Co-Rec Divisional Previews

- J. Andrew Lockwood -
Senior Editor / Sports Columnist
james.andrew.lockwood@student.mercer.edu

                         Let’s be honest here, the Co-Rec is a weird league.  The women’s points count one more than the men’s and games that seem to be blowouts are usually much closer than you’d think.  On any given night, any team could beat any other team.  At least most of the teams could anyway.  Some aim to just have a lot of fun on the floor.  Others are uber-competitive.   Due to the fact that almost no team in C0-Rec history has assembled the same roster for two consecutive season, this league is a fun one to keep track of.  Enjoy the previews.                              

 

Team	2008 Record	Outlook
AΔΠ & The Wood	(0-0, 0-0)	This is a middle of the road team that could win big games during the season.  Cassie Sanders, Rachel Hartman, Sean Amirault and Joey Wilson anchor this squad of Lion-Axmen.  If they eventually play ADPi’s other squad, ‘Jungle Royalty,’ that may be the best rivalry game in Co-Rec this season.
XΩ & ΛXA	(0-0, 0-0)	Leah Stowers, Lee Wilford, and Peter Moraitakis are the three players to watch.  They still may be a season or two away though in terms of competition.
Jungle Royalty	(0-0, 0-0)	The Lions Squared are playing under the name Jungle Royalty.  We’ll see if they’re really kings of the jungle after they face a tough slate of competitors.  Danielle Pelton would be a WNBA prospect if she were only a foot and a half taller.
ΠΚΦ & ΦΜ	(0-0, 0-0)	Lauren Whatley and Ali Rieger don’t mess around, but the Pi Kapp ballers are on the other Co-Rec team.  Still, this team could be considered a ‘sleeper.’
ΠΚΦ – D1	(0-0, 0-0)	They’re good…so good they just may win the championship.  Dan Billings, Rich Pipe, Courtney Hall, and Megan de la Rosa led a very talented squad.  They have the athleticism to easily win a championship.
RUF Ruffians	(0-0, 0-0)	Venturing into the Co-Rec league this year, Lindsey Hazzard’s team sports a plethora of players.  Big man Chris Wyble, Kevin Roberts, and Keith Young are all effective players and add in Tionna Crawford and Jaquaye Okai and you’ve got a pretty good basketball team.
Spackle	(0-0, 0-0)	The league favorite before Andrew Brown and Cristen Roper were declared ineligible, Spackle still boasts a scrappy roster of grad students led by swingman Andy Stabell.  Jeremiah Wells is a large body for the team in the paint.
Triple Threat	(0-0, 0-0)	An elite team, Emily McNeil and Merritt Goodman can’t be contained.  They’ll be tested and primed for the championship run this season.
VolleyBase	(0-0, 0-0)	Baseball and volleyball players team up for what should be a strike out…check that, a kill (er) team.  Excuse the pun, but Mike Armstrong is a beast and with other D1 athletes John Daugherty, Claire Tucker, and Allison Davis, this will also be a tough team to handle.
Wesley Foundation	(0-0, 0-0)	They’re in a rebuilding stage for the next for years.  They also sport the league’s largest roster with 48 players (okay, that’s a bit exaggerated, but you get the point).  Hustler Charles Greenberg makes things happen on the floor.

   

Clash of the Titanettes

- Noah Calar -
Staff Writer / Intramural Sports Program Assistant
ncalar@gmail.com

Slow, boring, monotonous, and lacking intensity.  These are words I would NOT use to describe the Women’s Division Game of the Week.  Defending Women’s Competitive Division champions, Med Girls (formerly known as The Flatliners), extended their rolling winning streak by taking down top competitors, Lil Mamas.  Last year’s Finals MVP, Stephanie Pannell, scored 17 points (shooting 4-5 from the free throw line) and pulled down seven rebounds. 

Even though the future doctors had the lead for the majority of their 52-49 win, the game was by no means one-sided.  With Whitney Lang’s 24 point effort (12 from beyond the arc) and 10-rebound performance, the Mamas stayed in close contention throughout the contest.  At the half the Med Girls had a 7-point lead, but Mamas’ Sam Lewis sparked a 9-2 run to knot it up early in the second half. 

A last-second 3-pt attempt by Leora Juster narrowly rimmed out, capping a frustrating night for this above average player.  Perhaps better coaching at the end of regulation would have given the team a chance at a few more offensive possessions, but it just didn’t seem to be in the works for the Lil Mamas.  Keep an eye on both of these teams for the rest of the season.  We could see Round Two of Lil Mamas-Med Girls if they happen to meet again in the playoffs.

The New and the Old (School)

- Joey Wilson-
Staff Writer / Intramural Analyst
jeffery.j.wilson@student.mercer.edu

Defending men’s rec champions, Old School, successfully began defending their title run on Tuesday night.  They won their first game of the season against the RUF Riders on the heels of a combined 46-point effort by new additions to the team.  Big man Clayton Ware signed-in late but dominated down low with a 15-point performance while limiting the RUF post game.  Dr. Dwight McIntyre also contributed with 15 from the guard position, but the youngest member of the team, Brandon Ingersoll, lead Old School with 16 points.

RUF had the lead for most of the game off the effort of Kevin Roberts, Andrew Lockwood, and Stafford McCoy but could not stop Old School in overtime.  With about ten minutes left in the second half, RUF had a comfortable lead, but Old School went on a short run to cut the lead to single digits.  But RUF would not back down with Kevin Roberts answering back with a few big shots to contribute to his 17-point performance.  This answer could not stop Old School though with Old School going on another scoring run to force overtime. 

In overtime Old School showed its discipline and pulled away with the win.  Andrew Lockwood fouled out after an 11-point effort, and RUF did not have any subs so the game became a 4 on 5 contest.  Even with another double-digit effort from Stafford McCoy with 12-points, RUF could not hold the lead for the full 40-minutes.  In the end, Old School relied on the new members of their team to lead them to victory and begin the defense of their 2008 championship.

Men’s Rec Divisional Previews

- J. Andrew Lockwood -
Senior Editor / Sports Columnist
james.andrew.lockwood@student.mercer.edu

                         In the 21-team league, the champion may be the team that peaks late in the season and survives the playoffs.  ‘Survival’ after all, is the nature of the game in the rec league.  Last year’s champion Old School would know best, taking a 2-2-1 record into the post season and winning four straight games to become the crowned champion.  This year’s league has a cornucopia of first year franchises, from Dirty Briefs to  the Humuhumunukunukuapua’s to the White Men Can’t Jump squad.  It’s a league in which sometimes the team nicknames are more appreciated than the actual play of the team.  But this isn’t a name game, it’s basketball, so here’s a quick look at each team.

 

Team	2008 Record	Outlook
Acrosomal Attack	(3-3, 3-2)	Looking for a turn-around season after a first round exit last year.  They’re a Med-School team with lots of athleticism and size.  Watch out for the Attack.
ATΩ 2	(0-0, 0-0)	This frat expansion team has a good core group of players.  Matt Stark, Clint Strefling, and Kevin Burran are all ballers that can make it happen for the Taus
Brick Throwers	(3-2-1, 3-1-1)	They tossed up a brick in last year’s first round, losing to ΣN.  Expect this staff/professor squad to take a few to school though.  Adrian Collier, Kevin Bucholtz, and Paul Fithian are all players to keep an eye on.
Byrd Gang	(0-0, 0-0)	A first year team led by Andrew Swinford and Will Stone, little is known about the misspelled fowl gang.
Dirty Briefs	(0-0, 0-0)	Another expansion team, unlike their nickname, they don’t stink.  Mike Armstrong could be the rec league MVP by the end of the year and swingman Garon Muller isn’t bad either.
ΦΔΘ	N/A	Known more for rugby than basketball, the Delters move down a division in hopes of a more competitive year.  Alan Franks and Len DeBoever are their go-to guys.
Grizzles	(0-0, 0-0)	Think of the Grizz as The Wood’s minor league team.  Jason Beard and Matt Hipol aren’t too bad, and this organization is on the rise.
Humuhumunukunukuapua’s	(0-0, 0-0)	With the league’s longest name, let’s just hope they’re good.  They’re a law school team named after the Hawaiian fish, led by Ben Coppage and Chris Featherstun.
JuiceBox	(0-0, 0-0)	Right out of high school, this freshman team hopes to make a splash in it’s first year in the league.  Captained by Chris Snider and Andrew Karas, JuiceBox may be lacking a bit in experience.
KA 2	(2-3-1, 2-2-1)	Known for the cannon outside their frat house, this team isn’t half bad.  Zack Mericle can move up and down the floor pretty well for this team formerly known as the ‘Karate Assassins.’
Los Lobos	(3-2, 3-3)	Last year’s ‘Underdogs’ come back under a different name in the Ed Udvadia organization.  Adel Mustafa, Kolby Knight, and Michael Yergin can all score for the Spanish named squad.
Med 2	(0-0, 0-0)	A med school program, Roy Takei and JD Patel captain the expansionary franchise.
Old School	(6-2-1, 2-2-1)	Last year’s Rec Champs go back to work with Arthur Coleman, Dr. Pearson, Brandon Ingersoll, and Dr. Butler on the roster.  Their game is still there, but if the arthritis kicks in…watch out.
ΠΚΦ 2	(6-1, 5-0)	This year’s favorite to win the league features ‘Twin Vision version 3.’  Robert and Brett Richstone mean business and won’t settle for anything less than a championship.
Public Enema	(0-0, 0-0)	Another new team in the league.  The med school franchise is captained by James Davis and Will Crosland.
Rampage	(0-0, 0-0)	Known more for the fun they have on the court than the score on the scoreboard, Rampage hopes to conquer a few foes with Luke Cox and Gagan Chahal calling the shots.
RUF Riders	(3-4, 2-3)	A middle-of-the-road team that can win on any given night must be more consistent this year.  Marlin Harris, Jonathan Wisdom, Kevin Roberts, and Andrew Lockwood can all put the rock in the hoop when need be.
The Big Subpoenas	(5-4, 2-3)	Voted team with the best nickname for the third consecutive year, the law school franchise has a shot at being moved up to the comp league.  They’re for real, with Michael Mayo, Arthur York, and Berry DeBrow as they’re top players.
The Med Students	(0-0, 0-0)	Fresh from surgery, they hope to pick apart their opponents with big man Benjamin Mishra and Zachary Cohen.
The Wood	(6-2, 4-1)	After a serious 2008 run, the team is back with Sean Amirault, Noah Calar, Joey Wilson, and Doug Doud.  Despite the coniferous nickname, this team isn’t a softy.  They’ll be a contender in the playoffs.
White Men Can’t Jump	(0-0, 0-0)	The nickname says it all.  They may be a year or two away, but since they’re a Law School team, you may want to watch out for their cross….examination.

Last Second Heroics Propel Spackle to Victory

- J. Andrew Lockwood -
Senior Editor / Sports Columnist
james.andrew.lockwood@student.mercer.edu

What a difference one player can make in a game.  In the Intramurals Co-Rec Game of the Week, it was a tale of two halves as #1 Spackle eeked by a talented #2 Pi Kapp-D1 squad.  Early on in the game, Pi Kapp-D1 established themselves in the paint, with 9 points coming from the hands of Dan Billings.  Pi Kapp-D1’s guard play was also tremendous, with Courtney Hall adding a pair of 4 pointers and Rich Pipe adding 7 more points to his team’s total before the first 20 minutes expired. 

            In fact, it had the makings of a blowout.  Leading by 9 points at halftime, Pi Kapp-D1 dominated the opening few minutes, out hustling Spackle and hitting their shots.  Basketball is a game of two halves though.

            Spackle’s Andy Stabell hit two big shots in the first half to help his team stay within a reasonable range going into the intermission, but little did anyone know that one player’s presence in the second half would completely change the dynamics of the game.  Ex-Mercer basketball player Andrew Brown showed up just as the second half began, entered the game, and helped his team slowly chip away at Pi Kapp-D1’s lead. 

            During the first 12 minutes of the second half, Spackle went on a 18-8 run to gain the lead with 8:34 left.  An electrifying three-pointer by Brown capped a tremendous comeback by Spackle and lifted the crowd to their feet.  The next few minutes were tense, with several lead changes, but Pi Kapp-D1 was able to pull even with a huge 4-pointer from Courtney Hall with 3.2 seconds left on the clock.

            With the score knotted at 55-55, everyone in the gym thought the game would be decided in overtime.  However, a controversial foul called on Pi Kapp-D1 as the ball was being brought down the court sent Andrew Brown to the charity stripe with a chance to win the game.  Brown hit the first and intentionally missed the second to give Spackle their first victory of the 2009 Co-Rec season. 

            “We came in with a game plan and executed,” said a jubilant Whitney Lang after the game.  The guard added, “We got pumped and held strong in the end.  Certainly give Pi Kapp-D1 credit, they brought out the best in us.”

            Lang would finish with 12 points while center Cristen Roper would tally 6 points for the night.  Billings would lead the way for Pi Kapp-D1, finishing with 13 points.  Courtney Hall also finished in double digits with 10 points in a losing effort.

            With the big win, Spackle will most likely retain their #1 ranking in the JAL Sports Net / Intramurals poll that comes out next week.  Pi Kapp-D1 may drop a spot or two, but even with an early season loss, they’re still one of the most talented Co-Rec teams this season.

 

Basketball Season Week 1 Preview

So the Jamboree is over with. I'd like to extend a personal and professional thanks to all the teams who participated , and especially to the teams that showed any amounts of patience with our new and rusty officials. It's very important to me and the entire Intramurals crew that participants maintain Mercer's integrity on the fields/courts at all time.

This week we have several games that might strike your fancy. They are as follows:

PiKapp D1 vs. Spackle - Monday Jan 26, 8:30, Court 1

Old School vs. RUF RIDERS - Tuesday Jan 27, 5:30, Court 3

Med Girls vs. Lil Mamas - Tuesday Jan 27, 7:30, Court 1

Tha OG's vs. '07 Plunketteers - Wendnesday Jan 28, 7:30, Court 1

Come out and support your teams!

Also out today is the Week 1 Intramural Power Rankings!

Men's Comp:











Men's Rec:















Women's:











Co-Rec:









Be sure to check back every Monday for updated Power Rankings!

Women’s Divisional Previews

- J. Andrew Lockwood -
Senior Editor / Sports Columnist
james.andrew.lockwood@student.mercer.edu

Only two teams stood above the rest last year and won their respective divisions. The LawCats and the Flatliners were among the Intramural elite as far as women’s teams were concerned last year, but with a new year and a condensed league, only 1 of the 14 teams in the division will be crowned as a 2009 Intramural Champion.

Three teams in particular, look to be highly competitive again this season with a plethora of contenders lagging behind. The overwhelming favorite to win it all would have to be Triple Threat (formerly known as the ‘Underdogs’). The Med Girls (known as the ‘Flatliners’) and LawCats should also be included in the championship talk. Four new teams join the league this year and two former teams have rejoined under new names. And of course, who could forget the sorority team battles. Three of Mercer’s four sororities have entered teams in the league and should provide…ahem, interesting games this year.

Team	2008 Record	Outlook
Triple Threat	(7-1, 5-0)	Overwhelming favorite to win the league. A plethora of athletes will propel this team to victory including ex-athletes Alex Rierson, Megan de La Rosa, Chereese Rowe and students Merritt Goodman and Emily McNeil. Go ahead and mark it down, they should be in the championship.
Med Girls	(7-0, 5-0)	The team formerly as the Flatliners looks reloaded again this year. This team of grad students, led by Laura Brown and Rebecca Satterfield, looks awful imposing…again.
LawCats	(4-2-1, 2-2-1)	Sunny Richer and Kristin Bloodworth lead the team that took the Women’s Rec Championship a year ago. How will they compare this year in a condensed league?
Bear Sharks	(4-3, 3-2)	Formerly known as ‘Mercer Soccer’, you guessed it, there are plenty of soccer players on this team. Captained by Sara Elliot and Kacie Hudson, the Bear Sharks will be looking to score a different type of goal in their offseason.
ADPi	(2-4, 2-3)	The Pi’s will be looking to avenge several key losses from last season. This should be there main team to watch; after all, they do have two other ‘minor league’ teams in the division as well. To drop a few names, watch out for the likes of A.C. Davis, Cassie Sanders, Lyndsey Williams, and Anna Stephens
Phi Mu	(2-3-1, 2-2-1)	Also looking to rebound from a mediocre season a year ago, Ali Rieger, Lauren Whatley, and Lucy Deppen will lead the Mu-ers into battle. This could be a surprisingly athletic squad.
Las Chicas	(5-2, 4-1)	Known last year as the Ladies of Agape, they certainly knew how to light up the scoreboards. Now, the team consists of a core group of freshmen and sophomores. Amanda Almeyda and Jacqueye Okai will captain this sleeper squad.
Diva Cats: Seniors	(0-0, 0-0)	No, this isn’t the over 55 squad. Senior ADPi’s will anchor the squad that could be considered the organization’s #2 team.
Diva Cats	(3-4, 2-3)	Not a bad year in 2008. Hopefully, this group of freshmen and sophomores will continue to improve as players before moving up to the top squad next season. This will be ADPi’s #3 team.
Chi O	(3-4, 2-3)	A spirited squad for sure. They may have lost a step, but Victoria Shaw and Laura Kivi will hopefully aid this squad in competition.
Phi Mu 2	(1-5, 1-4)	You guessed it. They’re Phi Mu’s minor league squad. If Sarah Yates plays on this squad, they could possibly out-rebound ever team they play.
Lil Mamas	(0-0, 0-0)	In their first season of existence, this grad school squad will be anchored by 6’9” Christen Roper. Watch out for dunks.
Palpate This	(0-0, 0-0)	From the Latin word ‘palpate’ which means to ‘touch or to pat’, let’s hope this team plays more than pattycakes out on the hardwood. Rebecca Satterfield and Kat Stein anchor this squad of unknowns.
Victorious Secret	(0-0, 0-0)	They gained votes in the preseason poll just because of their name. Can they play any ball? Who knows…but they could be the most fashionable team on the floor. Katie Williams and Rachel Bledsoe captain this clothing line/basketball team.

Men’s Competitive Division Previews

- J. Andrew Lockwood -
Senior Editor / Sports Columnist
james.andrew.lockwood@student.mercer.edu

             With a new season upon us, we’ll take a look ahead at the best of the best, the middle road teams, and the ugly ducklings on the road to crowning a new 2009 Intramural Champion.  If you thought last year’s edition of basketball was particularly exciting, then wait until you see this year’s teams in the upcoming weeks.  A huge run to the championship put a target on the back of the ’07 Plunketteers this year.  The question now becomes whether than can repeat given a much stronger league.  ΠΚΦ may have lost the regular season meeting, but with a core group of seniors, they’re serious contenders for a league title. 

            Don’t limit your sights to those teams though.  Upstart Tha O G’s, Sweeter Than YooHoo, Marshall Law, Polo Playas, and Mercer’s Finest all seem to have legitimate shots at the championship as well.  Only time will tell, but until then, here’s a preview of what to watch for.

 #1  Tha O G’s (6-2, 4-1)

Outlook:	JAL Sports Net / Intramural Media Poll preseason #1 pick, Tha O G’s look primed to make a serious run through its’ competition this season.  Led by leading scorer Johnta’ Tigner, Tha O G’s have plenty of offensive weapons returning.
Key Players:	Johnta’ Tigner, Matt Middleton, Jordan ‘Brooklyn’ Wilkes, Craig Lott, Barry Pierce
Key Losses:	Mercer walk-on Darius Hogans
Big Games from 2008:	W over RUF (74-60), W over ΣΑΕ (58-51), L to Plunketteers (84-71), W over Purple Cobras (69-41)
Analysis:	Contender

 

#2  ΠΚΦ (6-2, 4-1)

Outlook:	The sky is the limit for Pi Kapp as they also look to be a contender this season.  They don’t have one go-to player, but certainly a plethora of experienced senior veterans.  Can Pi Kapp get over the hump from last season and breakthrough?
Key Players:	Dan Billings, Rich Pipe, Jesse Revis, Leighton Elliot, TC Dinkins
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to Plunketteers (55-49), W over AΤΩ (89-76), W over Phi Delt (84-17), W over KΣ (100-48)
Analysis:	Contender

 

#3  ‘07 Plunketteers (8-0, 5-0)

Outlook:	Things aren’t as sunny for the Plunketteers this year.  Now, they’ve got a target on them as the reigning champs and with two key player losses, the ’07 Plunketteers may have to tap into the same magic that propelled them to the championship a year ago.
Key Players:	Nick James, Keenan Medlock, Lopez Ware, Josiah Ojo
Key Losses:	Mercer walk-on Larney Shakur, n/a
Big Games from 2008:	W over ΠΚΦ (55-49), W over RUF Ruffians (72-51), W over Polo Playas (80-72), W over Tha O G’s (81-71)
Analysis:	Top Tier, but slipping

 

#4  Sweeter Than YooHoo (5-1, 5-0)

Outlook:	A grad school team with experience, they showed they now how to win during the regular season despite an early first round exit in the playoffs.  As grad teams are concerned, they may be among the elite this year.
Key Players:	John Franklin, David Gram
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to RUF Ruffians (66-41), W over Disaster (47-17), W over Marshall Law (41-39), W over Tricky Richards (104-35)
Analysis:	Solid grad school team, but on outside looking in

 

#5  Marshall Law (4-2, 4-1)

Outlook:	A duo of former Pi Kapp’s has this team rolling in 2009.  Look for them to challenge Sweeter Than YooHoo as the best grad school team in the league.  A two point loss to them should be plenty of fuel to a growing rivalry.
Key Players:	Chase Swanson, Adam Beecher, David Roll
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to KA (37-29), W over Law Ball (58-35),  L to Sweeter Than YooHoo (41-39), W over Big Subpoenas (49-36)
Analysis:	Better than average

 

#6  Mercer’s Finest (0-0, 0-0)

Outlook:	This team could be the ultimate sleeper team of the year.  With a low ranking due to uncertainties about one of their players, Mercer’s Finest could indeed be that….Mercer’s Finest.  Too many good players on this team not to give them a second look.
Key Players:	Greg Meyer, Caleb Mahoney, Andrew Brown, Sam Shaudhary
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	Did Not Play
Analysis:	Sleeper, possible contender

 

#7  Polo Playas (7-2, 4-1)

Outlook:	This team has a much different look than in 2008 and with the athlete-littered roster, they may surprise a few teams this season.  We’ll have to wait and see if that athleticism transfers over on the basketball court.
Key Players:	Ryan Peters, Chad Bacon
Key Losses:	Allen Bridges, Andrew Brown
Big Games from 2008:	W over Kobe! (60-48), W over KA (79-43), L to Plunketteers (80-72), W over Purple Cobras (55-51)
Analysis:	Middle-of-the-road, personnel losses hurt

 

#8  ΣΑΕ (4-2, 4-1)

Outlook:	As far as frat teams go, this squad could sneak up on a few teams this season.  A first round loss to Sip Power threw them out of the playoffs a year ago, but this core of players hopes to imitate the same success this year that they had last season.
Key Players:	David Worsham, Mark Worsham, Russell Hofstetter, Kyle Wilcher, Charles Nix
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to Tha O G’s (58-51), W over Phi Delt (70-25), W over AΤΩ (51-47), W over ΣΝ (62-35)
Analysis:	Middle-of-the-road, could be a sleeper

 

#9  KA (4-3, 3-2)

Outlook:	Winning their first round game last year was a step in the right direction, but this team faces a much more daunting schedule than last year.  Don’t be mistaken though, they’ll win a few games, but they’ll lose their share too.
Key Players:	Andrew Wilder, Karsten Derendorf, Corey Lamping
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to Polo Playas (79-43), L to  ΣΑΕ (41-38), W over AΤΩ (53-38)
Analysis:	Middle-of-the-road

 

#10  AΤΩ (2-4, 2-3)

Outlook:	They’re a streaky team.  If they’re hitting their shots, they’re on, but if not…well, it’s not pretty.  Watch out for the Tau’s to avenge their first round loss to the Polo Playas this season.
Key Players:	Eric Reid, Matthew Stark, Andrew Blair
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	W over KΣ (40-28), W over ΣΝ (45-31), L to ΠΚΦ (76-39)
Analysis:	Building for next season

 

#11  ΣΝ (2-5, 1-4)

Outlook:	Team chemistry is key for this group.  They’ve got talent, enough to win their first round game before forfeiting their second rounder, but how they play together will mean everything this year.
Key Players:	Russ Funck, Rhett Shirley, Mark Young, Andrew Lewis
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	W over KΣ (47-13), L to KA (52-16), L to ΣΑΕ (62-65)
Analysis:	A year or two or three away

 

#12  LCA (3-3, 3-2)

Outlook:	Things are just uncertain with this team.  What Lambda Chi will be see?  The one that beat Kappa Sig last season by 24 points or the one that suffered huge losses to perennial powers Tha O G’s and Pi Kapp?
Key Players:	Peter Moraitakis, Robert Engeman
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	L to ΠΚΦ (62-37), W over KΣ (48-24), W over Phi Delt (33-32), L to Purple Cobras (56-46)
Analysis:	Hey, the rec league is always there if things don’t go as planned

 

#13  Big Green (0-0, 0-0)

Outlook:	Soccer players playing basketball?  You guessed it.  This time though, they have to play with their hands.
Key Players:	Matt Cranford, Drew Kilday
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	Did Not Play
Analysis:	Athletic, but a lot left unknown

 

#14  KΣ (1-5, 1-4)

Outlook:	A two point win over Phi Delt was the only thing they had to show for last season.  Maybe they’ll hit a new gear in 2009.  After all, anything is possible right?
Key Players:	David Newberry, Brandon Long
Key Losses:	None
Big Games from 2008:	W over Phi Delt (27-25), L to ΣΝ (47-13), L to ATΩ (40-28)
Analysis:	Just not their year