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JJ Post, ESPN
It started with a simple graphic of the Tulane Green Wave’s X account promoting tickets for the 2024 season.
According to the graphic, Tulane’s Yulman Stadium in New Orleans is “Cheapest beer in college footballHow can you hate?
Other parties, however, took exception to the Green Wave’s claim. In-state rival Louisiana is quick to point out that it has cheaper options.
Fixed it for you, see you in September
🎟️ https://t.co/JgnYi2JLJC#GeauxCajuns | #Culture https://t.co/wqqKkgun1b pic.twitter.com/lMLo3j9RH3
— Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns® Football (@ragincajunsfb) June 20, 2024
The controversy began in the Bayou State, but quickly spread across the country. The Idaho Vandals had no clue where their beer would compare to their college football counterparts, but they amiably pointed out that it was available Regardless of the team’s iconic Kibby Dome venue. Approximately 700 miles south, the BYU Cougars were quick to join the party, putting their own spin on stadium beverage advocacy.
see you in the fall (calm)
🎟️ https://t.co/jbW4QQ1uT1 https://t.co/Z5qJeOonVn pic.twitter.com/syWqNcN2Zq
— BYU Football (@BYUfootball) June 21, 2024
But it’s not just the drinks team promoting. Mississippi State has embraced the trend as its showcase opportunity cheese — The Bulldogs have their own brand of dairy products, which are sold on campus as part of the university’s MAFES (Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station) program.
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors social media team got involved by claiming the best spam musubi in the sport. Spam musubi is a dish native to the Hawaiian Islands, and the Rainbow Warriors are perhaps the only team in college football that boasts the dessert. Bowling Green and New Mexico gave their props Stuffed breadsticks And Green Chili Peppersrespectively.
Some teams have decided to move their promotions away from discounted items entirely. Louisiana Tech’s bulldog mascot frequently traverses a remote-controlled campus the bugattiA distinct tradition that Tech’s social media was quick to highlight (also note that the Bulldogs sell beer and funnel cakes at Ruston Stadium).
And he is a very good boy
🎟️ https://t.co/voA95NgF9V@TechXXII | #HBTD pic.twitter.com/YY4XiSqOOO
— LA Tech Football 🏈 (@LATEchFB) June 22, 2024
How about physical stadium features? Few teams have a home venue like the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Centennial Bank Stadium has a waterfall in the corner of the north end zone, which the Red Wolves’ social media team took advantage of. find out.
