Hand Signals

Throwing up a hand signal with the index and middle fingers standing upright with an otherwise closed hand usually is a sign of peace, perhaps most closely associated with the hippy movement in the 60s. However, at Villanova University the gesture has taken on new meaning. At the end of every basketball game, the students and players sing the fight song whilst "throwing up their Vs" as a form of salute. Whether it be on an ESPN broadcast of a Villanova game or in the crowds, that simple hand gesture is one of pride and unity in the Villanova community.