia U.

Let's give a rah for West Virginia And let us pledge to her anew, Others may be black or crimson, but for us it's Gold and Blue. Let all our troubles be forgotten, Let college spirit rule, We'll join and give our loyal efforts For the good of our old school.

Fight, fight, fight, fight, Mountaineers! We're here to cheer for you. Take that old ball down the field. We're putting our faith in you. Play that team right off its feet. You can't be beat we know. And when the game is through, We'll all cheer for you. West Virginia, West Virginia, rah!

The theme song for the state of West Virginia, Country Roads, has been performed at every home football pre-game show since 1972. The song is also played after every home victory and fans are encouraged to stay in the stands sing along with the team.

A tradition created by WVU students, the first down cheer is heard during home football games prior to the announcement of a first down. Mountaineer fans raise their hands and cheer in unison until the first down call is made. Following the call, the fans lift their arms up-and down three times, clap and then signal to the end zone chanting "first down."