You won’t want to miss it when Fordham squares off with Patriot League rivals Holy Cross. The Rams and Crusaders have been battling it out on the gridiron since 1902, and the winner takes home the Ram-Crusader Cup as well as bragging rights making every matchup between these two a must-see event.
Fordham Rams Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
Tailgating at Fordham takes place in Lot A, so if you want to tailgate before the game, this is the place to do so. While the amount of parking and tailgating space in The Bronx may be a bit limited, you’ll find plenty of room to tailgate in Lot A. Get to the parking lot early and set up shop for a full day of tailgating fun.
Rams fans love to tailgate, and as a result, you’ll find Lot A full of fans in maroon and white celebrating game day. The fans here are quite friendly, so don’t hesitate to join in the festivities. Just bring something to share, and you’ll make friends quickly even if you’re a fan of the opposing team.
Finally, make sure to check out the Seven Blocks of Granite Monument outside the stadium gates. The famous offensive line featured many great players including Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi making the monument a must-see for any football fan.
You can’t go wrong tailgating in Lot A before the game, so get here early and enjoy everything a Fordham tailgate has to offer.
Make sure to check out the Seven Blocks of Granite Monument when visiting Fordham. The monument honors the Rams’ famous offensive line from the 1936-37 season, which included Leo Paquin, Johnny Druze, Alex Wojciechowicz, Ed Franco, Al Babartsky, Natty Pierce and Vince Lombardi.
Where to tailgate
Lot AIf you want to tailgate before a Rams football game, then get to Lot A three hours before kickoff. Break out the grill, tent, table, and chairs for a fun day of tailgating in Lot A when attending a Fordham football game.
Fordham Rams Stadium Guide
In Game
Fordham may not be the biggest or most well-known program in college football, but they have quite an impressive history for an FCS school. The Fordham won the 1942 Sugar Bowl and was the home of the famed Seven Blocks of Granite, which featured Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi. As a result of the Rams strong football tradition, the team has an impressive following, and you’ll be able to feel the history that surrounds the team when taking in a game at Coffey Field.
Rams fans live and die with this team creating a fun atmosphere at every Fordham football game. The fans pack the stands, and no section does a better job of showing their support than the student section. The students go all out to support the team, and on game days you’ll hear quite the roar coming from their section of the stands.
College football fans will also love the pageantry of a Fordham game, which features an excellent pep band, cheer team, and mascot. All three put on a fantastic show, so don’t miss any of the groups during the game.
You’ll have a great time taking in a game at Fordham, so get your tickets to a Rams game today.
Don’t miss the ringing of the bell after every Fordham victory. The time honored tradition is one of the biggest traditions on campus and a must-see for any Fordham student or alumni.
The Fordham Pep Band’s performance pumps up the crowd throughout the game. The band keeps spirits high with their in-game music making them a key part of any Rams football game.
The cheerleaders do a fantastic job of cheering on the Rams throughout the game and even do push-ups after every Fordham score. Join in the cheerleaders' chants and count the push-ups for them when the Rams find the end zone.
Hail! men of Fordham, hail! on to the fray!
Once more our foes assail in strong array.
Once more the old Maroon, waves on high
We’ll sing our battle song.
We do or die.
With a Ram, a Ram, a Ram for victory
With a Ram, a Ram, a Ram for loyalty.
To the fight, to fight,
To win our laurels bright!
Hail! men of Fordham, hail! on to the fray!
Once more our foes assail in strong array.
Once more the old Maroon, waves on high
We’ll sing our battle song.
We do or die.
Alma Mater Fordham
O Alma Mater Fordham,
how mighty is thy power
To link our hearts to thee
In love that grows with every hour.
Thy winding elms, thy hallowed halls.
Thy lawns, thine ivy-mantled walls,
O Fordham Alma Mater,
What mem’ries each recalls.
O Alma Mater Fordham
While yet thy life blood starts.
Shrined by thy sacred image
Within our heart of hearts.
And in the years that are to be,
May life and love be true to me.
O Fordham Alma Mater,
As I am true to thee.
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