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Freshmen may have own IM league this spring

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Freshman residence halls could possibly have their own intramural sports league by spring 2015. Kyle Pinson, director of intramural sports, is considering the idea of introducing a competition among freshman dorms, depending on the interest shown in the coming weeks. There is already a points competition for social clubs. "I was trying to ... [Read More…]

“Satch” Sanders retires after 43 years of intramural football

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Forty-three years. That's how long Larry "Satch" Sanders has played intramural flag football. More importantly, it has been over four decades of deep friendship and camaraderie built through the thrills of victory and agonies of defeat. "Satch" Sanders may be on the verge of retirement, but his impact and legacy will endure in the hearts ... [Read More…]

No intramurals this week? No problem

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As a collective group of diehard intramural fans, we are in the midst of the worst 10 days of the flag football season. From rainouts to Summit meetings to pledging activities, our beloved sport is being forced to play second fiddle to other university activities, meaning no games will be played until next week. The sports world hasn't seen such a ... [Read More…]

Coan: Referees should enforce Waterball rules

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By Grace Coan, sophomore Ad/PR major from Colleyville Waterball has become one of the most popular sports here at Abilene Christian University. Students varying from different social clubs, majors and classifications participate in this epic event. The players on the "field", an indoor swimming pool, wait eagerly for the sound of the whistle ... [Read More…]

Sink or swim: Waterball games begin with rule change

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The waterball intramural season began Thursday as nine men's and five women's teams dove into the pool for their opening games, but not without a twist. The intramural directors put a new rule into effect that has impacted the way players are able to come in and out of games. "From now on, during a substitution, before a player on the side ... [Read More…]

Faculty soccer team plays in championship

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Sunflowers of Death, a team consisting of ACU's very own professors, has taken men's indoor intramural soccer by storm. From a first impression, one can't help but notice the gray hair, baldness in full effect and the bellies that have grown during many years of adulthood. Dr. Ryan Jessup, assistant professor of marketing, is the leading goal ... [Read More…]

SRWC and intramurals make plans to merge

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Three staff members in the office of intramural sports and Student Recreation and Wellness Center will not be returning next semester because of cuts. The Rec Center will work closely with the intramural sports program this next school year, leading to stronger programs and lower costs for the university. "Intramurals merging with the Rec Center ... [Read More…]

Student winners celebrate in Bennett

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The intramural staff is buzzing with excitement about the upcoming intramural closing ceremonies, which will take place Tuesday in Bennett Gymnasium from 9-10 p.m. "Everyone needs to come because it's really going to be a lot of fun," said Kenli Edwards, director of intramurals. There will be lots of activities for students to participate in, as ... [Read More…]

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