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Football team^s high rank in the ODAC matches high hopes
The Guilford College football team practices on the Armfield Atheltic Center in preparation for their first game on Saturday, Sept. 6, against Greensboro College for the 19th annual Soup Bowl.
BY AUBREY KING
Staff Writer
The 2013 Guilford College football
team delivered a truly fine season, losing
only four games out of 10 while handily
defeating many strong opponents.
This year, hope swells as Guilford
boasts a high preseason ranking in the Old
Dominion Athletic Conference, a strong
returning quarterback and an optimistic
coaching staff.
"The sky is the limit," said returning
quarterback Matt Pawlowski in an email
interview with The Guilfordian. "I think
that this team is more focused than we have
ever been, and we have every intention of
winning the ODAC."
A victory in the ODAC would give
Guilford a spot in the Division-Ill playoffs,
allowing them to vie for a chance at a
national division III title.
The team's high hopes stem from a
strong foundation and hard work in the
preseason.
"This year's training camp got the team's
personnel hungry for success this season,"
said Pawlowski.
That sentiment is mirrored by the team's
offensive coordinator Chris Barnette, who
commented on the college's success with
bringing in new student athletes.
Barnette sounded confident in this
year's recruiting class, remarking on their
enthusiasm as they take on their roles as
part of a team.
Equally promising was Barnette's
description of the upperclassmen
leadership.
"(The juniors and seniors) are really
taking (the underclassmen) under their
wings, and combine that with the recruiting
class we have, we're on pace to have a
successful year," said Barnette.
The 2014 season kicks off on Sept. 6 with
the 18th annual Gate City Soup Bowl against
cross-town rival Greensboro College.
The Soup Bowl spurs attendees to
contribute to charity by bringing two cans
of food for admission.
Last season's game proved a suspenseful,
high-scoring contest that saw Guilford win
with a last-minute touchdown.
The excitement for this year's game has
begun to radiate from the team to the rest
of campus.
Guilford junior Collin Gendron explained
to The Guilfordian that he has experienced
a rising optimism surrounding the team.
"When the team wins, more people want
to come out and show support because the
games are just more fun," said Gendron.
Anticipation for the season has even
spread to the Early College.
Early College students Zach Patel and
Dylan Erikson spoke to The Guilfordian
about their knowledge of the team.
Patel admitted, "I had never really heard
of the Soup Bowl before this year."
Both students said they had heard a
growing buzz throughout the Early College.
"I think attending could be a good
time," said Erikson. "We should be more
connected to (Guilford sports) since many
of us are so disconnected from high school
teams."
For a fun, charitable Saturday night,
come on out to support the Quakers in
their season opener Sept. 6 at the Armfield
Athletic Center. Do not forget that two cans
of food get you in for free.
FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE
OF GC Football Games
FOR THIS season:
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