"Whoa Nelly. Get your pants together and burn them, because it is about to go down." - Keith Jackson
I couldn't have said it better myself, but I am sure going to try. Last year, the inaugural year of the Card Chronicle Bird Mask March to the March saw some ridiculous, entertaining, creepy, and outstanding support from our on readers and celebrities alike. Folks such as Rick Pitino, Olivia Henken, Beau Zach Smith and others showed support for the tradition that is sweeping the nation (so far, we are up to part of one city). For seven games last year, individuals came together to create something bigger than themselves. They created one of the finest and creepiest traditions in college athletics.
Last year, for some unknown reason, the Card March took place at a location other than Denny Crum Overpass also know as the "Home of the Card March", which is why we had to march to the march. This year, according to all reports, it will be back at the original location. This means the team should arrive at the top of the top of the overpass, get off the busses, and walk down the south stairs and walk through the overpass, down the red painted tailgate central area and into the south entrance of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
We are entering a new era in Cardinals Athletics. On September 1st, we begin our first season in the ACC, our first foe from the ACC, Miami, our first game with Bobby back, our first Card Chronicle Bird Mask March to the March in the ACC (ACCBMM). Bigger conference means bigger traditions. This year, we have to make it the biggest it has ever been. Be part of the Tradition. Be the Tradition. This is your opportunity to not only meet some of your favorite sports fans from this glorious website, but also have a great time creating one of the finest crowd atmospheres in College Football.
This is the only game on TV that night. It is the biggest opening game Louisville has ever had to start a season. The Atmosphere has got to be electric. It is each and every one of our responsibilities to make this happen. This is how it will tentatively go down. The game is scheduled for an 8PM kick off, which means the Card March will be at 5:45. That means the CCBMM will convene 15 minutes prior, at 5:30. This will likely be one of the most crowded CCBMM's ever, with the energy and excitement feeding the Card March. We will attempt to meet at the same spot we have always met, somewhere inside the Denny Crum Overpass tunnel. Either way, look for the guys in the Bird Masks. From here, we will likely be heading up the stairs prior to when the busses arrive, pumping up the crowd. Once they are getting close, we will begin our march back down the stairs (carefully) through the Card March, and into a reserved spot near the entrance of the stadium.
The period of time from when we put the masks on to when the Card March is over, we are in charge of pumping up the crowd, creating excitement, and C-A-R-D-S cheering the crap out of everyone. The energy level the crowd has when the football team walks down the stairs and the level of excitement will directly translate to the way the good guys will play on the field. We really do have the ability to affect the outcome of this game. Take advantage of this opportunity. Help make the CCBMM a sensational success. Like I said, it is up to each of us to promote our Cardinal Spirit. We are also working on a Special Guest who will be participating in the largest Card March in history! More on this as it develops. I will see you in the Tunnel before 5:30 on Monday, September 1st. Go CARDS!!!