Who are McDonald's Mocs Maniacs?
Mocs Maniacs are members of the official student support organization for Chattanooga Mocs Athletics. Their support is instrumental in building the success of our Division I athletics programs. The Chattanooga Mocs Athletics Department, as well as its student-athletes, depends on the support of fans, especially Chattanooga students.
Mocs Maniacs' mission is to increase student attendance at all Chattanooga Mocs athletics events, heighten awareness of and excitement for Chattanooga Mocs athletics, and increase school spirit among Chattanooga students, all while representing the student body and the University with class and integrity.
Who can join the McDonald's Mocs Maniacs?
Mocs Maniacs membership is FREE and open to all current, full-time UTC students.
A major part of recent success has been the support from the UTC student body. As a result, the Athletics Department is working hard to enhance the student experience at all venues.
"Our student body is such a big part of the atmosphere at athletic events," stated Chattanooga's Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & Promotions, Geoff Wilcox. "The energy and excitement they bring help make Finley Stadium and McKenzie Arena very tough places to play.
"We are doing everything we can to give them a first-class experience and make every game a can't-miss event. It is our hope that they will enjoy the things we have planned for the upcoming season."
Chattanooga is turning the northeast corner of Finley Stadium in a student-focused area that includes the Mocs Block tailgate, student entry and the relocated student section.
Student Section
In order to bring all of the student activities together, the band and the student section has moved to the scoreboard end of the stands. This puts all of the student action in the northeast corner of Finley Stadium. The band occupies section 121, while the students have 122, 123 and 124. Per Southern Conference rules, student can't sit in the first six rows of 124 since it is directly behind the visiting bench. For a clear view of the student section, see the new
Finley Stadium Map.
Mocs Flock
For the third year in a row, UTC freshmen are invited to run on the field to get to their seats during the pregame show for the season-opener against UT-Martin. The "Mocs Flock" takes places approximately 20 minutes prior to kickoff. Any freshmen who signs up to participate in the Moc Flock receives a FREE T-Shirt. A table for sign up is located in the Mocs Block tailgate area prior to the game.
