Top 10 CFB Traditions

Sorry, dotting an 'i' is not ahead of FSU spear plant.  Give me a break.  If I attempted to be unbias, I would only go as low as #3 for FSU with only Vols Navy and Army Navy (1) ahead.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2710070-ranking-the-top-10-college-football-traditions

5. Osceola's Spear Plant (Florida State)

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The tradition: Osceola is a symbol for Florida State, and so is the

Appaloosa horse he rides, Renegade. The warrior represents the great Seminole leader by the same name, and he leads Renegade to the center of Doak S. Campbell Stadium before every home game with a burning spear, planting it into the ground at the 50-yard line.

Why it's great: In today's world of political correctness, the mascot is tasteful, and though it's still controversial to some, it's embraced by the Seminole leaders of the state. Much like playing football, it's also a privilege at FSU. Students portraying the warrior must endure a two-year apprenticeship and maintain a 3.0 grade-point average, among other criteria.

Why it's here: Um, we're talking about chucking weaponry that is engulfed in flames before a game where men hurtle themselves into one another at rapid speeds. Any questions? Also, much like the Sooner Schooner, it helps that a lot of victories have accompanied this tradition since it started in 1978. The Seminoles are good, and that makes Osceola and Renegade recognizable.