Our Voice

Students will diligently set aside time to watch people they’ve probably never interacted with on TV once a year, but when it comes to putting on the GCSU gear and getting fired up about campus sports, most students lack enthusiasm.

This past Sunday, many in the GCSU community gathered for the most-watched television program in the U.S. to date, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, about 7.3 million more than last year, overtaking the M.A.S.H. finale in 1982, which was viewed by only 105.97 million people.

Since a single sporting event is seen as the most popular thing Americans have watched ever, why not show some of that support here on campus?

Turnout for Bobcat sporting events has recently increased, but it’s still not what The Colonnade staff would like to see, especially considering the men’s and women’s basketball teams are both having very successful seasons.

The University Senate and the Student Government Association, GCSU now offers tailgating at all home games to encourage game attendance and school spirit, but only around 40 were in attendance last week.

Local businesses looking ahead to Super Bowl weekend took advantage of the expected surge. Downtown restaurant Amici offered free delivery on its entire menu on the day for those who pre-ordered, and The Brick offered “Super Bowl Bottomless Draft Madness” where for $12 and the purchase of a meal, customers could have bottomless draft beer while watching the game.

Thanks to Campus Activities Board and the Thunder Crew, transportation, entrance fees and a T-shirt were provided to the first 90 people to register through Student Activities to attend the Feb. 11 women’s and men’s basketball games against Augusta State.

As New Orleans coasted to its first Super Bowl win and this NFL season came to a close, many other sports seasons are in full swing, including all of the GCSU athletic teams. The Colonnade encourages you to go out and support the Bobcats and even start some new traditions of your own.

Please send responses to ColonnadeLetters@gcsu.edu.

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