Football
Hearing problems a non-issue for Dal running back
Adam Gallant hits stride in second year with Tigers. Adam Gallant didn’t take the conventional path to becoming competitive in the Atlantic Football League (AFL). But if the Tigers’ season opening 31-25 victory against the UNB Red Bombers is any indication, the traditional path shouldn’t always be the most sought after. At nine years old,…
Read MoreFrom the broadcast booth: Dal football falters
It took less than 15 seconds for the Dal Tigers football club to look like it was not going to be their night. The opening kickoff resulted in a Dal fumble and a Holland College touchdown. Down early to a team that finished the season with a considerably worse record, it was clear the Tigers…
Read MoreHolland College stuns Dalhousie in football semi final
Receiver Robbie Tufts caught fire in the fourth quarter of Dal’s semifinal defeat. (Archived photo by Chris Parent) Another year, another season of disappointment for the Dalhousie Tigers men’s football club. The black and gold’s championship hopes came to an end Saturday in Halifax at the hands of the Holland College Hurricanes, with the home…
Read MoreThe Ticker (For the week ending Oct. 13)
Cross Country: Tigers prep for finals in Quebec In a tune-up for the AUS championships in Moncton on Oct. 26, the Dal men’s and women’s cross-country teams took part in the RSEQ Invitational in Montreal on Oct. 12. The women’s team placed second overall in team scores, with three Tigers finishing in the top 10…
Read MoreDal football secures homecoming victory
The Dalhousie Tigers football club gave a boost to the homecoming fans with a 14-7 win on Saturday, Oct. 5 against the visiting University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves. The first quarter was a tug-of-war, with both teams pressing and defending hard. It looked like neither team was going to push through to the…
Read MoreInside: Madden NFL 25
It’s 9 p.m., I’ve got a drink in hand, chips and Grandma’s homemade pickles within reach, and my good friend Ben seated across the sofa from me. The television screen is glowing with the main menu of Madden NFL 25. Not a bad way to start a Saturday night. It’s hard to believe it’s been…
Read MoreThe Water Cooler: The Gazette debates the future of Dalhousie football
After a prolonged hiatus, Dalhousie Tigers football returned in 2010 in the form of an Atlantic Football League (AFL) club team. In the inaugural edition of The Water Cooler, the Gazette’s esteemed panel breaks down what that means and why it matters. IF: Ian Froese – Gazette Editor-in-Chief NS: Nick Schroeder – Innocent Bystander, Fan…
Read MoreTigers football loses bite in Saint John
Inclement weather and a botched last-minute field goal attempt spelled defeat for the Dalhousie Tigers’ football club in their Sept. 22 game against the University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves. The match, played amidst a roaring gale in Saint John, saw the now 1-1 Tigers succumb to turnovers brought on by poor field conditions…
Read MoreTigers football win home opener over defending champs
The Dalhousie Tigers football club finally gave their home fans something to cheer about. Opening the season against the University of New Brunswick Fredericton Red Bombers, the Tigers capitalized on a strong third quarter to win 25-6. Buoyed by excellent defensive pressure and overwhelming special teams play, the Tigers contained the defending Atlantic Football League…
Read MoreDalhousie Tigers: Fall 2012 Semester in Review
By: Ian Froese, Sports Editor, Graeme Benjamin, Assistant Sports Editor, Henry Whitfield, Katelynn Gough, Alex Hallink, Arfa Ayub, Paula Sanderson, Sports Contributors This was a semester of predictability. Our teams that we expected to dominate did so. Our teams that we figured would encounter some growing pains have experienced a rocky few months. If you…
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