Posts Tagged ‘Atlantic Football League’
Thunder and Lightning
The Dalhousie University men’s football team is undefeated in the regular season for the second time in three years. This season Dal scored 195 points, 21 points ahead of the second closest team. A lot of that has to do with the success of Dalhousie’s two running backs: Zacchary Kuhn and Jason Watts. “Both of…
Read MoreDalhousie Playoffs
Through late October and early November, some Dalhousie teams saw their teams’ seasons come to an end for another year. The Dal Gazette recaps how the playoffs went for the Tigers who are hanging up their jerseys for now. Cross-Country by Josh Young, Sports Editor Both Dalhousie cross-country teams finished the championship races with identical…
Read MoreTigers’ football prowling for a repeat
Championship or bust is the Dalhousie football team’s mindset heading into this season. The team is looking for their second championship in two years after going undefeated last year and winning their first Atlantic Football League (AFL) title. “Anything less than a championship is not acceptable,” said Head Coach Mark Haggett over the phone. “There’s…
Read MoreMission Accomplished: Tigers cap off historic undefeated season with Moosehead Cup victory against Hurricanes
When Saturday’s Atlantic Football League (AFL) championship game was getting ready to begin, Tigers head coach Mark Haggett was on tuba accompanying the small band playing the national anthem. When the final whistle sounded at the end of the game, Haggett was drenched in Gatorade and a leader of champions. The Dalhousie Tigers have defeated…
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…
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