Spirit

The word "spirit" has a special value for the Texas Iron Spikes. Throughout the course of the fall and spring semesters, Iron Spikes continue to participate in all activities that encourage spirit and pride in the University. The Texas Iron Spikes are the official men's spirit group for the Texas Baseball team. The organization takes great pride in serving this role with the incredible Longhorn baseball tradition. UT is a perennial powerhouse, holding college baseball’s best winning percentage in history and second in most wins. They also have the most appearances and wins in the College World Series, taking home six national championships.

Because of the intimate setting of the baseball diamond, opposing players and coaches are especially subject to hearing the heckling of the crowd. During each game, it is the goal of the Iron Spikes to make sure the UT Baseball team has the home field advantage.

A few hours before most home games, Texas Iron Spikes can be found in the parking lot tailgating. In addition, the Iron Spikes increase efforts tailgating with other UT organizations and also a dedicated group of Longhorns from Brenham, bringing together fans of all ages for one of the largest Longhorn baseball tailgates of the year.

The Iron Spikes also support Texas’s elite football program in the fall and our spirit at Longhorn football games is just as strong as it is at Disch-Falk. There is a tailgate before every home football game where actives, alumni, and other UT organizations gather to prepare for the matchup. Once in the game, the Iron Spikes have block seating located in the student section at DKR Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Longhorns. We also participate in the Torch Light Parade and Hex Rally to help pump up the football team before the OU and A&M games. Texas/OU Weekend, an Iron Spikes yearly tradition in the fall, includes three days full of restaurants, bar tabs, and great football.

However our spirit isn’t limited to Austin, the Houston College Classic allows Iron Spikes to join alumni for a weekend of baseball at Minute Maid Park. Most importantly recent road trips to Omaha and bowl games provide Iron Spikes with the best memories for the rest of our lives. As Texas Iron Spikes, we strive not only to promote spirit within our organization, but throughout the entire University of Texas community.