It’s all well and good to get riled up while cheering on the sidelines for your favorite college team, but it’s another thing entirely to make yourself look like a dang fool in front of thousands of fans. Here are a few tips to keep you calm, cool, and collected at the next big matchup:

10)  Do NOT show up to a game representing a team that’s not even playing.

Far too often, fans utilize the wrong platform to spread their school spirit and pride.  Never, under any circumstances should a college sports fan wear anything other than apparel related to the participants in that game.  So, in case the above wasn’t proof enough of what can happen, check out this fool.

9)  Do NOT assume that your school TV station’s sportscaster is sober.

Most major universities have school television stations complete with their own news shows.  These people are students, too, though; don’t think that just because they’re going to be on the air later that they won’t be as intoxicated as the frat boy that puked in the hallway last night.  Now, either this guy was completely trashed or he needs to take another Public Speaking class.

8)  Do NOT Ring the Bell at Texas Tech.

It is considered one of the greatest honors to “Ring the Bell” at the Texas Tech football games.  Students endlessly fight for the opportunity to show that Red Raider pride by ringing the bell loud and proud on the sideline.  It’s just not worth it, however, in case you end up looking like this guy.

7)  Do NOT mock the opposing team if you’re a mascot…or, maybe, just don’t become a mascot.

Bucky Badger decides to poke fun at Michigan State by running around the field carrying an MSU banner.  Then, two mascots (Oregon and Washington State) have some words and decide enough is enough as it comes to fisticuffs.

6)  Do NOT get naked and streak across the field.

Only one of two things can happen if you try and streak through a sporting event.  First, you will be humiliated and arrested in front of thousands and thousands of people.  Secondly, you will get absolutely lit up on your blind side by a linebacker.  .  .

Think that’s some funny stuff? Check back with this blog tomorrow to see the rest of the list!