Traditions | Updated April 3, 2014 |
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| Over the past century, Southern Miss has enjoyed a proud history of athletic excellence. For example, our football team boasts two national championships in football, Conference USA championships, All-Americans and significant bowl victories. The Eagle Walk, located under the east side of The Rock (M.M. Roberts Stadium) on Eagle Walk Drive, displays the memories of Southern Miss' past and the promise of its future. It is a living monument that recognizes the greatness of all those who, on Saturdays during the fall, have had the privilege of going to battle for the Black and Gold. | ||
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| The Event | ||
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| Before the first home football game of each year, the freshman class gathers to leave its signature on the University by giving the Eagle Walk, sponsored by The Legacy, the student chapter of the Southern Miss Alumni Association, a fresh coat of gold paint. This time-honored tradition transforms Eagle Walk Drive into a street of gold. The painting of the Eagle Walk is often one's first memory, one's first significant mark and one's first contribution to the University. | ||
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| An unrivaled parade, Eagle Walk is a celebration of the spirit of Southern Miss football. On game day at Southern Miss, a cannon is fired and participants march from the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building to The Rock. The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band strikes up "Southern Miss to the Top!" as thousands cheer their Golden Eagles to victory. | ||