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Freshmen ‘Welcome’ intramural participation

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By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Welcome Week intramurals saw a record number of students participate with more than 550 freshmen competing in intramural basketball, flag football and volleyball games. Participation was so high that teams had to resort to round-robin play so that everyone would have the chance to compete. "We had a ... [Read More…]

Broken heater postpones waterball till spring

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By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The intramural waterball tournament has been rescheduled for next semester because of complications brought on by a broken heater in the Gibson swimming pool. The tournament was rescheduled for Jan. 22, 23 and 25 when the pool broke before Thanksgiving break. Although the replacement heater was installed on ... [Read More…]

Intramurals give students chance to compete

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By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor For students who like sports but aren't on a varsity team, the university's intramural program offers fall intramural sports leagues for exceptionally competitive students and for those who just like to play for fun. "Through intramurals, students can participate in a championship league for the more competitive ... [Read More…]

Second Wind intramural team playing strong

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By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor The team on the intramural field could at best be described as unorganized. Their uniforms, if they could be called that, consist of various shades of red, and one player doesn't even match the team in her black T-shirt. As the flag football team, Second Wind, breaks from the huddle, instead of one solid word ... [Read More…]

Intramurals receive SA vote of support: Nine chosen to be on standing committee to study year’s budget

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In an effort to stem rising intramural costs, the Students' Association Wednesday took steps its Congress members hope will lead to a larger budget from the university for the intramurals office. The resolution, passed 33-1 with one abstention, simply urges the university's administration to grant the ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: Girls’ flag football…Love it. Live it. Just don’t coach it

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By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor "Does 'offense' mean we have the ball?" "Oh, so you mean I can move around once the ball is hiked to me?" "The other team is playing so dirty! I got hit in the face!" "What just happened?" If you thought the twice-retired former Packers quarterback and huge weenie Eric Crouch made the above statements, think ... [Read More…]

Intramural Six-on-Six Tackle Football (Pro) Adding sport would raise attendance, involvement

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By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Weck's World You're on, Danny. Just let me grab Terrell Owens' Sharpie and give you my signature of approval on this one- six-on-six intramural tackle football is sure to be a big smash. The possible addition of this fast-paced sport commonly found in smaller Texas high schools has been creating quite a buzz ... [Read More…]

Intramural Six-on-Six Tackle Football (Con) Unfairness, danger should be red flags for intramurals: Column Like I See ‘Em

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By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor I stand 5-foot-8 and weigh a solid 140 pounds. When I was in 10th grade I ran the 40-yard dash in a blistering 5.5 seconds. I have an oversized head and tend to bruise easily. My scrawny self may have the opportunity to play tackle football next fall. Director of intramurals Danny Kittley recently proposed that ... [Read More…]

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