Vanderbilt is participating in the third annual College Colors Day spirit competition and is asking for fan support to help win the national Spirit Cup award, which includes $10,000 toward the university’s general scholarship fund.
Vanderbilt will observe College Colors Day on Thursday, Aug. 28, for the football season opener against Temple University. Vanderbilt also will observe the official College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 29. Wear Vanderbilt colors on Aug. 28 and 29.
- Commodore fans can earn points by posting Vanderbilt-themed photos to Instagram and Twitter from Aug. 1 through Aug. 28 using the hashtags #AnchorDown and #collegecolors (both hashtags must be used to earn points).
- Fans can earn 50 extra points per day by downloading the College Colors App and sharing photos through it. Download the app here.
The Spirit Cup leaderboard keeps track of how each school is doing.
Participating fans also may enter for a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to North Texas and a pair of tickets to the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 12, 2015.
College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience by encouraging fans across America to wear their favorite college or university apparel. The Spirit Cup competition is presented by The Collegiate Licensing Company, a division of IMG College, and NCAA Football.
Contact: Mary Ann Daniel-Kaszuba, (615) 322-4461
maryann.daniel-kaszuba@vanderbilt.edu