Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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1987 33g Intramural Results I 440 wardW Wner

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very flattering, but I wont credit it with being the most important event of my year? The birth of his son, Justin, in December was the highlight of Burkeis season. He and his wife, Jennifer, who graduated from the University in Fall 1987, agreed that football took second place to Justinis arrival. Right now, my family is the most important priority in my lifefi Burke said. iiIn manyinstances,1ive had to put their best interests ahead of my own love for football. He said becom- ing a father has taught him more responsibility, and that foot- ball is only a temporary career. uI love the sport and thereis no doubt that I would play with Dallas Cowboys if the opportunity arose, but Iim realistic After he became afatherin December, Greg Burke, a senior marketing major from Louisville, agreed that football took second place. His wife is former Jennifer Fraizer. PHOTO BY? fetholquhoun Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year Burke received many calls from pro football teams for his punting talent. PHOTO BY: Ieijolquhoun m enough to realize that I can,t play football forever. In fact, Burke intends to graduate and put his marketing degree to use. iiThere comes a time in every football players life when he needs something to fall back on. For me, I have my major and my family. As for football, Burke doesnit intend to completely forget the sport he had dedicated much of his life to just yet. Thereis always a chance Iill get acall next season. Playing for a national team would be a dream come true. Ofcourse, I have to teach my son how to play. But I won,t force him into the sportf, added Burke. uI want him to have the same Choices in life that I did. ' - By: Melody Cooper me 131

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Unsung Heroes Moreheads collegiate athletic team has room for only so many athletes, but not the intramural department. There is room for everyone. Many teams and individuals partici- pated in the years intramurals, in the independent, fraternity and dormitory leagues. Competition in the leagues is fierce. iTve played in the softball and bas- ketball leagues, both independent and dorm, for three years now, and this year the intensity was the highest Iive ever seen, said Michael Newman, 21 senior from Beattyville. iiEveryone wanted to win very badly this year. Not everyone could win everything they entered, but it doesnt mean they were losers, just ask West Liberty senior Everett Markwell. iiOur basketball team didn,t win a game this year, but I had a good time anyway. It gave me the chance to play organized basketball, I didnit get to in high school. 111 definite- ly play again next year. A lot of people didnit win this year, but a lot of people did. A list of people that are wearing this years final intra- murals champions T-shirts is on the op- posite page. - By: Bryon Souder Ray Davis, a graduate student from Russell, com- peted in the intramurals archery competition that helped his fraternity tDelta Tau Deltai place sec- ond overall. Davis placed seventh overall. PHOTO BY: 1e17Colquhoun lntramurals 133