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Oregon Traditions: Myths and Origins | Oregon Ducks Football News
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College football traditions often have deeper roots—or weirder origins—than we think. The Oregon Ducks’ “Shout” anthem? Only debuted in 2010, inspired by Animal House filming on campus. “It Never Rains in Autzen”? A playful announcer quip born from a real umbrella ban, though rain does fall there. And the Duck doing pushups? Iconic, but not original—Clemson’s Tiger pulled off the same move in 1978. These evolving rituals, whether exaggerated or newly minted, fuel fan culture and keep the spirit alive, proving that tradition isn’t just about history—it’s about the story we tell.
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