Sand goanna Sand goanna The sand goanna ("Varanus gouldii" ) is a species of large Australian monitor lizard, also known as Gould's monitor, the sand monitor, or racehorse goanna. In some Aboriginal languages, the sand goanna is called "bungarra", a term also commonly used by non-Aboriginal people in Western Australia. In Pitjantjatjara and other central Australian languages it is called "Tingka". The name "sand monitor" can be used to describe various other species. The specific name, "gouldii", is a Latinised form of the name of the scientist who first described this species, English ornithologist John Gould. "Nota bene": A trinomial authority in
Hail State the start of each home game and after each time the team scores. There are several abbreviated versions that are played as stand tunes or in combination with the full theme. Many Mississippi State fans replace the last line "Win the game today!" with "Go to hell Ole Miss!", a tongue-in-cheek jab at their rivals. Fans have also been known to shout this at the end of the U.S. National Anthem, regardless of the game, sport or team playing. Hail State "Hail State" is the fight song and rally cry of Mississippi State University. The words and music were written