Utah State University’s Spectrum Magic
The Hurd is a huge part of Spectrum Magic. The Hurd is a student-run organization whose mission is to support athletics at USU and bring school spirit to each athletic event. They are also the creator of many of the chants, cheers, hand symbols and props that are used at games.
Each home game starts with a “Welcome to Hell” from the student section to the opposing team, along with a sign with the same greeting hung in front of the student section. Once the opposing starters are introduced, the whole standing student body turns the backs to the players and, after each name, replies with sucks. For example, “..number 66, John Doe” “SUCKS!”
Some of the most famous chants include “I believe that we will win,” and ” Winning team, losing team,” which includes pointing at each team while continuing the chant. The Hurd committee supplies pool noodles and posters to distract the opposing team during free throws. At many games, they pass out blue medical gloves to increase the volume of the Aggies’ fans clapping. If the Aggies win, the A’s light on Old Main will change from white to blue.
In recent years, USU has started hosting a Spectrum Magic men’s basketball game. For this game, they have special themed t-shirts with colors that match the seats of the Spectrum. The seats of the Spectrum are supposed to represent the fall in Logan. Instead of the usual sea of USU navy blue, there is an arena full of orange and yellow. The men’s basketball team has special uniforms for the game using the Spectrum’s colors and holds an online auction that ends at the end of the game for the game’s jerseys. Big Blue in his magician’s top hat, cape and wand. It truly is a celebration of the magic at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, the fans and the athletes at Utah State.
Logan, Utah-What is Spectrum Magic? Spectrum Magic refers to the energy of Aggie fans in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, known to Aggie fans as the Spectrum. The antics of the fans have been said to change the direction of a game, giving the Aggies a huge home game advantage. Fans use chants, cheers, rubber gloves and posters to show their support for their team, creating a loud, energetic and sometimes hostile atmosphere. Each year, USU men’s basketball hosts a Spectrum Magic game to celebrate the tradition of Spectrum Magic.
The Hurd is a huge part of Spectrum Magic. The Hurd is a student-run organization whose mission is to support athletics at USU and bring school spirit to each athletic event. They are also the creator of many of the chants, cheers, hand symbols and props that are used at games.
Each home game starts with a “Welcome to Hell” from the student section to the opposing team, along with a sign with the same greeting hung in front of the student section. Once the opposing starters are introduced, the whole standing student body turns the backs to the players and, after each name, replies with sucks. For example, “..number 66, John Doe” “SUCKS!”
Some of the most famous chants include “I believe that we will win,” and ” Winning team, losing team,” which includes pointing at each team while continuing the chant. The Hurd committee supplies pool noodles and posters to distract the opposing team during free throws. At many games, they pass out blue medical gloves to increase the volume of the Aggies’ fans clapping. If the Aggies win, the A’s light on Old Main will change from white to blue.
In recent years, USU has started hosting a Spectrum Magic men’s basketball game. For this game, they have special themed t-shirts with colors that match the seats of the Spectrum. The seats of the Spectrum are supposed to represent the fall in Logan. Instead of the usual sea of USU navy blue, there is an arena full of orange and yellow. The men’s basketball team has special uniforms for the game using the Spectrum’s colors and holds an online auction that ends at the end of the game for the game’s jerseys. Big Blue in his magician’s top hat, cape and wand. It truly is a celebration of the magic at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, the fans and the athletes at Utah State.
