They take football entrances seriously at North Dakota State.
Before the start of every home game they turn off the lights at the Fargodome, blare AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” at ear-piercing decibels, show a pump-up montage on the video boards and then, when you think the place can’t get any louder, the Bison burst out of the locker room and take the field through a giant inflatable helmet.
It’s a sacred ritual. Locals call it the greatest moment in sports. Hyperbole or not, it’s clearly steeped in tradition. The head coach goes first, followed by captains and the rest of the roster.