Marauders win first victory in Savannah
By Jasmine Johns, Contributing Writer
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Marauder football team won its first game against Savannah State University Oct. 29, 2005. After a difficult season with five losses, the team made it happen in Georgia.
The team won its first victory after a thrilling, come from behind touchdown in the last seconds of the game. “I was surprised at the way we won,” Athletic Director Theresa Check said.
Central State’s victory spoiled Savannah State’s homecoming, which attracted hundreds of football fans.
“Playing in Savannah was different being around a black college during their homecoming,” sophomore defensive end Bernard Austin said.
The coaches were happy for the players and look forward to more victories next season. They plan on recruiting better players and will play a tougher schedule, making the team stronger.
After their much needed victory, the team took just a few days off to focus on academics, and then began their strengthening and conditioning routine, going into the weight room and making themselves faster, stronger, and better in shape.
Check was disappointed that the Invincible Marching Marauder band was absent from the game due to limited finances. “We need the band,” Check said. “The fact that members of the band came anyway shows they support of the team.”
Player Bernard Austin said, “We would have played better,” if the band had been present.
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