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
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
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
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…]
Students battle it out in waterball
ACU's intramural water season starts bringing completion to the pool. Video/editing by: Jaci Isham ... [Read More…]
Sink or swim: Waterball games begin with rule change
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
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…]
Flag football kicks off intramurals
Intramurals start up with the first flag football games. Video/editing by: JP Festa ... [Read More…]
Students tackle sheep and wrangle steers at the ACU Rodeo
The Ag & Environmental Sciences Club hold their 57th annual rodeo featuring events such as sheep dressing and chicken chases. Video/editing by: Lucius Patenaude ... [Read More…]
Champs crowned in flag football finals
Flag football intramurals have wrapped up. It was flag football's first season back after being changed to touch football last year. Video/Editing by Chandler Harris ... [Read More…]