The fall sports season has come and gone once again at Wesleyan, and we have passed into the winter without much fanfare given to the fall athletes. The reason for this can only be answered by the distinct lack of interest shown by the majority of the University towards its sports program. But why is this, you might ask. The answer to that question is simple: No one wants to be here. Now let me explain myself. For the majority of students on campus, Wesleyan was not their first choice. The result of this is a student body that is somewhat happy about being here, but not completely satisfied. This can only lead to dreadful school pride and a complete disinterest in not only athletics, but also competition in general. For those of you hoping that this situation might change here, I’ve got some rough news for you: Wesleyan will continue to be “America’s Favorite Second Choice.” We are just kidding ourselves when we chant “Safety School” to our opponents. But for those who still have that burning desire to follow a college’s sports program, I can offer you this fall sports recap. Not of Wesleyan, however, seeing as how eight people would read that. Instead, I give you a recap of a school that people here care about, a school that people here are interested in, and a school that the majority of this school was rejected from: Brown University.
FOOTBALL
The Bears rebounded from an early season losing streak to bring the team within one game of a .500 record, with the season’s final game against Columbia looming ahead. After a win on opening day against Albany, the squad lost its next four games. However, after righting the ship against Cornell, the Bears have won two out of their last three and now are poised to take down Columbia, the leagues perennial doormat. Sophomore Nick Hartigan has been a dominant force on the ground, racking up almost 1300 yards this season. On the other side of the ball, Drew Gallagher leads a swarming defense with 88 total tackles. Look for these Bears to come out roaring this Saturday!
MEN’S SOCCER
All hail Brown’s men’s soccer team as they finished the season with a record of ten wins, three losses, and three ties. More importantly, with an undefeated record in the Ivy League, the Bears were crowned champions and are off to the NCAA tournament to show their worth. Senior Adom Crew was a force to be reckoned with all season and for his efforts was named Ivy League Player of the Year. This Saturday, come out and show your support for the team as they battle St. Peter’s in the first round of the tourney. Kick-off is at seven.
WOMEN’S SOCCER
It was a very successful season for the women’s soccer team as they put an exclamation point on the year with a 1-0 win over Yale. The win left the team with an impressive record of 10-4-2. The team’s “never say die” attitude enabled the Bears to come from behind for a number of victories. They might not have always been the strongest or the fastest team out on the pitch, but no one can doubt that they had the biggest hearts. Big things can be expected from this squad in the future as frosh standout Kathryn Moos was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year.
FIELD HOCKEY
This year, the field hockey team can be characterized by one word: determination. The team posted a 14-6 record, with a few of those loses being by extremely close margins. Led by STX/NFHCA All-Region Field Hockey team members Lizzie Buza, Meaghan Harwood, and Laurel Pierpont, the Bears were able to combine an explosive offense and a stingy defense and turn it into a successful campaign.
VOLLEYBALL
As you can see by their 4-18 record, the women’s volleyball team was atrocious this year. Seeing as how nothing good can be said about them, nothing more shall be written about this terrible, terrible team.
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Cross-country is not a sport. Any type of long distance running cannot be classified as a sport. It is a fake sport created to make people who are not athletic enough to play real sports feel good about themselves. Anyone can condition his or her body to run long distances. The challenge of this pseudo-sport is getting over the fact that the only excitement involved is running and not tripping over rocks and sticks. By not being considered a sport, there will be no further mention of it in this recap.
OTHER WEIRD SPORTS THAT VERY FEW OTHER COLLEGES COMPETE IN
In the weird sports that very few other colleges compete in category, Brown was able to field teams in men and women’s water polo, fencing, and probably some other nonsense. The fact that no games had to be forfeited due to lack of players says a lot about the fighting spirit of the Brown Bears.
As you can see, it was a banner fall season for the Brown University Bears. For those seniors who played their final season, the entire Brown community thanks you for your time and effort in contributing to the lasting legacy of the athletic program. Now it’s time to gear up for the winter season. Let’s put a finishing touch on this fall season by coming together and singing the song that unites Brown:
Alma Mater, we Hail thee with loyal devotion,
And bring to thine altar our off’ring of praise;
Our hearts swell within us with joyful emotion,
As the name of Old Brown in loud chorus _we raise,
The happiest moments, of youth’s _fleeting hours,
We’ve passed ‘neath the shade of these time_honored walls;
And sorrows as transient as April’s brief showers
Have clouded our life in Brunonia’s halls.
Ever True To Brown
We are ever true to Brown,
For we love our college dear,
And wherever we may go,
We are ready with a cheer!
And the people always say,
(What do they say?)
That you can’t outshine Brown men, (or women!)
With their RAH! RAH! RAH!
And their KI! YI! YI!
And their B R O W . . . N!
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