I do. If I’m on the wrong side of the argument, the fact that I’m on the same side as Patti Edwards makes me feel okay about my superstitious behavior.

“John once made the mistake of doubting his mother’s superstitions. During the fourth game of the 1975 season, Patti and her kids arrived at the stadium only to realize something was missing. “I can’t believe it; I left my charm bracelet at home,” she said. John turned to his mother and said, “Mom, your bracelet has nothing to do with them winning the game.” At halftime, BYU trailed 12-0. Patti raced out of the stadium and drove home to get her charm bracelet, returning in time for the third quarter. BYU won 16-15. As John tells it, “At the end of the game, Mom took off her charm bracelet, put it in her purse and just smiled at me.”

The boys need us today! Whether it’s a charm bracelet, a pair of socks, a lucky shirt, a certain hat, or something productive like throwing cheese fries at the side of busses named for pigs, do your part!