Back to the Pepperdine Waves Newsfeed

Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team

Related Topics: Pepperdine University

Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer.

There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend.

Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college experience — and Pepperdine is missing out.

One of the biggest benefits of a football program is school spirit and pride. Football games bring students together and create amazing memories. Look at well-known California universities such as the University of Southern California, University of California Los Angeles and University of CaliforniaBerkeley.