Rich Rodriguez, former West Virginia football coach, recently got emotional while singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” with his players. The tradition of singing the song after victories started in 2002 as a way to boost enthusiasm for the team. The idea came about after a decline in attendance and interest in the team following a string of losses. The tradition began to take hold as the team started winning more games, and it soon spread to other Mountaineer sports.
The song’s popularity grew tremendously over the years, becoming a staple at West Virginia sporting events and even spreading to Europe. The co-author of the song, Bill Danoff, witnessed its popularity in various countries during his travels. Today, the song is considered one of the greatest traditions in college football, with it being played after wins to evoke good memories for the players and fans.
Recently, the song was featured in a Rocket Mortgage commercial during the Super Bowl, further cementing its iconic status. Despite being a relatively new tradition, having started just 23 years ago, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become synonymous with West Virginia football and is a cherished part of the game day experience. The emotional connection to the song and its role in celebrating victories has made it a beloved tradition at West Virginia University.
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