The Hillsdale College Chargers had revenge on their minds going into Saturday’s game against Ohio Dominican University. In last season’s homecoming game, the Chargers led at halftime 21-7 against the Panthers, but could not hold them off and were defeated 43-42. But on Saturday night, after jumping out to a 28-0 lead at halftime, Hillsdale...
Month: September 2012
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NFL kicks off with Holmes’ tackle
Around 22,000 total tackles will be made this year in the NFL. The man with the first tackle of the 2012-13 season is former Hillsdale standout Andre Holmes. In his first game as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Holmes tackled on the opening kickoff. The Cowboys went on to defeat defending Super Bowl champion...
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What is Hillsdale rugby?
Two squads of fifteen ruggers each go racing across the field—more commonly referred to as “the pitch.” Each team is attempting to advance a ball across the opposing team’s try-line. The ball carrier is tackled by the defense. Immediately, a “ruck” ensues, appearing to those in the stands as a chaotic shoving battle for possession...
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Volleyball notches first win
After opening the second weekend of competition against three nationally-ranked teams, the Hillsdale College women’s volleyball team earned its first victory, defeating Urbana University 3-0 this past Saturday, Sept. 8. “We practiced really hard this past week and it showed on the floor,” sophomore Alexis Waugh said. “Girls were working harder to get the ball...
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Otter and sons: football is family business
If you open the desk drawers of football coaches Keith Otterbein, Steve Otterbein, and Brad Otterbein, you’ll find something in common: candy. “It’s a candy library,” offensive coordinator Nate Shreffler said, laughing. Brad Otterbein and Steve Otterbein said that along with sharing a love for candy, they also tend to use the same phrases. “We...