2008 Woodie Awards
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An Athlete's Perspective on the Support of the CSM Community
By Mike Stone
4/11/07 - Sports
The Colorado School of Mines has a rich history of athleticism with weekly sporting events in varsity and club levels all the way to intramural events. These everyday opportunities give the students a chance to prove they are not a bunch of "bookworm, Halo playing, social-skill-lacking nerds," that other colleges call them. These student-athletes get the chance to play out on that field, court, water, or fairway and prove that they are a part of CSM and "Mines" is a name to be respected and feared. If you've played any sport at this school, you know what I'm talking about.
The athletes at this school are doing their part. Now, the events and camaraderie need to come together with one crucial element: THE FANS!!!
Who doesn't love going to a Football, Rugby, Softball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Basketball or Soccer game? I know I do! Don't know how the game works? Ask! Don't know the cheers? You'll learn! And the best part is: "The more, the merrier!" If you get a couple of your friends to come with you to a wrestling match, you're going to have a good time just by cheering and making a fool out of yourself and hanging out with buddies.
I have talked to several people about this and I always hear the same thing: nobody wants to go because it is not any fun. I've thought about it and here's a solution involving three parts: Step 1) Athletes need to get buddies from their team to go with them to someone else's game. Example: Lacrosse guys go watch rugby games. Step 2) Athletes need to return the favor to teams who watched them play. Example: Rugby guys go see the next lacrosse game. Step 3) Invite your roommates and friends along as a study break and a chance to see sunlight. Example: Your roommate hasn't needed sun-block in two years because he's addicted to WOW.
With this three part recipe, fan numbers should sky-rocket. I guarantee if you've never seen a rugby game or wrestling match, you'll be hooked by the end of the day.
Most importantly, when there are more fans, there is more fun and more cheering. When you get out there, GET LOUD!!! Why not sing the school song and chant the best cheers you've got?
This is an S-O-S to all students and all faculties. No one said teachers can't come to games at the school they work at! We need to bind together and show the support that our athletes have always deserved. It is time to make a change. Change starts NOW. Check out your next "What's Happening" and go to every game you can.
The athletes at this school are doing their part. Now, the events and camaraderie need to come together with one crucial element: THE FANS!!!
Who doesn't love going to a Football, Rugby, Softball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Basketball or Soccer game? I know I do! Don't know how the game works? Ask! Don't know the cheers? You'll learn! And the best part is: "The more, the merrier!" If you get a couple of your friends to come with you to a wrestling match, you're going to have a good time just by cheering and making a fool out of yourself and hanging out with buddies.
I have talked to several people about this and I always hear the same thing: nobody wants to go because it is not any fun. I've thought about it and here's a solution involving three parts: Step 1) Athletes need to get buddies from their team to go with them to someone else's game. Example: Lacrosse guys go watch rugby games. Step 2) Athletes need to return the favor to teams who watched them play. Example: Rugby guys go see the next lacrosse game. Step 3) Invite your roommates and friends along as a study break and a chance to see sunlight. Example: Your roommate hasn't needed sun-block in two years because he's addicted to WOW.
With this three part recipe, fan numbers should sky-rocket. I guarantee if you've never seen a rugby game or wrestling match, you'll be hooked by the end of the day.
Most importantly, when there are more fans, there is more fun and more cheering. When you get out there, GET LOUD!!! Why not sing the school song and chant the best cheers you've got?
This is an S-O-S to all students and all faculties. No one said teachers can't come to games at the school they work at! We need to bind together and show the support that our athletes have always deserved. It is time to make a change. Change starts NOW. Check out your next "What's Happening" and go to every game you can.
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