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COLUMBIA - The tradition of MU homecoming started in 1911, and even though the rituals are decades old the strong spirit of Tiger fans is unchanging.
Whistles, walking, and watching are all part of rallying homecoming spirit that drives alumni back.
"Homecoming, any time we come back my wife says I start to get goose pimples when we cross the Mississippi River on our way to Columbia," MU alumnus Bob Dixson said.
The cool fall air didn't stop dancers from dancing or Tiger fans of all ages from lining the streets of Columbia to show support.
This year's theme was same fight, new bite.
"A lot of changes are going on, but we just wanted to make sure that Mizzou's tradition stood strong with the same bite," homecoming director Sally McVey said.
She said homecoming is just absolutely tradition.
"It's a great thrill to come back here," David Laltue, a 1983 alumnus, said.
For some, the thrill just began.
"It feels really good because community really looks up to Marching Mizzou," freshman Adam McDannold who is a part of Marching Mizzou said. "We kind of lead the crowd in cheering and stuff at the football games."
Even those new to the tradition said they see what all the buzz is about.
"This is my first homecoming, this has been super," MU parent Gary Sitze said. "I've never seen anything like this before."
A record breaking 158 entries registered to be in the parade this year.
But, MU homecoming is more than just the day of the parade and football game.
More than 6,000 people showed up to donate blood at the homecoming blood drive two weeks ago.
Reported by: Paige Hansen
Edited by: Tara Grimes
Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Last Updated: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:32 AM |
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