The Bowdoin Orient

SPORTS

Football comes back against Colby to claim share of CBB Title

By CRAIG HARDT, STAFF WRITER

In a game played through a steady rain, the Bowdoin Polar Bears wrapped up a season that began with so much promise.

Athletes of the Season: Ellery Gould ’12 and Pat Noone ’12

By ELIZABETH MAYBANK AND TED CLARK, ORIENT STAFF

The Orient chooses the male and female "Athlete of the Season" based on his and her exemplary performance, leadership, and commitment to their respective programs. The winners are selected by the editors of the Orient.

Athletic department makes decision to transition many teams to Nike uniforms

By JIM REIDY, ORIENT STAFF

Many of Bowdoin's fall teams suited up for the season with new Nike uniforms as a result of a new buying agreement between Bowdoin and Nike which allows the College to buy Nike, gear at significantly discounted prices.

Men’s XC comes in seventh among 48 teams at New England Tournament

By CHESTER ENG, STAFF WRITER

After racing against New England teams for the entire fall season, Bowdoin's top runners—Colman Hatton '10 and Thompson Ogilvie '10—will have the chance to show the rest of the nation what they can do when they compete in the NCAA Division III Championships on Saturday.

Women’s XC captures ninth at championship

By SAGE SANTANGELO, STAFF WRITER

The Polar Bears rounded out their season with a strong performance in at the University of Southern Maine in the New England Division III Championships last Saturday. Strategy helped push the women through the rainy weather and secure a solid finish on the Twin Brook Recreation Center course.

Athlete of the Week: Tyler Tennant ’10

By MOLLY BURKE, STAFF WRITER

Tenacious, tough, team-oriented: Tyler Tennant '10 is one of those rare football players that coaches are dying to have, teammates want to play next to, and opponents dread lining up against.

Column Like I See 'Em: Pomposity Killed the Pats

By CHRIS ADAMS-WALL, COLUMNIST

There is no shame in losing to the Indianapolis Colts. After all, the undefeated boys in blue have had their way with nine different teams this year—four of which are over .500—and when Peyton Manning is calling the shots under center, the vast majority of the league doesn't stand a chance.