As football season begins to kick into full gear, basketball quickly approaches. With that means the return of the Rhodes Rowdies.
Last year was a big year for the CBS naming Rhodes Fieldhouse the “Best Road Trip Destination in College Basketball.” This year, a lot of brainstorming has been done to help make the Rowdies even better than last season. Rowdies are planning theme nights and new chants to add to the Rowdies’ repertoire. Students will get the opportunity to learn the chants during this year’s Midnight Madness.
Harding’s first home game will be Nov. 14 and will be a doubleheader. The theme for the game will be a “Gold Out.” So start finding everything that you can right now that has some sort of gold color and wear it to the game. We want to come out in full force for the men’s and women’s first game.
Participation from the fans is very crucial in basketball games. Psyching out the opponents is one of the main goals of the student section and the Rhodes Rowdies have generally done a great job of doing that in years past.
However, this year we want to perform at a higher level. We want the Rhodes to be full for every game, not just big rivalry games. Some people do not realize the impact that we make on the opposing team and also our team.
Harding plays on Thursdays or Saturdays most of the time so if you are looking for an excuse not to do homework or study, come out and support your Harding Bisons. Bring a goofy and crazy attitude along with a ridiculous outfit and you will blend in perfectly with hundreds of your peers.
The basketball teams want you there, so be there for them. They will love you for it and you will end up having the time of your life. You may lose your voice for one night but the memories you will make and the fun you will have will make it worth it.
Remember, Midnight Madness is on Oct. 14 and the first home game is on Nov. 14 so come out and be part of one of the best student sections in college basketball.
