They are funny. They are Crazy. They are spirit filled.

9) Halftime Shows; Marching Bands

Halftime just isn't another reason to get more beer. At some schools, mainly down south, the marching band competition is more intense than the football game itself.

8) The Voice of College Football

Yes, we are talking about Keith Jackson. Although he is recently retired, his famous, "Whoa Nelly" saying still caries on. We miss you Keith, please come back!

7) Tailgate Parties

There is nothing like the BBQ's and Beer that are invloved in pre-game festivities. Tailgating is also a good way to meet fellow fans of your team and share stories.

6) Mid-Season Ranked Matchups

The most recent: #1 Ohio State and #2 Texas. Although Ohio State came out on top 24-7, we live for early season games like this to really get the college football fever going.

5) Championship Bowl Games

Although some wish there was some sort of End of season playoff, The final bowl game has the final say in who is the National Champion. This years bowl games are:
Fiesta Bowl Jan. 1
Rose Bowl Jan. 1
Orange Bowl Jan. 2
Sugar Bowl Jan. 3
National Championship Jan. 8

4) The Top 25 Poll

Its these ranking we look forward to after every gameday Saturday. Here are the Current Rankings.

3) The Heisman

The most prestigious award in college football. This year's frontrunners:
QB Troy Smith, Ohio State
QB Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
WR Ted Ginn Jr, Ohio State

The Campus Grotto favorite: Brady Quinn

2) Cheerleaders

Come on, this is half the reason we bring a pair of binoculars to the game.
Here is our favorite

1) Rivalries

This is where history comes into play. Years of tradition and rivalry. Perhaps the biggest rivalry of all is Ohio State vs. Michigan.