Sic 'em Bears
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The Sic 'em Bears is the recognized hand gesture for Baylor University
. Baylor Bears
fans also use the gesture to express support for the university and the various athletic teams.
To perform a "Sic 'em Bears," make a bear claw with your right hand and put it high in the air. Shake your bear claw in the air while you scream "Hey." When signaled to do so, bring your bear claw down towards the ground as you yell "Sic 'em." Finally, bring your bear claw back up as you yell "Bears." If you are not yelling at the top of your lungs, you are not doing it correctly.
Sic 'em Bears is used numerous times during Baylor football games, such as third downs, kick offs, or whenever the mascot or drum majors feel inspired. In basketball games, it is used at tip offs, when the opposing team is attempting a free throw, or when the mascot or band leader feel inspired.
Whenever the Alma Mater (That Good Ole Baylor Line) is sung, the bear claw gesture is also used; however, there is no screaming. The bear claw is simply held in the air. When the Baylor University Golden Wave Band
finishes the song, a full Sic 'em Bears is done. The gesture has been adapted to numerous songs that the band performs (Kashmir, for example).
The Sic 'em Bears originates from the 1960 yell leaders and football games. It wasn't until legendary football coach Grant Teaff
used the gesture that it cemented itself in Baylor Spirit.
Rival schools of the old Southwest Conference and current Big 12 Conference
also have spirited hand gestures and yells. Examples are Texas's Hook 'em Horns
, Texas A&M's Gig 'em Aggies, and Texas Tech's Wreck 'em Tech
.
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
. Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears refers to the sports teams of Baylor University. Baylor's men's sports teams are nicknamed the Bears, and some women's teams are nicknamed the Lady Bears. Student athletes participate in the NCAA's Division I, and Baylor is the only private school in the Big 12 Conference...
fans also use the gesture to express support for the university and the various athletic teams.
To perform a "Sic 'em Bears," make a bear claw with your right hand and put it high in the air. Shake your bear claw in the air while you scream "Hey." When signaled to do so, bring your bear claw down towards the ground as you yell "Sic 'em." Finally, bring your bear claw back up as you yell "Bears." If you are not yelling at the top of your lungs, you are not doing it correctly.
Sic 'em Bears is used numerous times during Baylor football games, such as third downs, kick offs, or whenever the mascot or drum majors feel inspired. In basketball games, it is used at tip offs, when the opposing team is attempting a free throw, or when the mascot or band leader feel inspired.
Whenever the Alma Mater (That Good Ole Baylor Line) is sung, the bear claw gesture is also used; however, there is no screaming. The bear claw is simply held in the air. When the Baylor University Golden Wave Band
Baylor University Golden Wave Band
The Golden Wave Band or GWB is a 250-member marching band associated with Baylor University. Known at various times as the Baylor Bear Band, the Golden Wave, BUGWB , and the Golden Wave Band, the GWB performs both on and off campus...
finishes the song, a full Sic 'em Bears is done. The gesture has been adapted to numerous songs that the band performs (Kashmir, for example).
The Sic 'em Bears originates from the 1960 yell leaders and football games. It wasn't until legendary football coach Grant Teaff
Grant Teaff
Grant Garland Teaff is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at McMurry University , Angelo State University , and Baylor University , compiling a career college football record of 170–151–8...
used the gesture that it cemented itself in Baylor Spirit.
Rival schools of the old Southwest Conference and current Big 12 Conference
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a college athletic conference of ten schools located in the Central United States, with its headquarters located in Las Colinas, a community in the Dallas, Texas suburb of Irving...
also have spirited hand gestures and yells. Examples are Texas's Hook 'em Horns
Hook 'em Horns
Hook 'em Horns is the slogan and hand signal of The University of Texas at Austin. Students and alumni of the university employ a greeting consisting of the phrase "Hook 'em" or "Hook 'em Horns" and also use the phrase as a parting good-bye or as the closing line in a letter or story.The gesture is...
, Texas A&M's Gig 'em Aggies, and Texas Tech's Wreck 'em Tech
Guns up
Guns Up is the slogan and hand signal of Texas Tech University. It is used by students and alumni as a greeting. It is also used as a victory sign during athletic events.-The gesture:...
.