Lafayette-Lehigh is the most played rivalry in college football as well as the longest running rivalry having been played every year since 1897. Due to the long running nature of the rivalry, there is a lot of animosity between the two schools making it one of the fiercest rivalries in college football. The Rivalry is a must-see for any football fan, and you won’t want to miss Lehigh take home the game ball, so make sure to get tickets to the Lafayette-Lehigh game.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
You won’t want to miss your opportunity to tailgate before a Mountain Hawks game as the fans here love to tailgate. The fields and parking lots surrounding Goodman Stadium are packed full of Mountain Hawks fans creating a fun and festive game day. Everywhere you look, you’ll see people grilling out and throwing back drinks making Lehigh an excellent place to tailgate.
One of the favorite traditions among the students is to enjoy morning cocktails, or mocos, on campus before heading to the stadium. This ritual means if you’re a student looking to tailgate be prepared for an all out party as everyone shows up to the tailgate already drunk.
Don’t worry though if you’re looking for a more family friendly tailgating experience. The students do their thing in the north lot while the alumni and other fans tend to stick to the south lot, which is a bit more relaxed.
Tailgating is a big part of the football game experience at Lehigh, so make sure to get here early to enjoy a Mountain Hawks game day to its fullest.
One of the most popular tailgating traditions among students is morning cocktails, or mocos, on campus before the game. If you’re a Lehigh student, then don’t miss out on this fun tradition.
Make sure to dress in neon when attending a Lehigh football game. A lot of Lehigh students wear neon to games rather than Lehigh’s school colors of brown and white creating a fun atmosphere.
Where to tailgate
South Parking LotThe South Parking Lot is where you’ll find a lot of alumni and older fans tailgating on game days, and it is home to reserved parking and general parking. Here you’ll find plenty of space to set up a tailgate and have a good time, so get here early and enjoy a full day of tailgating.
North Parking LotIf you’re a student, then you’ll want to tailgate in the North Parking Lot. The North Parking Lot offers mostly general parking, so just show up and enjoy the tailgating experience.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks Stadium Guide
In Game
Lehigh is home to some of the best fans in the Patriot League, and as a result, the Mountain Hawks typically boast some of the best attendance in the conference. People from all over the valley come out to support the Mountain Hawks creating a great atmosphere inside Goodman Stadium.
The fans aren’t the only ones who make attending a Mountain Hawks game a fun experience. The band also livens up the game with their music. Whether it’s their in-game music or pregame and halftime shows, the Marching 97s are a can’t-miss part of any Lehigh football game.
Additionally, make sure to enjoy appearances by the cheerleaders, dance team, and Lehigh’s mascot Clutch. All three produce memorable performances that you won’t want to miss. Clutch can be especially fun if you have the chance to see him up close and interact with him in person.
A Lehigh Mountain Hawks game offers everything you could want in a college football experience, so don’t hesitate to make a trip to Bethlehem for Mountain Hawks game.
Enjoy the performance of the Marching 97 at the game. The Marching 97 put on a fantastic show and provide lots of atmosphere throughout the game. Stay in your seat when you see them take the field as you wouldn’t want to miss their pregame or halftime show.
Clutch is Lehigh’s beloved mascot, and he gets into all kinds antics throughout the game. You never know what Clutch kind of trouble will get into next so keep an eye out for him during the game.
Join the LU cheerleaders as they cheer the Mountain Hawks onto victory. The cheerleaders lead a variety of cheers and chants, so join in and show your support for Lehigh.
Don’t leave your seat when you see the dance team take the field. The dance team puts on an incredible show and will dazzle you with their routines making them a must-see part of any Mountain Hawks game.
Fight Songs
Lehigh Will Shine
Lehigh will shine tonight, Lehigh will shine;
Lehigh will shine tonight, Lehigh will shine;
Lehigh will shine tonight, Lehigh will shine;
When the sun goes down
and the moon comes up,
Lehigh will shine.
Rearing and Tearing
Rearing, Tearing, down the field, down the field,
Lehigh’s team will never yield, never yield,
Past the last white line that marks the goal
And brings a victory again to old Lehigh,
And when the big Brown team goes crashing through, crashing through,
Rivals don’t know what to do, what to do,
Rooters cheer another victory For old Lehigh!
See that team gain yard by yard, yard by yard,
Smashing down the rival’s guard, rival’s guard,
Shooting ’round the end and down the field
To make the rooters yell like hell for old Lehigh;
And when the sun goes down and game is won, game is won,
Scoreboard shows what Lehigh’s done, Lehigh’s done,
Rooters yell and cheer the big Brown team of old Lehigh.
Lehigh Victory March
To the Brown, and the White,
Raise a mighty chorus to the sky!
For your spirit true
And a will to do,
We’re proud of you Lehigh. Rah! Rah!
Down the field, never yield,
Varsity to victory!
The Brown and the White mean
Fight! Fight! Fight! for vict’ry, Lehigh!
Hear the beat, marching feet,
Onward, forward never to retreat!
Brothers gather here
With a song and cheer,
We’re all for victory. Rah! Rah!
Come along, chosen throng,
One in purpose, one in song!
The Brown and the White mean
Fight! Fight! Fight! for vict’ry Lehigh!
Our Alma Mater
Where the Lehigh’s rocky rapids
Rush from out the West,
Mid a grove of spreading chestnuts
Walls in ivy dressed.
On the breast of old South Mountain
Reared against the sky,
Stands our noble Alma Mater,
Stands our dear Lehigh.
Like a watchman on the mountain
Stands she grandly bold,
Earth’s and Heaven’s secret seeking,
Hoarding them like gold.
All she wrests from Nature’s storehouse
Naught escapes her eye,
Gives she gladly to her dear ones,
While we bless Lehigh.
We will ever live to love her,
Live to praise her name,
Live to make our lives add luster
To her glorious fame.
Let the glad notes wake the echo,
Joyfully we cry:
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater;
Hail, all hail, Lehigh!
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