91传媒 fans seek to break GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS庐 title at Cowbell Yell
Contact: Harriet Laird
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State football fans will attempt the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for most people ringing cowbells simultaneously during the university鈥檚 Cowbell Yell event on Sept 10.
All fans鈥攕tudents, employees, alumni and the community鈥攁re encouraged to attend and help the university continue its record-setting reputation into the 2015 football season.
Cowbell Yell, the season鈥檚 kick-off pep rally co-sponsored by the 91传媒 Student Association and Athletics, will begin at 9 p.m. in Davis Wade Stadium and will feature the Famous Maroon Band, 91传媒 spirit groups, the new Bully mascot Jak and a surprise guest. The stadium鈥檚 northwest Gate F will open at 7:30 p.m., and those with cowbells will be asked to enter specific portals for inclusion in the world record attempt.
Student Association President JoJo Dodd said, 鈥淚 hope to see everyone there, cowbell in hand, to make history for our university. It鈥檚 going to be an incredible experience for all in attendance as we kick off football season.鈥
Dodd continued, 鈥淢r. Steve Brandon is really the visionary behind this attempt. Without his efforts in fundraising and hand in organizing, the logistics of this would not be possible.鈥
Brandon is a 1972 and 1973 91传媒 graduate who was very involved during his years on campus. He served two terms as student director of Colvard Student Union and was a Student Association senator.聽
Fans also will be the first to view the Bulldogs鈥 new 鈥渉ype鈥 video, hear from Coach Dan Mullen and several players, learn more about how to 鈥淩espect the Bell,鈥 and be among those receiving 1,000 free t-shirts.
Athletic Director Scott Stricklin said, 鈥淪o much of our success as a department is because of the outstanding fan and student support our teams receive. Students have taken great ownership in making the special atmosphere that now exists at Davis Wade and have created an incredible home field advantage, while remaining focused on honoring our tradition by respecting the bell. This event provides a great opportunity for our fans and students to prepare for another exciting home season.鈥
While there is no current record holder in this category, in order to set the record, 91传媒鈥檚 number must beat the current record for largest cowbell ensemble. The Associated Press reported on Aug. 1 that more than 1,000 people rang cowbells at a running race in Royal Oak, Michigan, but this record has yet to be verified. According to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS, the current record for largest cowbell ensemble is a gathering of 640 people in Switzerland on Sept. 6, 2009.
Following Cowbell Yell, the Student Association will present its annual Bulldog Bash on Sept. 11, featuring free live music in Starkville鈥檚 Cotton District from indie rock band Local Natives. Opening acts include alternative rockers X Ambassadors, indie pop band Misterwives and the winner of the SA-sponsored 鈥淏attle of the Bands.鈥 The day also will include a Maroon Market with local food vendors, the annual Dawg Rally and other afternoon activities.