Hysterical Fans Support Teams

A brilliant pattern of red, whiteandblueswaysthrough the stadium.Likethe Romans cheering on the gladiators, there'snoendtothe seemingly blood-thirsty cries.

They'rethe LU sports fans. Nothingkeepsthemfromthe games.

Theyignoreallotherresponsibilitiesto adorn themselves inschool colors, showing their supportoftheathletic teams.

Many ofthesefans go all-out withfacepaint, flowingcapes and abnormalheadgear.

Somedress as referees, criticizing every callthe officials make againstthe Flames.

Others simply watch, lendingtheir support quietly.

Rumorhas itthatrivalteams dislike playing against the men's basketball team inthe VinesCenter(otherwiseknown as "The Furnace")due tothe incrediblesupportthe teamreceives.

Thetrulydedicatedfans not only go to every football and basketballgame(everyonegoes tothose-it's asocial time), but also show their support for other LU sports like soccer, volleyball,wrestling,hockey, etc.

The eagle, the cheerleaders and the pep band do their share of getting the crowd excited, but without those dedicated fans LU sports would most certainly not be the same, fa

— By Jennifer Hale

Fansathomecoming supportthe Flames' 31-28 defeatofCentral Florida. Itwas theroar ofthecrowd thatfired uptheFlames' winning touchdown drive

MEMBERS OF THEa |thquest activities team am pigletsetthestagSWWie oftheskits during a c_. tion rallywhich opened thespringsemesterand encouraged studentsto become involved in the va ' activities