So who started the stick salutes? IMHO, the stick aalute was a tip of the hat that said "couldn't have done it without you". I guess I tied that into accomplishing something, something that is difficult, as in a sweep. Could care less what others do, but the OP was implying when will the "salute" become so watered down that it means nothing. Maybe we should have a contest, what team and when will they start to have a stick salute after every period? What is next singing kumbaya with the band after the game?