Basketball
The NewsPaper Toss
After the first made basket by Xavier in the game, toss up your newspaper in the air! Newspaper is torn up during pre-game introductions as the student section turns with their back towards the court during the opposing team's introduction. Also during pre-game introductions, when each member of the opposition is announced yell "Who cares!?!". Newspaper can be found already on your seat before each game.
Xavier Fight Song
The lyrics to the Xavier fight song are as shown below:
During the song's bridge, spell out Xavier by raising your arms in an X - A - V with three claps in between each letter. Finally move your arms forward, back and forward to form the I - E - R. The song is usually repeated twice. (You’ll get the hang of it!)
Blob's Banter
Blob's Banter contains all the information and dirt on the opposing team, as well as information on all upcoming Xavier Athletic events, you could possibly need! Located on your seat before the game courtesy of X-treme Fans Board of Directors. Know your team. Know your opponent.
More Chants and Traditions:
- When Xavier is on defense:
- "De-fense" *clap-clap* (repeat 3 times)
- If your not yelling defense, be yelling loud and proud!
- Students stand the ENTIRE game, no matter what.
- When Xavier is on offense:
- "Let's Go X!" *clap* (3 times)
- "Let's Go Muskies!" *clap* *clap* *fast 3x-clap* (3 times)
- "Here we go Muskies, Here we go!" *clap-clap* (3 times)
POST-GAME PLAYER WALK
Immediately following the game, the party begins! After every single game, the players walk behind the basket and through the front of the student section to thank the fans for their support, as we thank them for their effort.
SILENT X
When Xavier is shooting free throws, the student section crosses their arms in an X while holding up the number of the shooter with your fingers in silence. After the made free throw, say "Woosh!”
During opposing free throws: yell, wave towels, balloons, fatheads, whatever you can to distract the shooter. Go crazy folks.
Roll BLoB Roll
We all love the Blue Blob and it nothing is better than seeing the Blob roll down the basketball court. Chant, "Roll Blob Roll!" to see it make its' way down the court.
Tremor
Immediately before tip-off, the arena lights go dark. Grab your friends and sway back and forth. As the beat starts to build up, the entire student section will eventually be worked into a frenzy, with every student jumping up and down and screaming until the ball is tipped.