Intramurals: White Out looks to rebuild
For four years now, White Out has reigned supreme in GCSU flag football. They have yet to lose a regular season or playoff game since the team’s inception. To say their performances on the field are dominating is like saying Michael Phelps is a good swimmer. Not only does White Out beat team after team, they do it with ease.
This semester begins a new era for the team. White Out will have to play without two key players, as Derek Chitwood and Jon Collins have both moved on from GCSU intramurals. Both were key components in the team’s offensive system last season and provided outstanding defense as well.
Chris Russell, a senior history major, is one of the new players brought in by White Out to fill the void. He is excited to be playing with some of his friends and moving to a team with high expectations and a winning tradition.
“Coming to a team like White Out is very exciting,” Russell said. “White Out has a reputation as a flag football powerhouse not only on campus but at the state level as well. Having the chance to be a part of a team of this caliber is a one of a kind opportunity.”
White Out has made flag football an entertaining part of GCSU intramurals. Speed and good decision-making are staples of the team. They combine crisp offense and solid defense with highlight-reel plays.
“The swagger and tempo that White Out brings to each game is unlike any other. We like to win and let you know it,” Russell said. “We are a fun team to watch. We have some of the best athletes on campus and we put on a show every time we take the field.”
Russell also has some advice for freshman teams playing intramurals this year.
“Be patient with the refs and with each other. Don’t flag guard, don’t wear jewelry or pockets, ask questions and above all, have fun.”
In 2007, White Out took first at the state flag football tournament, beating DSGB, a team from the University of Georgia. They placed second at nationals, losing in a thrilling game to the team representing the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This year, White Out has already played in and won a preseason qualifier tournament at GCSU. Their march through the tournament was an easy one, finishing unbeaten. They defeated arguably the best fraternity team, Pike, in the semifinals and Kansas City Shuffle in the championship game.
White Out takes their show on the road to represent GCSU at the Swamp Bowl in Gainesville, Florida in the weeks to come.
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on Sep 5 2008. Filed under Sports.
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