Whether it’s a lucky shirt, a specific seat, or a pre-game routine, University of Arizona sports fans say these traditions provide a sense of connection, and perhaps even a little control, over the outcome of a game.
For Ashley Hendrickson, a 2001 U of A graduate, that dedication involves a strict game-day wardrobe ritual.
“Oh no, I mean, anything that might sway the game in the Cats’ favor for us to win, I’m pretty much down for it as long as someone is willing to bail me out of jail,” Hendrickson said.
Hendrickson’s lifelong fandom started early…