Terrible Towels, Cheeseheads, and Tomahawk Chops: NFL Traditions

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Terrible Towels, Cheeseheads, and Tomahawk Chops: NFL Traditions

A tradition is defined as the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation. When it comes to many football teams, there are some pretty cool traditions, and in some other cases, they are downright wacky. Let's see if you can match the tradition to the team. Here we go!

What NFL team's fans sing and dance to the Styx song 'Renegade' at each home game?

What NFL team's fans dress up as one of their former Head Coaches?

What NFL team's fans jump off of vans on to flaming tables while tailgating?

What NFL team has a section of seats behind one endzone called 'The Black Hole'?

Which NFC East team always plays on Thansgiving?

What NFL team has a section of seats behind one endzone called 'The Dog Pound'?

Which NFC North team always plays on Thanksgiving?

What NFL team retired the #12 in honour of their fans (The 12th man)?

What NFL team fires off a cannon after they score a touchdown?

What NFL team's fans do a 'SKOL' chant?

In what team's NFL stadium will you find fans doing the 'Tomahawk Chop'?

What NFL team originated the 'Gatorade Bath' for their Head Coach after a win?

What NFL team's fans wear blocks of cheese on their heads?

What NFL team plays the song 'Mr Brightside' during every game?

Which NFL team's fans wave the 'Terrible Towel'?

What NFL team's players and fans used to do a dance called 'The Dirty Bird'?

What NFL team's fans are known as 'Who Dat Nation'?

What NFL team has a militia that fires muskets after their team scores?

Where do home players celebrate TDs by doing the 'Lambeau Leap'?

Terrible Towels, Cheeseheads, and Tomahawk Chops: NFL Traditions

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In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.


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