Editor’s Note: This article originally ran on November 25, 2010 but considering the amount of attention the return of The Backyard Brawl is receiving in the national spotlight, I figured it might be a good idea to dig up some content from years gone by to really help those that are new to this rivalry really get a better feel for the hatred.
I cannot verify the legitimacy of this story. I’ve never seen anyone else take credit for starting the chant but, honestly, who better to give that credit to than a much-beloved figure in Mountaineer history?