- History of RallyCats -
RallyCats was founded in the 1980s and has went through several revisions before being reborn in the late 1990s into the incarnation you know today. We are a group deeply focused on having fun through participation in (mainly athletic) events that promote spirit in and at the University of Cincinnati. In almost a decade, we have steadily increased our presence on campus with innovative programming that celebrates UC, feverish support at Bearcat sporting events, and helping to develop leaders who make a difference both in RallyCats and across campus.
- UC Student Spirit Rituals -
At the end of each game, we stand and sing the Cincinnati Alma Mater, no matter if we win or lose. If we win, we sing the Fight Song first.
On Fridays, we wear Red and Black.
Every time a Volleyball player for the other team serves, we yell some version of the word "Noonan."
The Heiligan is making a comeback.
Students amp up the kickoff and spell NATI before the ball is down.
If you have something to add to our compilation, email matzah@ucrallycats.com, we look forward to your additions.
- “Cheer Cincy” -
Cheer Cincinnati, Cincy will win
Fight to the finish, never give in (Rah, Rah, Rah)
You do your best boys, we'll do the rest boys,
Onward to victory!
Go Red, Go Black, Go Bearcats! Fight! Fight! Fight!
(Give me a) B-E-A-R-C-A-T-S Go UC!
- "Alma Mater" (First Verse) -
O Cincinnati, magic name, I proudly to the world proclaim;
No sweeter word ever charmed my ear,
None to my heart was ever so dear,
A foutain of eternal youth, a tower of strength, a rock of
truth.
Oh varsity, dear varsity, thy loyal children we will be,
Thy loyal, loyal children we will be
- “Hail Bearcat” -
Hail Bearcat... (Students Echo)
Hail Bearcat... (Students Echo)
Hail Bearcat... (Students Echo)
Hail (opponent)... “Hail” NO!
This cheer is lead by a student and
followed by the rest of the student
section throughout the game.
- “Down the Drive” -
Ooooooooooooo...
Ooooooooooooo...
Ooooooooooooo...
(clap clap clap clap)
U-C!
As the band and cheerleaders strike up
this cheer all students are encouraged
to join in and follow the hand motions.