Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Those Grand Fans And Bands When it comes to supporting “Dear Old Grambling,” we all get into the act. That’s why we’re always there to boost the Tigers to victory—no matter what the sport. In addition to a strong fan backing, GSU teams also receive musical support from various Tiger bands, especially the marching unit.

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Hoyas, Tigers Clash Grambling received its initiation into big-time basketball last November in Monroe when the Georgetown Hoyas defeated a young Tiger unit 77-30. Following the battle GSU mentor Fred Hobdy related, “‘If this game was supposed to teach us something, we might be the best basketball team in the nation this week.” Grambling opened the scoring with a jumpshot from Ian Gomes, but didn’t score: again until the Hoyas had opened a 22-2 margin. From there things got more and more out of hand with Georgetown taking a 26-point lead four times before the half. The 3-1 Tigers suffered their first defeat while the Hoyas moved their record to 4-0. “We are young and inexperienced and | think we were a little bit afraid of meeting the No. 6 team in the nation,’ Hobdy added Grambling was led by fresh- man forward Charles Price with eight points and 10 rebounds. Reuben Charles followed with six points and four rebounds while Robert Swafford added four points and two rebounds. Coaches Fred Hobdy and John Thompson watch A Tiger tries for two . warmups.