2014 NC STATE FOOTBALL BOWL GUIDE / XXXX 1

WOLFPACK TRADITIONS
1PACK1GOAL
WALK OF CHAMPIONS
The Wolfpack’s battle cry under head coach Dave Doeren has been
“1Pack, 1Goal.” That mantra confirms Doeren’s belief in the power
of a team working together and focused on its goals.
LIGHTING IT RED
Since its completion in 1937,
the Memorial Tower has stood
as a symbol of identity for
North Carolina State University,
a timekeeper for tradition
and a perpetual memorial to
NC State students who gave
their lives in defense of their
country. As well as a memorial,
the tower is a rallying point for
students, faculty, staff, alumni,
and members of the university
community.
The Belltower is lighted for holidays that honor our veterans, such
as Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day, and to celebrate NC State’s
proudest occasions and achievements, including wins over ACC
rivals and bowl victories.
THE ENTRANCE
It’s not the oldest Wolfpack tradition, but it has become one of the
fans’ and players’ favorite parts of Wolfpack football. A couple of
hours before kickoff, fans begin lining the walkways near the
Murphy Football Center, forming a path for the team to walk
through. When the team buses arrive, the bacn and cheerleaders
lead the way as the team walks through the line of fans and into the
locker room.
A multitude of Wolfpack fans line the narrow path to cheer on the
Pack before they get dressed for the game.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Each season, NC State hosts its “Military Appreciation” game at
Carter-Finley Stadium. This event has become a fan favorite for the
Wolfpack faithful, as the university pulls out all the stops to honor
those who protect our freedom.
The Wolfpack enters the playing field through the long tunnel that
runs underneath the south endzone into the Murphy Center. As the
scoreboard plays the highlight video and the music echoes through
the stadium, the team runs out
to the sounds of cannons and
the school fight song, the blaze
of fireworks and a screen of
smoke.
SIGN OF THE WOLF
It’s easy to do: just touch your
middle finger and your ring
finger to your thumb to make
the nose and hold your pinkie
and your forefinger in the air
to make the ears. You’ve made
a wolf!
Events include:
Adopt-A-Serviceperson - Wolfpack Club members host troops at
their pregame tailgates. The Athletics Department provides complimentary
game tickets
Wounded Warriors Walk of Champions - Escorted by the Patriot
Guard motorcycles, fans join the band, cheerleaders and dance
team at the North entrance as the Wounded Warriors enter the stadium.
The Wounded Warriors are also honored on the field during
the game
Pregame flyover
Select ROTC cadets are recognized on the field
Military tug of war contest
Military ‘shout-outs’ on the video board
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