The University of Oregon is nearly synonymous with two things: football and the film Animal House. Nike’s new short film, “Shout,” celebrates the intersection of the three, as well as the fans and alumni who bring them together.
Weighing in at an impressive five-plus minutes, “Shout” recreates the famous toga party scene from Animal House, even bringing back Otis Day and the Knights to perform the title song, “Shout.” In lieu of Jim Belushi and Co. however, legendary Oregon alumni don the togas for the dance scene. They include (among others): actor Ty Burrell; ESPN anchor Neil Everett; NFL legends and television personalities Ahmad Rashad and Dan Fouts; former pro football players Joey Harrington, Dennis Dixon, Kenny Wheaton (the Pick!) and Anthony Newman (current Ducks football commentator); decathlon world-record holder Ashton Eaton; Oregon track star Galen Rupp; current pros Marcus Mariota, LaMichael James, Kenjon Barner and Brandon Bair; former Oregon track stars English Gardener and Mandy White; and footwear legend Tinker Hatfield.
In addition to the movie connection and the cameos, the replicated scene is significant for another reason: “Shout” is played at every Oregon football home game over the Autzen Stadium loudspeaker, marking the break between the third and fourth quarters. A version of the film will now play at all Oregon home games going forward.