i=I Because we=WE
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, we are all motivated to achieve the sense of belongingness. There is just something about friendship, camaraderie, acceptance, and just being a part of a group that provides a warm feeling inside. There are many ways to fulfill this need, but there is a very special bond that many have the opportunity to experience. This special bond is being a part of a sports team. Here at Bloomsburg University, there are nineteen sports teams including both men and women. Today I would like to get a more in depth look at the brotherhood of the Bloomsburg University Huskies football team.
Walk into Nelson Field House, the scent of chlorine feels the entrance way. The wooden doors leading to the locker room are asking for attention. The head of a husky welcomes the athletes to enter at the punch of a code. Lining the walls of the entrance are pictures of great Husky players and teams. 1960, 1972, 1980.... and so on. There's a sense of tradition, as the eyes of all these legendary men light the dark hallway. Towels overflow a basket and showers run while players are scattered around the room(Image #1). Some guys are rolling their legs out on the black carpet rugs with stitched husky heads(Image #2), while others watch TV. The voices of the ESPN analysts are overpowered by Lil Uzi Vert. A couple of huskies walk in , dressed in grey t shirts and black shorts. Sweat trickles down the forehead of one, and the other has his face covered by a short white towel with loose stitching. Everyone is doing their own thing. Freshman defensive back Chris Monaco shares,
" We just cool it in here after and before workouts and practice. It's fun to just be around everybody, we're always bussin' on each other or dancing."
There are many vibes throughout the room, but everyone is comfortable.
The Bloomsburg Huskies are a very successful Division II program. There have been some pretty decent seasons as of late. The Huskies are expecting much more of themselves moving forward starting with spring ball.
" Were used to winnin', that's why these 7-4 seasons just ain't cuttin' it.", explained captain/defensive back Dexter Jordan.
The team sure has benefited from its winning culture. The other Bloomsburg sports teams would love to sport the amazing grey alternate uniforms that the football team has. The last PSAC Championship that Bloomsburg brought home was 2013.
Jordan also exclaimed, " We're hungry! ..... we're super hungry!"
The Huskies would love to get their hands on another one of those sparkling gold NCAA Division II Championship trophies. On the team staff is a former Husky, coach Chet Hennicle. Being a part of the program himself and seeing the growth adds to his love for BU.
"This University is special to me and my family. This is my extended family", says coach Hennicle
With the leadership of veterans along with young talent brought in with recent recruiting class, energy is high surrounding the team.
Walking out of the locker room, I ran into a group of lineman. Many can imagine this would be a very scary and awkward meeting. Not often does a person come across a gang of guys all over six foot tall and well over 250 pounds. Laughter filled their voices as one guy grabbed some ice from the bag on his shoulder and put it down a teammates pants. Not one guy walking in or out of the locker room was alone. In fact, there were no groups less than four or five. The alternate exit to the locker room are two metal doors with dust occupying the bottom of the maroon paint. Players are going on their way. SMACK!!! Each hand connects with the white sign that reads in all caps, WE ARE ONE(Image #3).
Walk into Nelson Field House, the scent of chlorine feels the entrance way. The wooden doors leading to the locker room are asking for attention. The head of a husky welcomes the athletes to enter at the punch of a code. Lining the walls of the entrance are pictures of great Husky players and teams. 1960, 1972, 1980.... and so on. There's a sense of tradition, as the eyes of all these legendary men light the dark hallway. Towels overflow a basket and showers run while players are scattered around the room(Image #1). Some guys are rolling their legs out on the black carpet rugs with stitched husky heads(Image #2), while others watch TV. The voices of the ESPN analysts are overpowered by Lil Uzi Vert. A couple of huskies walk in , dressed in grey t shirts and black shorts. Sweat trickles down the forehead of one, and the other has his face covered by a short white towel with loose stitching. Everyone is doing their own thing. Freshman defensive back Chris Monaco shares,
" We just cool it in here after and before workouts and practice. It's fun to just be around everybody, we're always bussin' on each other or dancing."
There are many vibes throughout the room, but everyone is comfortable.
The Bloomsburg Huskies are a very successful Division II program. There have been some pretty decent seasons as of late. The Huskies are expecting much more of themselves moving forward starting with spring ball.
" Were used to winnin', that's why these 7-4 seasons just ain't cuttin' it.", explained captain/defensive back Dexter Jordan.
The team sure has benefited from its winning culture. The other Bloomsburg sports teams would love to sport the amazing grey alternate uniforms that the football team has. The last PSAC Championship that Bloomsburg brought home was 2013.
Jordan also exclaimed, " We're hungry! ..... we're super hungry!"
The Huskies would love to get their hands on another one of those sparkling gold NCAA Division II Championship trophies. On the team staff is a former Husky, coach Chet Hennicle. Being a part of the program himself and seeing the growth adds to his love for BU.
"This University is special to me and my family. This is my extended family", says coach Hennicle
With the leadership of veterans along with young talent brought in with recent recruiting class, energy is high surrounding the team.
Walking out of the locker room, I ran into a group of lineman. Many can imagine this would be a very scary and awkward meeting. Not often does a person come across a gang of guys all over six foot tall and well over 250 pounds. Laughter filled their voices as one guy grabbed some ice from the bag on his shoulder and put it down a teammates pants. Not one guy walking in or out of the locker room was alone. In fact, there were no groups less than four or five. The alternate exit to the locker room are two metal doors with dust occupying the bottom of the maroon paint. Players are going on their way. SMACK!!! Each hand connects with the white sign that reads in all caps, WE ARE ONE(Image #3).
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