Homemade Poster Ideas for Ole Miss Football

University of Mississippi football fans can't wait to get to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on sun-splashed Saturdays to cheer on the Rebels. True-blue fans can show their spirit beyond wearing the Ole Miss colors and singing the fight song. Homemade signs can excite the crowd, draw a laugh, get the attention of TV cameras and lead a cheer to inspire the team and bring home a Southeastern Conference victory.

  1. Team Spirit

    • Make sure your homemade sign fits with the red and blue Rebel colors. If you opt for colored poster paper, make sure any letters are outlined in white paint to make them stand out. Make a cut-out or use a photo of Colonel Reb or the Rebel Black Bear prominently on your sign -- mascots can be a key visual element, catching readers' eyes and inviting them to read the rest of your sign. Keep your sign current by working in the name or mascot of the opponent, particularly if you use a clever rhyme to urge the Rebs on to victory.

    Egg Bowl

    • The annual battle against arch-rival Mississippi State is the pinnacle of excitement on the Ole Miss campus. Celebrate the game itself by making a sign in the color and shape of the golden egg-shaped trophy. Add the Rebels' logo and colors, and make sure the sign keeps count of the all-time series record since Ole Miss has a sizable advantage against its nemesis. Since the Egg Bowl traditionally is played around Thanksgiving, consider taking the egg theme one step further by incorporating a turkey in the design; for a dash of humor, the bird can represent Mississippi State and wear its maroon and white colors.

    Team History

    • Take inspiration for your sign from the school's storied history on the gridiron. Honor an anniversary year of one of Ole Miss' three national title teams or six conference championships. Pay homage to Archie Manning, an All-American quarterback and the only Rebel to have his number retired, anytime you can use "18" on your sign -- whether the game is on the 18th day of the month or the opponent is ranked 18th in the country. Or take note of a winning streak against a rival by using your sign to visually add up those victories.

    School Landmarks and Current Events

    • Increase the fans' appreciation of your sign by involving familiar places on campus, such as Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the Circle and the Lyceum. Draw those images or include the names in your rhyme. Go for humor by tying your message to recent news involving the team, such as a coach's recent rant against officiating or opponents, or national politics and entertainment. If the game is televised, using the letters of the broadcaster is a good bet for getting on TV; for example, write "Another Bulldog Conquest" on your sign, with the capital letters accentuated by color and size, when Ole Miss plays in the Egg Bowl and the game is televised on ABC.