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Colby College, Waterville, Maine
Allison L. Brown '12, editor |
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Nov. 2011 |
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 On Oct. 28 a large crowd gathered for the C Club's Colby Night Dinner. Everything old—this was the 108th Colby Night Dinner—was new again. For the first time, the same person received both the Person-of-the-Year and the Carl Nelson Sports Achievement awards—and who else but Dick Whitmore. Whit's contributions to Colby and his status in the coaching profession have been well documented. Suffice it to say this was a very special evening.
As the fall teams jockeyed for NESCAC playoff positions, the crews were back from the Head of the Charles Regatta and competing for the CBB title, and the footballers began their quest for the CBB crown. But it's not too soon to look forward to the winter sports scene. A new era unfolds, as women's basketball and men's basketball and hockey have new coaching leadership. We wish Julie Veilleux, Damien Strahorn '02, and Stan Moore the best of luck as they as they embark on their Colby coaching careers. Thanks to all who have renewed their C Club memberships. Your contributions permit the C Club to continue its proud support for Colby athletics.
Arthur Brennan '68 |
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 In the fall of 1965, Eddie Woodin arrived at the Colby campus for the first time as a baseball recruit and future starting quarterback. Throughout the next four years, he thrived in the classroom, on the field, and at the various jobs that supported him. As a student he created a number of memories and friendships that have tied him to the Colby community to this day.
In the most recent decade, Eddie and a few close friends have developed an annual Colby-versus-Bowdoin tailgate party that has grown exponentially in size. It illustrates Eddie's passion for Colby athletics and his joy for the camaraderie of the Colby community. As Eddie, the Office of Alumni Relations, and the C Club gear up for this year's event, Eddie reflects on the humble beginnings of his beloved tailgate and how it has grown:
"Eleven years ago I wanted to attend a Colby football game in Waterville and have a tailgate party with a small group of friends. These were friends of ten years, and one of them was Chef Chippo Gorgone, who loved to cook. So the seven of us drove to Colby on a beautiful fall day and enjoyed our first tailgate. We had one table, one table cloth, the back of a pick-up truck, one grill, and lots of very good food. We had our choice of locations, as, other than the faculty tailgate, we were the only ones in the parking lot. We enjoyed the day, and Colby won the game. We all had a fun time and decided we would hold tailgate number two in Brunswick the following year.
"I had followed Colby football and attended games off and on for decades, but the tailgate became a game changer. The camaraderie, the fun of cooking out, the great Colby-Bowdoin rivalry, and the familiar faces we saw added a new dimension to the Colby experience. And it was always enjoyable visiting the campus, reminiscing, and seeing folks from the past, especially on a crisp fall day.
"We talked up tailgate number two throughout the year, and the crowd for the Brunswick event expanded to approximately 30 people. The menu increased, and once again we had a very enjoyable, energetic time. This led to tailgates three through eight. By then the crowds had grown to well over 200 people, and we realized the opportunity of creating goodwill and giving back to the Colby community had become a solid reality. We began partnering with the Alumni Relations Office and the C Club and promoting far and wide. Last year in Waterville, under the big tent, we fed over 600 people and estimate that nearly 1,000 people attended.
"I was so pleased! And the fruit of the effort over the past 11 years became obvious. So many alumni are attending now, and the variety of ages is wonderful. It's an annual event where you can see old friends and meet new ones. The younger attendees comment on how they feel a part of a bigger Colby community, and now Colby staff and athletic personnel attend. The menu has expanded to meet the ever increasing appetites, and we now include lobsters, grilled salmon, ribs, grilled chickens, grilled sausage, desserts galore, and significant hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. We are also joined by an ever increasing group of Bowdoin friends, who are always welcomed.
"So if you haven't attended, kindly consider doing so. It's one of the significant social events of the year. It is a joyful, energetic, merry feast, and the football game is the frosting on the cake. For those faithful attendees, we so look forward to seeing you again and exchanging all of those bear hugs.
"Why do I undertake this? It's simple. I am very loyal to Colby, as they were very loyal and helpful to me when I was in school in the late Sixties."
The success of Eddie's tailgate over the years brings great pride to the Colby community, and we hope all who are able will attend this year's event Nov. 12 at Bowdoin and share in the joy of the occasion! |
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Men's Basketball
Nov. 19 vs. Baruch at NYU—New York, N.Y.
Nov. 20 vs. College of New Jersey or NYU at NYU
Nov. 29 at Fisher—Boston, Mass.
Women's Basketball
Nov. 19 vs. Clark at Brandeis—Waltham, Mass.
Nov. 20 vs. Brandeis or Endicott at Brandeis
Nov. 22 at UMF—Farmington, Maine
Nov. 28 vs. Thomas
Football
Nov. 5 vs. Tufts
Nov. 12 at Bowdoin—Brunswick, Maine
Men's and Women's Cross Country
Nov. 5 ECAC Championships at Williams—Williamstown, Mass.
Nov. 12 New England Div. III Championships at Bowdoin
Nov. 19 NCAA Div. III Championships at Lake Breeze Golf Course—Winneconne, Wis.
Men's Ice Hockey
Nov. 18 at Middlebury—Middlebury, Vt.
Nov. 19 at Williams—Williamstown, Mass.
Nov. 22 vs. USM
Nov. 26 Face-Off Classic vs. U.S. Under-18 National Team
Nov. 27 Face-Off Classic vs. Salve Regina at Bowdoin
Women's Ice Hockey
Nov. 18 vs. Middlebury
Nov. 19 vs. Middlebury
Nov. 22 at USM—Gorham, Maine
Nov. 27 vs. UMass-Boston
Men's and Women's Squash
Nov. 19 vs. Trinity
Nov. 20 Men at MIT—Cambridge, Mass.
Nov. 20 Women vs. MIT at Wellesley—Wellesley, Mass.
Nov. 20 at Northeastern—Boston, Mass.
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
Nov. 19 vs. Amherst
For further information visit www.colby.edu/athletics_cs/schedule.cfm. |
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Stan Moore, former assistant coach at Providence College and at Kents Hill School, will replace Jim Tortorella as interim head coach for the Mules in the 2011-12 ice hockey season. His team's first challenge will be against Middlebury Nov. 18. |
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 Each year a student-athlete is honored at the fall C Club dinner, and this year former lacrosse captain Craig Bunker '11 of Topsfield, Mass., received that honor. Craig graduated last spring, majoring in economics with a concentration in financial markets, and is now working at Brown Brothers Harriman in Boston. Although some of the lessons he learned in his economics classes apply directly to the work he is doing today, Craig attributes much of his post-college success to his experiences as a member of the broader Colby community. His participation in Colby athletics played an immense role in shaping Craig's discipline and character, evidenced by his earning NESCAC first-team honors for three consecutive years and All-New England first-team honors as a senior.
Craig's enthusiasm for lacrosse was cultivated at Masconomet Regional High School and developed further at Colby. He credits his coaches along the way for fueling his passion for the sport. "I have had three tremendous coaches who helped foster my ability and work ethic, and for that I am grateful," he said. These men taught Craig the skills that helped him excel on the field, but more than that they provided him with a positive example of what it means to be committed to a career.
Colby lacrosse players similarly had a profound impact on Craig over the past four years. Through the good and the bad, Craig and his teammates learned and grew together. "We may not have won every game, but we sweated, bled, and struggled together, every practice and every game. Those men are my best friends," he said. These friendships have motivated him to remain a faithful friend to the lacrosse program for years to come.
Overall, Craig's time as a student-athlete at Colby inspired him to develop himself athletically, academically, and individually. His commitment and training in the classroom and on the field have prepared him for a career while also inspiring great aspirations for a future in his sport. Craig is currently giving lacrosse lessons and is training to earn a spot with a Major League Lacrosse team. We wish him the best of luck as he continues to demonstrate the admirable qualities he gained as a Colby student-athlete, and we look forward to hearing of his future successes! |
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