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Why Game Day Is The Best Day

Besides the actual game, there are many wonderful elements that make game days at Cuse absolutely perfect.

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Food is grilling on the barbecue. Everybody's bleeding orange. It's game day at SU and students, alumni, athletic players, cheerleaders and the entire Syracuse community couldn't be any happier.

Besides the actual game, there are many wonderful elements that make game days at 'Cuse absolutely perfect. Here's a list of all of the under-appreciated aspects about game day that typically go unnoticed, but are essential into making game days the best days.

1. Seeing people of different ages and walks of life.

While on campus, students typically only see people that are in the age range from 18 to 22. Being in our own little bubble, it is rare if we're exposed to children, elderly people or even puppies. Game day is an exception and easily the most special occasion because it is when our campus becomes the most diverse. Families, elderly couples and toddlers all walk around campus and bring a whole new element to it. And the best part? They're all supporting Orange Nation!

2. Speaking about orange, everybody is wearing it.

Having a lot of school pride has led to me to buying an excessive amount of orange apparel. While I absolutely love owning so much orange clothing, I always feel a little bit extreme considering 90% of my closet consists of Syracuse gear. On game day, there is nothing such as wearing too much orange so it gives me an excuse to wear everything Otto and everything orange, which I absolutely love! Nothing beats walking around campus and seeing thousands of people wearing a color that is so special to all of our hearts.

3. The tailgates.

OK, so maybe tailgates aren't actually under-appreciated- they're just too great not to mention! What's better than having hundreds of SU students packed together in the backyard of someone's house, simply socializing and having a blast? Everything about tailgates are fun- getting ready for them, finding them with your friends, and then seeing everyone you know once you're there! Tailgates are like a big family reunion and are a huge bonding experience for SU students and fans.

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