SI.com · Apr 9, 2019
Why Do Virginia Fans Chant Wahoowa?
The Virginia faithful were out in numbers in Minneapolis on Monday night as the Cavaliers faced Texas Tech in the national title game. The Virginia contingent busted out their "Wahoowa" chant on numerous occassions, bringing a Charlottesville touch in the season's final matchup.
The Wahoowa chant was heard throughout U.S. Bank Stadium. But what does the famous saying actually mean?
Learn the history of Wahoowa below.
The Wahoowa cheer reportedly originated in the 1890's as a spin on Virginia's alma matter song "Auld Lang Syne."
