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By Bill Kristoph

As the visitors to ScalpEm.com know, I am always looking for offbeat story ideas. Thankfully, the game this past weekend gave birth to some fresh material. A certain group of friends have started a brand new tradition for game day and the rest of Seminole Nation needs to know about it. It turns out that the ‘Noles had a little extra mojo on their side. And here the rest of us thought that the dominating performance by FSU was sheerly talent and execution.’,'Many ‘Noles fail to remember band uniforms of the past. Long ago, in a time far, far away, FSU was not sponsored by Nike. They did not have “official Nike logos” plastered everywhere, nor did the band uniforms match the logos (not that the Nike stuff is bad, mind you). There was a sense of purity back then, when the Chiefs wore a very different kind of hat. The furry hat.

According to alumni of the Marching Chiefs, the old school hat was best used for storing necessary game day items. Back then, the uniforms were hotter, heavier, and not allowed to be taken off in favor of the t-shirts. The Chiefs simply had to suffer, unless of course there was a refreshing beverage stored in a certain hat! Perhaps those hot days and field experience put some magic into “The Hat.”

Fast forward to 2004. The ‘Noles once again having ups and downs. Enter the object simply known as “The Hat.” At first, “The Hat” was thought to be solely a tailgate prop. It was something that would be an inside joke with family and friends. But then, the owner of “The Hat” had a brilliant idea. “The Hat” must make its furry way to the game for all ‘Noles to share in.

A #6 vs. #7 game is supposed to be close, right? Wrong! “The Hat” has spoken, and simply state it said, “I don’t think so.” Fans of all ages saw “The Hat,” rubbed it for good luck, and wished the owner well. When Virginia showed signs of life in the 2nd half, “The Hat” asked to be passed around, and thus created fresh mojo, leading the ‘Noles on a stuff of UVA.

“The Hat” has plans. Big plans. Huge plans! If Gameday visits, “The Hat” will be there. Whenever the ‘Noles need that extra boost, rub “The Hat.” When things look glum, and the ‘Noles have no where to turn, pass “The Hat” around. “The Hat” unites the fans. “The Hat” will be attending all home games! I pity the visiting teams to Doak from here on out.

Put the NCAA on notice! When you visit Doak S. Campbell Stadium, on the campus of Florida State University, not only must you deal with an excited and electric home crowd, but you must also Fear The Fur!!! Look for it at the next home game!