When I first stepped onto Colby’s campus, the first thing I could feel was the energy, a sea of blue and white roaring with pride. Every weekend, students, families, and fans pack the stands to cheer on our Mule athletes with unstoppable spirit. The support is constant, contagious, and unlike anything else in the NESCAC. Walk through Waterville on a game day, and I saw it everywhere: Mules gear, face paint, and smiles that say we bleed blue. Whether it’s the thunder of the crowd at Harold Alfond Stadium or the electric atmosphere courtside at a women’s volleyball match, Colby’s community shows up loud, proud, and all in for the Mules. And I loved it.
But I began to realize that this energy doesn’t just appear on game day; the community builds it. Here at Colby, students don’t just watch their teams, they know the athletes personally. They might share a writing seminar, grab lunch at Dana, or celebrate each other’s wins both on and off the field. Together, we’re a community of friends united by our love for our school and sports. That closeness turns every cheer into something personal, the pride of being part of something bigger than yourself.
Once game day arrives, that sense of connection bursts into full force. The walk I have with friends to Harold Alfond Stadium feels electric: music thumping, Mules colors flying, and students decked out in head-to-toe blue and white. The stands fill long before kickoff, packed with voices ready to cheer every tackle and goal. You can feel the pride in every chant and see it in every high-five. Whether it’s a crisp fall football Saturday or a packed hockey night at Jack Kelley Rink, there’s nothing quite like being part of the Colby crowd — loud, loyal, and all in together.
Recently, I went to watch Colby football in their final game against Bowdoin, and the atmosphere was incredible. Despite the cold Saturday night, the crowd was huge. Students, families, and even other athletic teams came out to support the Mules. The tailgate before the game was just as special, with tables full of food, lights strung across the lot, and families sharing hot drinks and laughter. It felt warm and welcoming, the kind of scene that reminds you what the Colby spirit is all about. Because here, showing up isn’t just about cheering from the stands, it’s about connecting, sharing, and being part of something bigger together.
For the athletes themselves, this support is everything. Hearing the roar from the stands, seeing friends and classmates cheering them on, and feeling the energy on every play motivates them to push harder and perform their best. At Colby, the connection between players and fans goes both ways; the crowd lifts the team, and the team inspires the crowd.
As a player on the men’s soccer team, I know firsthand how much it means to my teammates and me to look up into the stands and see people cheering, whether it’s family, friends, or even someone we don’t know. That support is incredible, and it pushes us to give our absolute best on the field. I remember our first game against Thomas College, when an amazing crowd turned out, some fans even traveled from Thomas, and their energy made us want to play harder, not just for ourselves, but for everyone cheering us on.
That’s what makes Colby’s spirit so special. It’s more than just cheering at a game or wearing blue and white: it’s a shared energy that connects students, families, alums, and athletes alike. Every chant, every high-five, every tailgate conversation is part of a larger tradition of showing up for each other, celebrating one another’s achievements, and taking pride in being part of the Mules community. At Colby, we don’t just watch the games, we live them together. And that’s why, week after week, season after season, we all bleed blue.
~ Kameron Mohammed `29
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