2008 Woodie Awards
Monon
By: Christine Digangi
Issue date: 11/13/07 Section: Features
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The sound of the Monon Bell rang across campus Saturday as DePauw brought down an undefeated Wabash team in a last-second win over the Little-Giants. The excitement of the triumph had campus celebrating the rest of the weekend.
Anticipation for the game built on campus Saturday morning as fans decked in black and gold started out the day with some last minute shopping for DePauw gear in the bookstore and tailgating at Blackstock Stadium.
As kickoff time approached, thousands of fans filled the stadium for the start of the 114th meeting of the two schools. With sunny weather conditions and temperatures in the 50s, the crowd was focused on football.
After a lull of enthusiasm in the third quarter when DePauw was trailing, the intensity of the game began to escalate again in the fourth as DePauw caught up to Wabash in the final three minutes.
"It was all about redemption," said freshman Justin Quall. "We missed a few easy field goals in the beginning, [but] we didn't let that get in the way of our Tiger pride."
With only seconds on the clock, Tiger fans waited in an anxious silence for sophomore Jordan Havercamp to attempt the 47-yard field goal that decided who would take home the Monon Bell.
When the kick was declared good, the stands exploded into cheers, and students rushed the field to join the football players celebrating the comeback.
"I'm happy with how we stayed in it toward the end," said senior fan Stephen Schott.
For some seniors, the game was not only a historic game, but a memorable experience. Schott said this year's game was the most entertaining of his four years here.
Havercamp's kick was even recognized by ESPN as the No. 7 "Play of the Day." The game wasn't the only contributing factor to that special Monon thrill.
"It's not just the game, it's the rivalry," said sophomore Danielle Jaegers. "It's something to look forward to because you know everyone's going to be out wearing their colors ... something everyone gets excited about. It's the combination of everything, the tradition of it."
Anticipation for the game built on campus Saturday morning as fans decked in black and gold started out the day with some last minute shopping for DePauw gear in the bookstore and tailgating at Blackstock Stadium.
As kickoff time approached, thousands of fans filled the stadium for the start of the 114th meeting of the two schools. With sunny weather conditions and temperatures in the 50s, the crowd was focused on football.
After a lull of enthusiasm in the third quarter when DePauw was trailing, the intensity of the game began to escalate again in the fourth as DePauw caught up to Wabash in the final three minutes.
"It was all about redemption," said freshman Justin Quall. "We missed a few easy field goals in the beginning, [but] we didn't let that get in the way of our Tiger pride."
With only seconds on the clock, Tiger fans waited in an anxious silence for sophomore Jordan Havercamp to attempt the 47-yard field goal that decided who would take home the Monon Bell.
When the kick was declared good, the stands exploded into cheers, and students rushed the field to join the football players celebrating the comeback.
"I'm happy with how we stayed in it toward the end," said senior fan Stephen Schott.
For some seniors, the game was not only a historic game, but a memorable experience. Schott said this year's game was the most entertaining of his four years here.
Havercamp's kick was even recognized by ESPN as the No. 7 "Play of the Day." The game wasn't the only contributing factor to that special Monon thrill.
"It's not just the game, it's the rivalry," said sophomore Danielle Jaegers. "It's something to look forward to because you know everyone's going to be out wearing their colors ... something everyone gets excited about. It's the combination of everything, the tradition of it."
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