No football, no baseball, no problem for Loyola students
Kyle Anderson
Issue date: 10/14/08 Section: Sports
By Kyle Anderson
Staff Writer
A walk around campus can tell you a lot about a school. When walking on the quad here at Loyola, one can not help but notice a myriad of Phillies hats and Red Sox sweatshirts. Those who previously donned the Orioles, Yankees and Mets caps now wear their Ravens, Giants and Jets apparel proudly. I think I might have even seen a Tampa Bay Devil Rays hat somewhere around, too.
Walking through the dorms on Sundays, one is certain to see dozens of students wearing their favorite football jerseys and probably hear dozens more screaming at their televisions after a crucial turnover. The day of a huge game for the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox or Orioles will surely be accompanied by a sea of team hats, shirts, sweatshirts or any other clothing item with a team logo. Needless to say, Loyola students love baseball and football.
Now this may seem obvious, but it is interesting to note that Loyola has no varsity football or baseball team.
College football is one of the most popular sports in the country, with millions of viewers tuned in every week to watch their alma mater take on its most hated rival. Likewise, college baseball also draws abundant fans, as the College World Series can be one of the most exciting playoffs, just ask Fresno State, the upset winner of the 2008 College World Series.
Seemingly every major school has a huge football or baseball program that has been established throughout the years. Schools like Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, Georgia and countless others are known primarily for their impressive football and baseball programs. Needless to say it seems Loyola will never be among the schools that pride themselves in their collegiate football or baseball programs.
So why don't Loyola students want their school to be like every other one? Why are Loyola students not clamoring for a varsity football or baseball team? The simple answer is, they don't have to.
Loyola does not need to have a football or baseball program when it boasts two excellent teams in currently less popular, yet quickly growing sports: soccer and lacrosse.
Staff Writer
A walk around campus can tell you a lot about a school. When walking on the quad here at Loyola, one can not help but notice a myriad of Phillies hats and Red Sox sweatshirts. Those who previously donned the Orioles, Yankees and Mets caps now wear their Ravens, Giants and Jets apparel proudly. I think I might have even seen a Tampa Bay Devil Rays hat somewhere around, too.
Walking through the dorms on Sundays, one is certain to see dozens of students wearing their favorite football jerseys and probably hear dozens more screaming at their televisions after a crucial turnover. The day of a huge game for the Mets, Yankees, Red Sox or Orioles will surely be accompanied by a sea of team hats, shirts, sweatshirts or any other clothing item with a team logo. Needless to say, Loyola students love baseball and football.
Now this may seem obvious, but it is interesting to note that Loyola has no varsity football or baseball team.
College football is one of the most popular sports in the country, with millions of viewers tuned in every week to watch their alma mater take on its most hated rival. Likewise, college baseball also draws abundant fans, as the College World Series can be one of the most exciting playoffs, just ask Fresno State, the upset winner of the 2008 College World Series.
Seemingly every major school has a huge football or baseball program that has been established throughout the years. Schools like Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, Georgia and countless others are known primarily for their impressive football and baseball programs. Needless to say it seems Loyola will never be among the schools that pride themselves in their collegiate football or baseball programs.
So why don't Loyola students want their school to be like every other one? Why are Loyola students not clamoring for a varsity football or baseball team? The simple answer is, they don't have to.
Loyola does not need to have a football or baseball program when it boasts two excellent teams in currently less popular, yet quickly growing sports: soccer and lacrosse.
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