Game-Day Caller Sheet — Xavier Saints
What to call, when to call it, what to avoid
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Cheer Chant Crowd Builder Read the Room Never
Pre-Game & Warm-Ups
Teams warming up, 15–20 min before tip/kickoff
CheerWe Are the SaintsFirst cheer of the night — sets the tone
CheerBlack and GoldIdentity cheer, follow right after
CrowdSaints Spell-OutGets crowd engaged before play starts
Player intros / national anthem
CrowdWho Are We?Build energy before first whistle
NeverAny cheer during the national anthemStand silent at attention until it ends
Offense — Xavier Has the Ball
Active play, dead ball, between plays
ChantLet's Go Xavier5-clap pattern — go-to filler
ChantGo Saints GoFits windows of 10 seconds or less
Timeout called (either team)
CheerLet's Go, Saints!You have the time — full cheer
CheerVictory CheerSpelling cheer — crowd joins naturally
CrowdWho Are We?If crowd is flat — wake them up first
Halftime
CheerBlack and GoldOpen the second half strong
CrowdSaints Spell-OutRe-energize crowd returning from break
Defense — Opponent Has the Ball
Active defensive play in progress
ChantDefense!Stomp-stomp — crowd joins instantly
ChantBlock That ShotSwap "Sack That Kick" for football
NeverFull cheers during live playChants only — cheers distract athletes
Critical defensive possession — big moment
CrowdQuiet / Loud (Noise Meter)Get crowd on their feet — max noise
CheerHold That LineCall at stoppage right before the play
After a Score — Xavier Scores
Xavier scores — close game
CheerThat's the WayCrowd joins the "uh-huh" pattern fast
CrowdFeel the SpiritWarm and inclusive — good for big moments
Xavier scores — comfortable lead
CheerSaints on FireHigh energy — save for dominant moments
ReadScore Board chantComfortable lead ONLY — skip in a close game
Comeback / Momentum Shift — Xavier Is Down
Team is losing — crowd is quiet
CrowdQuiet / Loud (Noise Meter)Best comeback tool — gets crowd on feet
CheerLet's Go, Saints!Upbeat — right energy for a deficit
NeverSaints on Fire · Score Board · That's the WayCelebratory cheers land wrong when you're down
End of game — win or loss
CheerWe Are the SaintsWin: close with identity and pride
CheerBlack and GoldLoss: same cheer, same dignity — show class
NeverTaunting or opponent-directed chantsWin or lose — always represent Xavier with class
Caller Rules — Review Before Every Game
1.CHANTS ONLY during live play — CHEERS only at stoppages and timeouts.
2.Read the score before calling anything celebratory (Score Board, Saints on Fire).
3.SILENT during: national anthem · free throws · player injuries.
4.Rotate — don't repeat the same cheer more than twice per half.
5.Crowd builders work best after a flat stretch — don't overuse them.
6.Win or lose — end every game with a team identity cheer.