The Mississippi State University Athletic Department, the Student Association and Mississippi State fans are excited to participate in the second annual Cowbell Yell in Davis Wade Stadium to kick off the 2012 home football season.
Alex Robinson, sophomore biomedical engineering major and co-ed cheerleader, said Cowbell Yell is a great tradition because it gets everyone excited about the first home game.
“I attended Cowbell Yell last year and I loved it,” Robinson said. “My favorite part was when everyone was ringing their cowbells in sync to ‘All I Do Is Win.'”
Ria Lundy, sophomore communcation major, said Cowbell Yell was a fun way to learn the traditions of MSU football as a freshman.
“Coming from Texas as a freshman, I did not know much about MSU football,” Lundy said. “The Cowbell Yell helped me see what it was like to be a State fan and really got me pumped for our football season.”
Shelby Balius, SA president, said Cowbell Yell is a great opportunity to honor MSU’s traditions.
“Cowbell Yell is our opportunity to celebrate one of our most honored and iconic traditions, as well as to teach freshmen (and other fans) how to ring responsibly,” Balius said. “We hope for it to be a yearly tradition.”
Balius said the MSU Alumni Association is a new co-sponsor this year, and all fans are welcome.
This year’s event will feature sports analyst Matt Wyatt, Coach Dan Mullen, athletic director Scott Stricklin and a special surprise guest emcee.  The event will also feature the Famous Maroon Band.