Central Michigan University Athletics
Snake Pit: CMU's Student Cheering Section
SNAKE PIT
The Snake Pit is Central Michigan University’s student cheering section, which supports all sports—most notably football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball.
All CMU students can join the Snake Pit and attend all games for free with a Student Access Pass. Snake Pit fans, who often wear maroon and gold t-shirts, create an energetic atmosphere, form an enthusiastic fan base, and are “experts” at tossing toilet paper.
The Snake Pit name celebrates a Central Michigan tradition that began over 40 years ago. In the 1980s, CMU’s spirited student section adopted the name Snake Pit. During games, the group showed their pride by wearing maroon t-shirts with a striking snake logo. According to legend, Michigan State’s Jud Heathcote compared playing CMU in Rose Arena to a "snake pit,” inspiring the CMU students to adopt the name.
After several years, CMU has brought back the Snake Pit as the official student section name.
At several points in time, Central Michigan’s men’s basketball games were rated among the nation’s top college basketball atmospheres.
Discover the fun history of the Snake Pit and the Toilet Paper Toss tradition by clicking here.
Join us and follow the Snake Pit on Instagram using this link.
The Snake Pit is Central Michigan University’s student cheering section, which supports all sports—most notably football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball.
All CMU students can join the Snake Pit and attend all games for free with a Student Access Pass. Snake Pit fans, who often wear maroon and gold t-shirts, create an energetic atmosphere, form an enthusiastic fan base, and are “experts” at tossing toilet paper.
The Snake Pit name celebrates a Central Michigan tradition that began over 40 years ago. In the 1980s, CMU’s spirited student section adopted the name Snake Pit. During games, the group showed their pride by wearing maroon t-shirts with a striking snake logo. According to legend, Michigan State’s Jud Heathcote compared playing CMU in Rose Arena to a "snake pit,” inspiring the CMU students to adopt the name.
After several years, CMU has brought back the Snake Pit as the official student section name.
At several points in time, Central Michigan’s men’s basketball games were rated among the nation’s top college basketball atmospheres.
Discover the fun history of the Snake Pit and the Toilet Paper Toss tradition by clicking here.
Join us and follow the Snake Pit on Instagram using this link.