Brigham Young University, BYU, is a predominantly Mormon institute of higher learning. Many, if not most, of the students are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
While a lot of the stereotypes about the Mormon people are not always true, one is especially accurate. People of the LDS faith are extremely hospitable.
They give out free treats during football games!
The attitude in Utah is kinda like “southern hospitality.” Fans want you to experience both their place, and their people, in the most positive manner possible. Unlike in the SEC, however, there is zero hostility toward opposing fans. They welcome them with open arms and snacks.
Iowa State fans learned about the kindness of BYU on Saturday!
Traveling Cyclones were both delighted and baffled by the Cougars as their team traveled to Provo for a unique non-conference matchup on Saturday.
Not long after the college football game got underway, a group of BYU fans made their way over the the visiting section with some goodies. They passed out ice cream from the school’s famous ‘BYU Creamery on Ninth,’ brownies and the extremely popular Cougar Tails.
As funny as they sound, Cougar Tails are essentially giant maple donuts. It’s a big deal in Provo.
It didn’t cost the Iowa State fans a penny! Everything was paid for by the home side and passed out in good faith— literally. (Get it, good faith? LOL)
While Cyclones fans will definitely pour an extra Busch Light for a visiting fan at a tailgate, the act of kindness in Provo goes above and beyond. And they do it every game! Especially the big ones.
BYU fans go out of their way to make sure that the opposing fanbase gets to enjoy their ice cream and Cougar Tails in the same way that they do. It’s a really cool tradition that deserves its shine!