University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

" Freshmen, more wood! " " Freshmen, bring more wood, " is one of the loudest yells at the Cal football rallies each fall. Traditionally, freshmen are responsible for the rally bonfires and must see that they are burning brightly. The sophomores, juniors, and seniors make the work easier by " encouraging " the freshmen. Andy Smith Legend At every Big Game Rally, with each student holding a lighted candle, an eulogy to Andy Smith is read. Between 1920 and 1923, the Cal football team won 36 games and tied 2. When Andy Smith died in 1926, his funeral was held at the entrance to Memorial Stadium, and following his request, his ashes were scattered over the Stadium. The tribute to the coach of the " Wonder Team " is also a reminder of the spirit of Cal athletics. On the players ' bench in the Stadium is inscribed the following quote from Andy Smith: " We do not want men who will lie down bravely to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live. Winning is not everything and it is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal. " Golden Cannon An old tradition has caused the start of a new one this year. Traditionally, each Senior Class presents the University with a gift. This year ' s gift is a " Golden Cannon, " to be shot off each time Cal scores a touchdown. Its debut was the Big Game Rally, but the new tradition offically began at the 1963 Big Game.