18 Things People Who Went To A Football School Know To Be True

    Tailgating is an art, and you have mastered it.

    Sheridan Watson
    by Sheridan Watson

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. You're really into your school's colors. Like wedding invitations into.

    2. Your closet is filled with appropriately colored spirit gear.

    3. Your kids are basically mini-fans, already showing off their love for your team.

    4. Unfortunately, your pets have become victims of your obsession.

    5. You count down the days until the season starts.

    6. Tailgating is an art form, and you have mastered it.

    7. You can recite all your national championships like you're talking about what you ate for breakfast.

    8. A simple hand signal is all it takes to recognize a fellow fan.

    9. Seeing your marching band play live beats any radio station.

    10. Rivalries require every inch of your soul.

    11. You're willing to travel across the country to support your beloved team.

    12. Coaches, past and present, are Gods.

    13. You start to see your team everywhere.

    14. Your home is most likely a shrine to your college's team.

    15. You most definitely signed up for text alerts.

    16. You know you're never too old to visit and watch your team kick ass.

    17. And you know that if you can't make the game, watching it at a bar can be just as much fun.

    18. But most importantly, you know that there's nothing more exciting then walking up to the stadium...

    Nothing more spine-tingling than joining in a chant or two...

    Nothing more moving than watching a game with your family of thousands.