There is indeed a position in football called Nickelback, which may well be where the source of confusion comes from. Or maybe the GPS sent someone to the wrong place…

Besides doing better than either Michigan State University or the University of Michigan in sports, Ohio State University’s girls are also just plain hotter. At least that’s what this Buckeye fan thinks, in any case. Whether or not OSU boasts some of the best-looking girls on any campus is up for dispute — what is clear is that this diss hit college girls where it hurts. We just wonder if any fan of either Michigan State or the University of Michigan responded, and how.

Most of these signs talk about something to do with football, but this person decided that GameDay coming to their school was the perfect opportunity to break the news to mom and dad. Imagine waking up on Saturday morning to watch your old alma mater play, which happens to be where your kid goes to school, only to be hit by the surprising news that you have a new member of the family. Now you have to pay for tuition as well as diapers!

College is known for many things, some of them contradictory. The very real and infamous Freshman 15, for example, stands in stark contrast to the health and fitness that ought to be emphasized by college football games. The effects of unhealthy eating and drinking habits by students struggling to stay ahead in their studies was pointed out by this student, who sought company in unwinding on gameday. What’s beautiful is that this person didn’t let body image get in the way of their having a good time.

No matter where the fan is from holding up this sign, this is definitely a quip we can all get behind. The Sooner Schooner, the symbol of the University of Oklahoma, is one of the most famous and popular mascots out there. They even parade it around their stadium for all the world to see, which damns them even further. So if you’re an Oklahoma fan, you need to be ready to endure this insult, because how can you deny it?

Sometimes the insults hurled between the teams hit below the belt, like this sign that pokes fun at the female student body at Stanford. It suggests that the real reason Tiger Woods ended his college career to go professional wasn’t his incredible potential waiting to be realized in professional golf, but the fact that Stanford girls are terrible. This college football fan appears to sincerely believe this is the real reason behind his early departure from amateur golfing. Indeed, Woods later admitted to his womanizing ways.

The great thing about ESPN GameDay is that no one seems to care about anything, just so long as their sign gets coverage nationwide. We’re not so sure if this is due to the ecstasy of the prospect of being on national television or the Irish coffee she had while tailgating, but judging by the misspelling of such an easy word on the sign, it’s “probaly” the latter. Or maybe Tennessee’s student body is just as illiterate as those from Alabama.

College GameDay has become a platform for some of the greatest quips between fans to be broadcast to a wider audience. As these collegiate athletic competitions have pitted schools of higher learning against each other, it’s only natural that fans will insult the intelligence of the opposing student bodies. But beware of grammar and spelling mistakes, folks! College GameDay will find you and shame you before the rest of the nation, as evidenced by the sign this UC Berkeley fan is holding up.

Out of all the heated rivalries in college football, America’s favorite is doubtlessly the annual Army-Navy game. Besides being a hotly-contested game between the rivals and one of the greatest traditions in the sport, the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie displayed year after year is a touching testament to the fighting spirit of our armed forces. Unfortunately for these Navy fans, they were proven wrong this past season when the army won the series for the third consecutive year.

The truth stated on the sign is a slap to the face of any fan of the Oregon Ducks, especially considering their loss to Ohio State for the 2014 National Championship game. Oregon went up against an undefeated Florida State team in a fantastic display of raw talent, crushing the Seminoles. Sadly, a similarly crushing loss to OSU followed this performance. This might not be your opinion if you are a fan of OSU, but most people will agree the Buckeyes have enough championships.

There are far too many bowls around, as any college football fan will tell you, meaning that most of them don’t actually matter for anything. These haters have picked up on this fact and are using it to disrespect Baylor University, much to the Bears’ chagrin. For even though the Baylor Bears have won several bowls, according to those holding up this sign none of them matter. And the ones that did matter? Unfortunately, those were the ones that they lost. Sad, but true.

Even though Oregon doesn’t have a championship, none of their cities seem to be failing as bad as Detroit city. This appears to be a dig specifically at the University of Michigan, which has quite a number of championships, although it might also be directed at Michigan State, which also has won quite a few.  What people might not know is that the University of Michigan wasn’t always located at its current address in Ann Arbor; it was actually founded in Detroit before it moved.

There’s nothing better than two like-minded fans coming together and putting together a classic message such as this, which pokes fun at the intelligence of Auburn’s student body. If you’re an Auburn fan and are still trying to understand what’s written here, maybe it’s best to keep silent… In fact, the alleged stupidity of Auburn fans may be matched only their arch-rivals, the University of Alabama. Remember the Toomer’s Corner tree poisoning incident? Yep. That was done by a Crimson Tide fan.

Indeed, Alabama fans have a reputation for low intelligence. We’re not saying that this is deserved, just stating facts. This might be motivated by jealousy, in all fairness, as the sheer quantity of their championships outstrips pretty much every single other school, with the notable exception of Princeton and Yale. Those Ivy League schools must face the music, however: the overwhelming majority of those championships were won before World War I, a drastically different (and far less competitive) time in football’s history.

Never insult a man’s khakis! It’s no secret that Jim Harbaugh has a fondness for the article of clothing, and we have to admit he looks great in them. He likes them for how multipurpose they are (he even works out in them). While this diss may have been true several years back, coach Jim Harbaugh has recently admitted that he traded in his $8 khakis for a much pricier brand of khakis. Reportedly, these are made by Lululemon and cost over $100!

Clemson is one of the powerhouses of college football — there’s no denying it, folks. While Clemson has had deep-seated rivalries with several other teams in the south, one of the most recent ones to bud out is none other than Notre Dame, straight out of Indiana. Depending on how you count it, the Fighting Irish have the same number of championships as Clemson’s archrivals, Alabama. Indeed, in recent years Clemson has gone through Notre Dame on their way to crushing Alabama underfoot.

Recently, ironic “We Want Bama” signs have been appearing everywhere. This challenge to Alabama, a dominant force to be reckoned with, is pure arrogance. We assure you, no one actually wants to play Bama, because the chance they will lose in the current state of affairs is too great. One Harvard fan slyly poked fun at this, bringing to mind both Alabama’s incredible record and its stereotype its fans have (rightfully?) earned for not being the sharpest tools in the shed.

MSU is a force to be reckoned with, indeed. The Wolverines out of Michigan might be able to boast a better academic reputation, but (with the exception of this past season) the Spartans have simply proven they are better on the field in recent years. This success has been repeated week after week against deep-seated rivalries, as they slyly point out here. We’re not sure what the outcome was of this game, but Notre Dame actually leads in all-time matches with their northern enemies by quite a bit.

Poor ESPN GameDay host Lee Corso just can’t seem to get a break on his own show. If you pay attention closely, there are even more signs poking fun at him in this list that just happen to appear in the same picture with other signs. He’s able to take it all in stride, however, and is in good humor despite it all. We’re just not sure if we would want to touch the sign and take it back once he’s done holding it…yuck.

There doesn’t seem to be a sharper contrast between the Spartan way of life in ancient Greece and Gandhi’s civil disobedience. That being said, this Michigan State University fan points out that not even Gandhi liked Ohio State. Indeed, the Buckeyes are one of the few teams that have been able to derail Alabama in recent memory. They dominated the Big Ten conference last year, not to mention the year before that. It’s no wonder that the hatred for this team is so widespread.

Some of these stills have managed to capture two incredibly funny signs that are simply on point. But while O.J. Simpson stealing your tickets brought out some uncontrollable chuckles, the Lou Holtz one had us on the floor. With all due respect to the legendary coach’s skills in leading teams to victory, Lou Holtz sounds like Sylvester the Cat from Looney Toons. We’d pay good money to hear him say “sufferin’ succotash” five times straight. All joking aside, however, Holtz is an American hero.

Here’s another still that has managed to capture two great signs in one shot. As opposed to the last picture, we can’t decide which one is funnier. Mississippi as a state has a bad reputation for many things (obesity, public education, etc.), which is made even sadder by the NCAA-mandated sanctions currently imposed. In addition, Bo Wallace has been so firmly identified with Ole Miss that any insult against him is an insult against Mississippi. That being said, we have to admit that pumpkin spice lattés are our guilty pleasure…

Michigan has raked in more wins than any other college football team in history and is now helmed by Jim Harbaugh as their coach, a proven winner in both college football and the NFL. In case you forgot, the 49ers hadn’t had a winning season since 2002 when he became their coach in 2011. He then took them to the playoffs three seasons in a row, one of which ended in a Superbowl appearance. Despite this, Michigan hasn’t won the Big Ten since before Hannah Montana went on air.

Yes, the stereotype about Alabama is so bad that this Texas A & M fan pointed out that even America’s favorite idiot got in. Yes, he’s a fictional character, but they say art mimics reality. Everyone deserves a shot to go to college, however hard it might be to adjust to the new social climate and rigorous education. “Maybe it’s just me,” Forrest Gump admits in the movie, “but college was very confusing times.” Not just for you, Forrest!

Finally, a “We Want” sign that speaks the truth. The Cleveland Browns are, statistically, the worst team in the NFL, bar none. They have had only two winning seasons in the past 20 years. It’s really sad, but there is the oft-repeated joke that the Browns wouldn’t be able to defeat the better teams in college football, such as Alabama. Maybe this challenge to Cleveland’s football team is actually a much more modest proposal than challenging the Crimson Tide to a matchup.

Whether they’re funny, insulting, rude, or just plain weird, sports fans love to speak their mind by holding up clever and funny signs. We’ve dug up some of the wackiest and most hilarious sports fans’ signs of all time.

Whenever Colorado University Buffaloes takes on their in-state rival Colorado State University Rams on the gridiron, you already know that there will be lots of heated exchanges, aggressive chanting, and clever signs from fans on both sides. It appears as though Colorado University came out on top for this round, with these girls teaming up to deliver a knock-out blow. They even incorporated matching costumes into their insult onslaught against Colorado State. Better luck next time Rams. This one goes to the Buffaloes.

A man will always appreciate a woman who can be forward and up front went it comes to expressing her feelings. That being said, we’re not sure that using a sign at a Green Bay Packers game is the best way to profess your love and desire to marry the starting quarterback, especially if you’re seated next to your significant other who brought you to the game. Maybe next time she’ll try the more subtle and equally effective direct message on Instagram.

This might just be the most creative way to let the referees know that they missed a call. Of course these fans could have simply informed the refs straight up that they should be paying more attention to the game. But where’s the fun in that? This subtle and inventive sign is the perfect way to tell the refs to get their heads in the game. Not to mention, these fans’ are rocking some amazing basketball game attire to really get the refs’ attention.

No these Seahawks fans weren’t simply referencing their favorite hit single by The Weeknd. They genuinely could not feel their face at this frigid Sunday afternoon game. True football fans know how to cope with the elements no matter what. These fans showed up to the game fully layered up and decked out in winter gear from head to toe. But even with their jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, and goggles, these dedicated fans almost lost all sensation above the neck.

Sometimes, sports fans use their signs to simply inform athletes that they are admired and respected. This hockey fan dedicated her sign to Sean Avery, a former hockey player for the New York Rangers. Her adorable sign states that she chose to name her dog after the Rangers star. If Avery was able to look up and spot the heartwarming sign from the ice, he must have been smiling from ear to ear for all 60 minutes of the game.

These ladies are major fans of Brett Favre. They wanted to address him directly, asking him to please stop texting them. But we all know he wasn’t actually texting them. Well-played, ladies.

This father-to-be truly understands the importance of priorities. Yes, some might say that when your wife is nine months pregnant and about to go into labor, it may not be the best time for a baseball game. They might even call him irresponsible. What these close-minded haters don’t appreciate, however, is this fan’s dedication and devotion to his team. In reality, they should be praising how considerate it was of him to include a heartfelt message to his pregnant wife on his sign.

Some fans like to make funny jokes with their posters. This woman is referencing a penalty in hockey, where the player has to sit out for two minutes.

These fans just wants to cheer for their favorite player, Alex Burrows. What better way to get his attention than with this bright green sign? We’re sure he must have seen it…along with the rest of the crowd.

Calling out college is one thing, but Forest Gump is off limits. He may not have been a smart man but he sure knows what football is. What the Tom Hanks fictional character from the 1994 film may have lacked in intelligence, he more than made up for in heart, tenacity, and work ethic. We’re almost positive that if Gump was an actual football player for the Crimson Tide, he would have given Johnny Manzel a run for his money.

With so much competition in modern sports, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. One thing we really never see enough of within the community of sports fans these days is sportsmanship and etiquette. Until now that is. This fan is changing the game, one kind-worded, well-wishing sign at a time. His genuine and endearing words of encouragement directed towards both teams. It truly warms the heart to see someone who remembers what sports are actually all about.

This fan must really want to get into the stadium. We’ve certainly heard of fans paying way too much for extra tickets sold in the parking lot before the game but this one is definitely a first. Offering a beloved family member for a ticket might be going a bit too far. He doesn’t even specify what kind of seats he’s interested in. For all he knows he could end up handing over his sister for some seat in the nosebleeds.

Rather that writing an insult directed at the opposing team or offering words of support to his own team, this clever fan decided to announce a major problem for the gentleman sitting behind him. While we are sure that the fan who’s vision is being obstructed by the sign appreciates the attempt to raise awareness for his situation, we can’t help but wonder if this sign-holder ended up with some nachos and a soda poured on him by the end of the game.

This fan might have shown up to the wrong sporting event. Either that, or he was dragged to the game by a friend who actually enjoys hockey. Either way, it’s safe to say that this might be one of the least fitting signs to bring to a hockey game. The Boston Bruins players on the bench don’t seem to be laughing at his subtle suggestion of a less violent sport. If only Happy Gilmore was on the roster for this one.

We’ll be sure to hide this photo from this gentleman’s parole officer. While we respect his dedication, we can’t help but wonder if drawing attention to the fact that he skipped his court date on his epic sign was really worth it. Especially given the fact most sports games are televised these days, we hope this guy worked his legal issues out in the end, or at least he didn’t commit are serious crime.

These lovely Florida Gators’ fans seem to have a bit of a crush on former quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow. And what’s not to love? Tebow has always been known as a well-rounded and wholesome athlete. While these girls may border on obsessive when it comes to their infatuation with Tebow, we aren’t so sure that their boyfriends care for him in the same regard, especially after seeing what their girlfriend decided to bring to the Saturday afternoon game.

This next sign is a classic example of poor preparation. This fan remembered everything he would need to enjoy the game- warm clothes, food and beverages for the tailgate, a big sign, and a marker to write something on the sign. The only thing he forgot was what he wanted to write on the sign. While he briefly considered simply copying one of his fellow fans’ signs, in the end he decided to accept defeat and this was the result.

There are some pretty high stakes on the line for these Kansas City Royals fans. Its not every day that a win can result in an adorable new furry friend. Hopefully, the players were able to spot the sign and give an extra effort for the sake of a puppy. Judging by the look on her face, it’s safe to say that this fan is confident that she’ll be making a pitstop at the local corgi breeder on the way home.

Finding work in today’s job market can be incredibly challenging for recent college graduates. Sometimes, you need to get creative and think outside the box if you want to set yourself apart from the thousands of other job applicants. This James Madison University student and football fan wins some major points for inventiveness, sharing a blown up version of his hilarious resume for the entire college football world to see. We were certainly impressed with his accomplishment and hopefully employers were as well!

This fan thought coming to the Monday Night Football game would be a good way to get over her recent bitter break up. She was feeling great, looking forward to catching the game with her girlfriends. Just as she was heading out the door, she got a text from the previously mentioned ex. Rather than respond to his text, this fan decided to take a detour to an arts and crafts store on the way to the game to make this hilarious sign.

We’re not even sure that this sports “fan” knows which team he is routing for, but one thing is for sure: he’s winning. Who says you need to memorize player statistics in order to be a fan? This guy is proving to us that you don’t even need to know what specific sport you’re watching in order to be supportive. The message he is conveying is so simple and yet eloquent and we are sure it provided inspiration to whichever team he was watching.

This Nickelback fan has been poorly mistaken. While he thought he was in for a nice relaxing evening of enjoying the musical stylings of everyone’s favorite Canadian rock band, he actually ended up on the set of ESPN’s College Gameday. While he may have ended up far away from the concert, hopefully he took a photograph or two to remember the occasion so someday he’ll look back at this mishap and have something to remind him of what he really is.

This has got to be the worst way to reunite with an estranged sibling. This fan, who also happens to be the brother of NBA great Dirk Nowitski according to his sign, decided to surprise the Dallas Maverick power forward by interrupting him in the middle of a game and whipping out this masterpiece of a sign. He even threw in a cringe-worthy smirk to go with it. We can only hope that the family reunion wasn’t too awkward after this strange incident.

Poor Hunter Pence. The San Fransisco Giants right fielder just can’t seem to get a second of privacy. As if it wasn’t enough to constantly be placed under the harsh microscope of the media, answering patronizing questions in post-game press conferences, dealing with the paparazzi any time he tries to go out in public, and reading gossip stories posted on TMZ. Now the man has to worry about the whole world knowing about his strange collections and odd choice of breakfast utensils.

And here we see yet another jab at Hunter Pence. Critics may not approve of Pence’s beverage of choice from Starbuck, but what does he care? The San Fransisco Giant makes 18.5 million dollars a year. The way we see it he can spend that money on whatever hot beverages he chooses. Besides, what’s not to like about pumpkin spice lattes? They’re the perfect sweet coffee treat for those crisp fall afternoons. Don’t mind the haters, Hunter Pence. Keep doing you.

This Celtic’s fan had to think outside of the box for this sign targeting Pao Gasol. The sign claims that Gasol apparently has a long lost estranged brother who just happens to be an alpaca. With his signature shaggy hair and scraggly beard, it was really only a matter of time before some clever fan drew up the comparison. Now a San Antonio Spur, Gasol has won two championships and is a six-time all-star, so we doubt he took this sign to heart.

This fan drew some inspiration from a popular viral video from a few years back. In the famous video, a child, fully decked-out in his Halloween zombie costume, professes his love for turtles during an interview on the local news. Apparently Duke’s Kyle Singler has some striking similarities to the turtle-loving zombie kid, as these fans decided to perform some photoshop magic on an unfortunate photo that was captured of the player and blow it up onto a giant hilarious sign.

Fans really love to go after Hunter Pence. This time, A couple fans from Kansas City spotted a look-alike of the San Fransisco Giant from an unlikely source and they couldn’t resist but share their discovery with the entire ball park and whoever else happened to be watching the game from home. Maybe during AMC’s annual Home Alone Marathon, these fans made the connection between Marv, the burglar, and Pace, who every opposing fan in the MLB seems to love to hate.

This clever fan came up with an incredibly original burn. The only problem with his insulting sign, is that it was directed at his own team. As sports fans, we need to stick with our teams through the best of times and through the worst of times. Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs go 82-0 and make a run at the Stanley Cup, or lose every game of their season, the true fans should remain loyal and supportive no matter what.

Really kid? This is how you want to break the news to mom and dad that you’re failing economics and potentially letting your tuition go to waste? Maybe next time try a more traditional approach like a phone call or even an e-mail. While this fan’s parents definitely didn’t appreciate the humor in his unique sign, we certainly did. As the old saying goes, “Grade Point Average is only temporary, but a hilarious sports sign will live on for eternity.”

This Boise State student was sick of hearing the same recycled insults targeting his school. There are only so many times one can here chants that “Boise isn’t even a state!” before something needs to be done. So he decided to make his rebuttal in the form of this epic sign. His sign cleverly calls out the hypocrisy involved with calling out just Boise State, when there are so many other schools whose names make just as little, or even less sense.

As one of the best hockey players in the world, the young Sydney Crosby is no stranger to taking some verbal abuse from opponents as well as fans of opposing teams. It’s not every away game, however, that the young phenom takes four disses in one. Whether he’s called out for being afraid of the dark, his sub-par swimming skills, his Harry Potter house of choice, or his social media habits, Crosby takes everything in stride and lets his game do the talking.

What better way to praise your mothers cooking than a giant sign at a WWE match. Apparently this wrestling fan’s mother can cook a mean lasagna and he wants the whole world to know, or at least everyone who tunes into the WWE. In all seriousness though, any mother would be absolutely thrilled to see a shout-out like this on live television. We just hope the wrestlers were able to focus on the match without thinking about that delicious lasagna!

For those of us who didn’t grow up in a city, parallel parking was never a necessity. Poor Hunter Pence has been getting a lot of heat these days from fans of opposing baseball teams. While most of the signs he sees are in good fun, this one might cross the line. After all, it’s really not his fault that the driver’s ed course he was enrolled in as a teenager never went over the basics of parallel parking.

We all know that growing facial hair isn’t a competition… unless you are this Royals’ fan, that is. He’s has put in years of hard work, trimming, and fine-tuning his perfectly sculpted beard just for this very moment. As a Kansas City native and avid hater of Hunter Pence, this gentleman put everything he had into this sign which lets the world know that his beard is better than Pence’s. Hat’s off to this guy.

This long-haired Pittsburg Steelers fan dressed in some interesting attire is simply relaying on some pre-game advice from his father, whoever he may be. While we don’t doubt that this fan’s dad is a football fan, we are skeptical of his football IQ. Of course every football fan like to voice their opinion on the play calling. But in general, the fans will either bring their own signs or shout their suggestion loud enough for the coaches on the sidelines to hear.

The Cleveland Browns have had a rough go the past few decades. As a matter of fact, the Browns have only been able to put together three winning seasons since 1990. It’s safe to say that Browns’ fans are pretty tired of losing. The expression on the faces of these frustrated fans says it all. Keep your heads up, Browns fans. Just remember that it’s always darkest before the dawn and that anything is possible if you have a little faith.

What Chase Daniel does when he thinks nobody is looking is Chase Daniel’s business and his business alone. This football fan’s hilarious sign was truly uncalled for. During days of constant on-air broadcasts, it can sometimes be hard to find the time for a proper meal. Who is this fan to judge Chase Daniel for making do with whatever quick snack he has on him at the moment. While this sign may condemn Chase’s strange eating habit, we commend it.

These different takes on the ESPN initials never get old. Whichever fan thought of this funny sign deserves credit for originality. The hilarious joke targeting sports broadcaster and football analyst Lee Corso was an instant classic. The sign was so amazing that Corso himself took notice and decided to feature it in his show, proudly displaying it in front of his chest while seated at his desk. When asked if there was any truth to the signs accusation, Corso had no comment.

Every now and then, you just need to proclaim your love for cheese on national television. When this sports fan’s father told him that he’d be going to the big game this weekend, he knew it would be the perfect opportunity to let the whole world know how passionately he feels about cheese. Whether it’s cheddar, Swiss, American, feta, mozzarella, gouda, or provolone, this kid is absolutely obsessed with cheese and wants the whole world to know!

Since when is it considered an insult to listen to one of the most powerful voices of our generation? The way we see it, Will Muschamp can listen to whatever music he pleases. Plus how can you hate on the “Rockstar” singer, Chad Kroeger, who was able to lock down the beautiful pop rebel Avril Lavigne? As a message to Will Muschamp, we would just like to say that you are truly a hero. Please don’t ever change your taste in music.

This woman’s poor ex-boyfriend was sitting at home when he had to see this come up on his ESPN screen. Apparently it wasn’t enough for her to simply reject his proposal and accept the tickets. She had to add insult to injury by putting their untimely break-up on display for the whole world to see.

We could’ve sworn that CBS stood for Columbia Broadcasting System. But this Denver Broncos fan seems to think otherwise. Perhaps she was struggling to think of something clever and all the good ideas for signs were already taken by her fellow sign-holders. She was left with two options. Either show up to the game with an unoriginal cheesy sign, or improvise something clever and ironic to get a few laughs. She went with the latter and it definitely worked for us.