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Sports pick-up lines

February 14, 2013 | Sports Staff

Athletes get all the chicks (or dudes). We all know it. There are a multitude of possible reasons for this phenomenon. People like athletes because they’re always in tip-top shape. They think the letterman jacket looks sexy. But here’s the real reason: people love winners. And as you know, Wash. U. wins a lot at [...]

Rudy Ruettiger visits football practice

October 01, 2012 | Zach Kram and Sahil Patel

Costly penalties in overtime lead to football team’s loss

September 10, 2012 | Derek Shyr

With less than three minutes left in the third quarter, senior running back Chris Castelluccio barged his way into the end zone on a 75-yard drive, giving the Washington University football team a 17-10 lead.

Washington University football to join Southern Athletic Association

December 13, 2011 | Sahil Patel

The Washington University football team found a new home on Tuesday morning, as it was announced that beginning in the fall of 2015, the Bears would play in the newly formed Southern Athletic Association.

Football falls to Case Western

November 05, 2011 | Sahil Patel

Despite striking first, the Washington University football team fell to University Athletic Association rival Case Western Reserve University 16-6 on Saturday afternoon at Francis Field. Junior quarterback Dan Burkett hit senior wide receiver Easton Knott on a 55-yard fade route down the left sideline to give the Bears a 6-0 lead late in the first [...]

LaBarge brothers reunite at Wash. U.

November 03, 2011 | Trevor Casson

Ever since they can remember, Chris LaBarge and Trevor LaBarge have been playing football together. Chris, a senior defensive back with the Bears, started his collegiate career at Drake University, an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision school, before being redshirted. After his freshman year, he transferred to Washington University.

Wash. U. football team falls short again for third straight loss

October 10, 2011 | Derek Shyr

After starting with two strong wins this season, the Washington University football team has dropped three straight games, two of which were only lost by one field goal. Saturday’s 24-3 loss to No. 12 Wabash College, however, was far from close, despite just a seven-point deficit at halftime.

Football falls short against Wittenberg University at home

September 19, 2011 | Derek Shyr

Senior wide receiver Easton Knott caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Dan Burkett, narrowing Wittenberg University’s lead to just three points with 4:13 left in the fourth quarter.

Football falls short against No. 21 Wittenberg

September 17, 2011 | Derek Shyr

The Washington University football team fell to No. 21 Wittenberg University 20-17 despite its valiant efforts for a comeback in the fourth quarter.

Football team going ‘all in’ for a phenomenal season, expecting playoff berth

September 01, 2011 | Derek Shyr

A sense of confidence and focus is in the air for the Washington University football team as it prepares for its season opener against Knox College.

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