Sports Notes Donovan White ’12
photo by Jim Amidon
“Our theme for the team this year is ‘MORE’,” Morgan says. “We want our track and field athletes to be able to handle more, not just at meets and practice, but in the classroom and the Wabash community. Don’t back down from things. Demand more of yourself. I personally think much of this generation has gotten away from that. Our goal is to bring that back and develop some mental toughness in our students. Don’t quit something because the first couple of weeks might be tough. Accept the challenge and stick with it. If you need some extra help, ask for it and find a way to succeed. “I think that fits with all of our coaches’ approach. You can go through the rosters of every sport here and find student-athletes who are in multiple sports and are in theater productions, are conducting research projects, are studying abroad, are leaders on campus in clubs and organizations. “Our guys are active in the community, and many are involved in service projects. Some schools may tell a recruit they could do those things, but when they get on campus it’s a different story. With Wabash, the proof is there.” The proof was certainly there in 2011, and as the 2012 season continues, Wabash will be looking to add more trophies to cases in the Allen Center, perhaps setting a new mark for conference titles along the way.
W R E S T L E R S W I N 6 0 0 t h AT S E R V I E S TRIBUTE MEET The Wabash wrestling team won its 600th dual meet in program history in the most appropriate fashion, defeating the Milwaukee School of Engineering 40–12 in the third round of the 2012 Max Servies Duals. The meet is named to honor the 1958 Wabash graduate and legendary wrestling coach who guided the Little Giant program to 487 of those 600 dual meet victories during his 40-year tenure as the Wabash head coach. “We renamed the tournament in Max’s honor, so it was really special to win that 600th dual meet that day,” says current Head Coach Brian Anderson. “There are not too many college programs that can make the claim to 600 all-time victories. We are continuing to strive for the level of excellence that Max left the College with when he retired. We continue to keep our tradition-rich history going.”
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“You can go through the rosters of every sport here and find student-athletes who are in multiple sports and are in theater productions, are conducting research projects, are studying abroad, are leaders on campus in clubs and organizations…Some schools may tell a recruit they could do those things; with Wabash, the proof is there.” —Clyde Morgan, head coach for the 2011 NCAC indoor and outdoor track and field champion Little Giants
S O C C E R C E L E B R AT E S I N A U G U R A L Y E A R AT M U D H O L L O W S T A D I U M The Little Giant soccer program opened its new facility this fall to a packed house as Wabash fans were treated to a double-overtime tie with Trine University in the first match of the new, 193-seat Mud Hollow Stadium as part of the Second Annual Robbie Dreher Classic. “Stepping onto the new pitch for that first game was like awaking from a dream,” head coach Roberto Giannini says. “It’s a beautiful, one-of-a-kind stadium at this level with artificial turf specific to the sport. This really meant a lot for our senior class, who came in hoping they would be playing in a new stadium. The economic downturn put a hold on the project, but we are so grateful to the alumni and supporters of the College who have helped push this forward to completion.” Wabash picked up six home victories, including the College’s first win against Denison University since joining the North Coast Athletic Conference in 1999.