The Mighty Utah Student Section (MUSS)

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I am so pumped to introduce you to our next student, because she’s all about pumping up others. Avery is the president of the Mighty Utah Student Section or MUSS as they call it. If you’ve ever been to a PAC 12 sporting event, you know spirit runs high and the MUSS’s dedication is unparalleled. Give us the inside scoop Avery.

– What’s up Alex. So I was raised a huge Utah fan. So attending the University of Utah was a no brainer for me. I wanted to go to the school that I already knew and cheer for the sports teams that I grew up loving. The University of Utah is known for its incredible fan base, especially it’s student fans. The MUSS, it’s student section also known as the Mighty Utah Student Section is considered to be one of the best in the country. The word MUSS comes from our fight song and means a state of chaos or disorder, which is super fitting, considering the role of the MUSS is to disrupt our opponents and create a hostile environment for them. Our traditions are part of what makes the MUSS so amazing. Before every single home game, we have a tailgate where students can come grab some food, hang out with their friends, get to know other people and win prizes like sideline passes and front row tickets. At the game, you can see one of our most famous traditions. The third down jump. Every time the opposing offense is on third down, we raise our threes, get as loud as possible and try to cause a false start. My personal favorite tradition is called the MUSS bus. 150 students travel by bus to one of our away games to help provide a home field advantage that Utah football would get if they were playing in Rice Eccles Stadium. These are just a few of the traditions that connect students to other fans with players and coaches and the rest of the University of Utah and helps establish that sense of community, or we like to call it family, that is so unique to the University of Utah. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve on MUSS leadership since 2019. And this year, be the President of the MUSS. A goal of ours is to help instill that passion or love for the University of Utah in its students. Being a part of making that happen has been so much fun. I have a huge passion for the University of Utah and its athletics, and I love passing that on to other students. The connections and relationships I’ve built during my time at the University of Utah have been so valuable to me. My experiences in the MUSS have allowed me to get to know and build relationships with people that I would’ve never gotten the chance to otherwise. It has definitely been one of the best parts of my college experience. How about you come meet us in the MUSS, Alex.

– That’s amazing, Avery. It’s clear the MUSS makes good on the Utah fight songs promise that their yell can be heard ringing through the mountains here. I’m so impressed that you’re able to play such a large role on campus, bringing together thousands of fans while completing your history major and chemistry minor. Thanks for sharing your time with us. That was absolutely excellent.