Athletes get boost in spirits from their fans
Friday, August 20, 2010 at 12:00AM By Chris McFadden
Freshmen, as you begin to settle into your home away from home at Winthrop, here is a quick piece of advice to help your time at the university be more enjoyable: Come out and support your athletic teams.
From basketball to cross country, Winthrop has a variety of team sports that are sure to peak your interest. All you need to do iscome out and give them a chance.
There is something about cheering, yelling and screaming for your fellow classmates as they represent you and Winthrop on the athletic battlefield that just gets the adrenaline flowing.
Athletes feed off the energy fans provide. In return for the support, the athletes want to do whatever it takes to not let the crowd down.
As you share in the pain of losses and the thrill of victories, you will gain pride in your university and build a camaraderie with the athletes and your fellow classmates.
College life should not just be about going to class and writing papers.
It should be an experience that provides memories that stay with you the rest of your life.
Whether it’s the time the team came back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit or the time the team lost by one point at the buzzer.
When you come out to a sporting event, you are bound to experience things that will not only enhance your college experience, but will also stay with you well after you graduate.
Above all else, coming out to show support for your team is fun and can be a stress reliever.
Where else can you go and yell at the top of your lungs and have no one look at you funny?
For those two or three hours you are rooting for the home team, you get to forget about the “F” you got on that math test you spent all night studying for.
So come on out and show your support. You have nothing to lose and fun and memories to gain.
Information on schedules, statistics and rosters can be found at winthropeagles.com.
