STATE COLLEGE – We are… Penn State!

This Saturday, we traveled to State College for their last home game at Beaver Stadium. We decided to compile a list of our favorite moments from the game and talk about ways North Penn can improve the spirit in Crawford Stadium during future Friday Night Lights. 

1. ATTENDANCE – State College’s Beaver Stadium is obviously bigger than North Penn’s beloved Crawford Stadium, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t fill our stands to max capacity like the Lions. North Penn students need to show out to home events more and student government should find ways to increase the rates of attendance. At State College, the stands were almost full and the whole stadium felt full of energy. If the North Penn Knights got as many students to attend their games, they may be way more encouraged to bring home a win. 

2. BAND HYPE –  Everyone who has attended North Penn football games knows that our band does not get enough credit for their outstanding performances. At State College, the band had an exciting entrance and they were supported by everyone in the stadium. Even during their performance with the colorguard, the stands were still raving and cheering proudly.

3. MERCH – North Penn already has a great selection of student merchandise for everyone to purchase. After being at Beaver, we think that North Penn should create more than just clothing, and more students should purchase spirit wear. Some of the merchandise that was sold at the State College game were mugs, cups, stationery, hats, etc. If North Penn introduced more items like these, the turnout may be better at games and the students will be more spirited overall.

4. MUSIC – Don’t get me wrong, the band does an amazing job at providing music during the games, but at State College, the music was popular and played super loud. At Penn State, they played everything from Taylor Swift to Childish Gambino in between plays. It helped us to stay more hype during the game and it allowed everyone to bond over knowing the same songs.

Overall, we hope that the overwhelming support and love for college football can one day translate to high school sports.