The start of every school term brings to mind another school year - assignments, research papers, exams and school clubs. It may be a dreadful thought to put the student life to gear yet again, but what gives it a boost is the school spirit that every student must feel when supporting the school's sports teams. Cheering for one's team playing against other schools is a serious matter. NCAA tournaments for instance generate such a huge following that it would be safe to assume that students spend a big chunk of their allowance on game tickets, parking, travel expenses (when alma mater is playing in another's home court) and souvenirs. The month of March is known as "March Madness" when the Regional and Final Four games are held.

The souvenir industry has taken especial note of the support that fans of the collegiate scene exhibit by their purchase of all kinds of team identification paraphernalia. Fans of college teams will buy anything and everything that relates to their team. From apparel and game shakers to coffee mugs and area rugs, seats, pens and jewelry to literally ANYTHING that can screen printed, etched, colored or somehow logoed, the devout fan will lay out the bucks to have at least one of it. Vanity car tags, the paint job on cars, tattoos, ties that play team fight songs-everything is fair game for the industry that supports the fan that supports his team. A lot of these items make an appearance only during the particular sports season underway at the time and then are put away until next year's kickoff or tip off or first pitch.

Floor coverings have not escaped the attention of the providers of fan merchandise. What better way to show visitors to your home or office where your team loyalties lie than to have a team logo area rug greet them as they enter? And this is an item that is utilized all year, not just during a specific sports season.

Area rugs made as souvenirs are eye-catching products with bright colors and big designs. The logo, name and colors of the college teams are reflected on the area rugs.

Manufacturers of college logo area rugs have designed screen prints for most of the major collegiate teams. The designs are true to the teams' official logos and colors and match the designs and color combinations of other memorabilia that the avid fan may posses. Sizes usually include 4'x 6' and 5'x 8'. You can even special order larger rugs that can cover most of the floor area in a room.

Souvenir items are sold in sport's venues, sporting goods store and the team's own souvenir booth or shop. However, area rugs may not be as widely available as the other souvenir items. They are obtainable in many Internet sources such as online stores, direct suppliers or collectors selling their goods online.

An area rug for a souvenir is indeed a fan's very visible expression of support to his favorite team. But what makes having this decor a two-way relationship is the rug's functionality in the fan's home - it makes a good floor covering and attractive piece of home accent. Big love from the fan and big love from the team.

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