The Wabash Football team has officially reached the halfway point in our regular season. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were gearing up for Denison. However, five weeks later we are a perfect 5-0. Since we are at the halfway point, I will give a brief overview of the first half of the season before I mention our upcoming opponent, Wittenberg.

 The first half of the season has been everything that I had hoped and more. The defense is playing absolutely lights out thanks to many senior leaders. Matt Whyde (DL) has been tearing up the offensive line and has been harassing the QB every game. Brian Watson and Matt Kraft have been studs at linebacker for us. They have both made some phenomenal plays and have really stepped up. Addrian Frederick has been a beast at DB and leads the team in interceptions. On offense, Matt Hudson, Kody LeMond, and Wes Chamblee have all played up to their amazing potential. There is no defense in the country that can stop these guys when they are clicking. Also, Tommy Mambourg has been an absolute animal running the ball this year and the experienced O-Line has made it easy for him at times by creating some huge holes. We have been able to have a good mix of run and pass on offense, and I think that has helped us be successful.

While the first half of the season has been great, it does not mean anything to us, because we focused on the game coming up this weekend. IT’S WITT WEEK!!!! Both Witt and Wabash have excellent history regarding their football programs. While Wabash just won its 600^th game a few weeks ago against Allegheny, Wittenberg posts an impressive 677 wins, which is the most of any DIII program. This game coming up will be an absolute brawl. In fact, Coach Creighton used to call this game World War III. The games from the previous two years against Witt have come down to the final play of the game. Believe me, this upcoming game will be no different. We will have to play our absolute best to beat the Tigers, but I know that our men will do just that. We will come into Saturday more focused than ever and we will not let Witt come to Byron P. Hollett and beat us. We will dominate!

 We have our fall break this weekend, so I know a lot of students are going to be traveling home this weekend. However, it would be awesome to have a big crowd on Saturday. So, if any of you are looking for something to do this weekend, come out and support your Little Giants. It will be an outstanding game and you will not be disappointed!

Wabash Always Fights!

 Chad Sorenson #89