Nicholls State University - La Pirogue Yearbook (Thibodaux, LA)

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Sioiooerl CW uih: Many major sports at Nicholls had their beginnings as club sports. The intercollegiate football team began and flourished for years as a club sport. But the problems of a club team are as awesome as any facing a new football franchise. Financial support is limited, when there is any. Moral support usually comes from a small group of die-hard fans. Planning a schedule is difficult, since transportation is almost nil. Nicholls has had soccer teams in past years, but different causes led to their folding, Last year, a soccer club was formed due to the work of Lester Bimah. A workout was held against the mem- bers of the mens tennis team, with one game against the International Students Club. Using little more than word of mouth and articles in the campus newspaper .5 V , L' Xi 4 , Z. - . --' Q, -. Q J if '-4 J, x W 1.. , 5 ,,4 2m Lf-. fit 'f 9: ,5'w f' r . , -- val ff' ' jf. : f . JM- n -A :f,.,.. ,1 V - A i Hi! L ' ga. 1, - 4? 5? ,r fgp gf Q i A ' dz, il U 4 ua in '- 'L .,,. , , 1, Ei' - -Hx, , -S 1 , -, 3 A L i- I WNW' N-W9 .- H A A 'V AN '27 i. 1 4-.32 4, A A Y-4 - eg, fa I . F491 fuk T ' Us Z, '-123, ,,5+-1' i E 1,1 MQ ,Li , L, ' 5'-N ' . K AI O' g m this spring, a group of students gathered for weekly practices. Most involved were foreign students from Iran and the nations of Central and South America. A two-game schedule was set against the University of Southwestern Louisiana soccer team. Utilizing speed and a good offensive line, USL won 5-O in Lafayette. Nicholls had to play with 10 men instead of 11 after an injury in the first five minutes of play. The team missed two penalty shots, while USL converted three penalty shots into goals. Before the second game, Bimah went to the SGA and asked for financial help to purchase jerseys. Support for the team came from Vic Lafont, a business senator, and Kent Madere, an education senator and mem- ber of the team. The Student Senate voted the money to the team and when USL arrived on campus, they were met by a ready, uni- formed squad. The momentum carried into the game as Nicholls scored first and led 2-1 at the half, A late surge by USL gave them a 3-2 victory to close the season for the Nic- holls team. The steady number of fans attending practices and games adds hope for con- tinued interest next year. A few wins are expected by an experi- enced club soccer team. Cutting back to retrieve the ball, the referee watches a Nicholls player prepare to bring it into the area of USL's goal. The University of Southwestern Louisiana won 3-2. Bringing the ball to midfield, the Nicholls soccer team faced USL in uniforms purchased with money from the SGA. Support for the team came from several senators. .Ear f3l Club Soccer ,H li fa- A--,g W A 1,9 ,. 'ao . -'f-Y ,. K f- 4 ,. .. N . K K-J ' 1' U 4,'vs.r ... . vw 4,5 ff

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SNSXX A leg split with her head touching her foot is one move Regina Champagne did as the gymnastic club held an intra-club meet Running for daylight is difficult if the runner can't see it, as Ellender and Meade dorms battle it out in a powder puff football game l 48 The King of Sports lt's that long sought after moment, when you're above the other armchair quarterbacks. That moment in the spotlight when Pistol Pete Maravich couldn't stop you or Don Shula couldn't have called a better play. Intercollegiate sports create a distinct line between competitor and spectator. Special athletes play unfamiliar opponents in strict adherence to the rules. But then there are intramurals, the sports which allow the' average student to take the field against other afternoon athletes. The names and styles of play of the teams always reaffirm the world it is not boring. Names alone can provide hours of enjoy- ment. No one can doubt what the Bayou Boozers and J. D. 8 Seven do off a basketball court. The Short Ones must believe in pysching out their volleyball opponents, while the Sweat l-logs have their idols. No questions are asked about the conduct of BMP or SOB., while Bad News tells the curi- ous what to expect. Physical education majors assist Coach Clark Smith, director of men's intramurals, as referees. lVlen's football intramurals had the largest turnout with four leagues, six teams in three and seven in the fourth, The teams, each with a 16-man roster, com- pete in flag football, each player wearing two flags attached to his waist. To stop an opponent the defense must grab one of the flags. All Greek teams, by custom, are placed in 5 je. 134'-as ,,,,,pv -, 'Q Zlamywsff l?7fW3WWMFe?fi'.,