College GameDay Declared a Religion

ESPN's College GameDay declared itself a faith, complete with ceremonial pick-'em rituals and halftime communion of nachos. Tailgate altars feature helmets as chalices. Preachers (a.k.a. analysts) deliver weekly sermons on turf theology. A survey of 1,200 fans found 73 % consider the show their primary spiritual advisor. Merchandise includes prayer flags in team colors. The Vatican reportedly studying conversion rates. Season pass holders gain eternal parking privileges. At dawn each game day, believers chant 'Bear Down,' and miracles (upsets) occasionally occur.