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November 22, 2006
On the Road for Wabash
Over the past three days, I have had the distinct pleasure of representing Wabash and the Athletics Department at receptions held in Merrillville and South Bend. As I mentioned in an earlier entry, our admissions office has the unique approach of reaching out to high school prospects by bringing Wabash to them.
In Merrillville, I had the opportunity to catch-up with Scott Riley '04. Scott was a pitcher at Wabash before serving as an assistant coach with me for two seasons. The psychology major and member of Phi Delta Theta is currently expecting his first child with wife Denisa. Scott, a native of Portage, does a great job of scouting talent in the area for our program.
 South Bend proved to be quite a treat. Not only was I able to share some time with Dick Barger '55 and Andy Auter '86, but was joined by President White. President White, having spent 18 years as an administrator at St. Mary's College in the South Bend region, made the trip to visit with prospects and parents in the area. Following the reception, President White and I shared a car for the three hour trip back to Crawfordsville. To say the least, it was a great experience that few get to have. From stories of where we grew up in Illinois, to milkshakes, movies, and Heisman Trophy winners...it was memorable.
A special 'thank you' goes out to the admissions representatives who make all of the Wabash receptions throughout the country possible and special for all involved!
November 20, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving from the Wabash Baseball Family
 The Wabash Baseball coaching staff would like to wish everyone associated with the Wabash Baseball Family a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the people and things in your life that make it worthwhile. Our wish is that you get to spend quality time with your family and those close to you. All the best!
November 15, 2006
Little Giants Visit Lane House Nursing Care Center
November 13, 2006
Wabash Baseball Serving the Community
On the evening of Wednesday, November 15th, the Wabash Baseball team will travel to the Lane House Nursing Care Center in Crawfordsville. It should be a great night for all who are involved as the players and coaching staff will take part in 'activities night' with the senior citizens. I'm sure our players will learn a great deal through their interactions with the residents. Stay tuned for more information following the evening.
The Bell Stays in Crawfordsville!
Congratulations to Coach Chris Creighton and his entire coaching staff on an outstanding 23-20 victory Saturday in the 113th Monon Bell Classic! Coach Creighton and the Little Giant football team have made everyone on campus and in the Crawfordsville community extremely proud. Congratulations again on a great 2006 season!
November 11, 2006
Panozzo '89 Eighth Wabash Baseball Family Member Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
 Below is the citation written by Jim Amidon '87 and read by Brent Harris, sports information director, at the induction of Dr. John Panozzo '89 into the Wabash Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, November 10th. Panozzo becomes the eighth person associated with the Wabash baseball program to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Congratulations Dr. Panozzo! The Little Giant Baseball Family is extremely proud of you.
John M. Panozzo, your former Wabash baseball coach, Scott Boone, once said of you, “John is what baseball is all about.” Coach Boone was speaking of far more than your athletic ability and spoke to your fine qualities of leadership, attitude, and dedication. A native of Grand Junction, Colorado, your arrival at Wabash coincided with a new era of success for the Wabash baseball team, and you were the principal reason for that success. Your solid play and team leadership helped Wabash to record setting seasons in 1987 and 1988. In 1988, the Little Giants went 21-13 and finished second in the newly formed Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, and your team swept the conference champs in doubleheader play. Looking back, we know your junior season of 1988 was indeed one for the record books. You set school records for batting average (.471), most hits in a season (49), most home runs (4), and most total bases (75). By the end of your senior season, you would own virtually every Wabash career baseball record, including most games played (136) and most hits (155). Twice you were named Most Valuable Player, you captained the team as a senior, and you set a record by playing in 134 consecutive games. But as Coach Boone said, your influence went far beyond statistics, unless you count grade point average as a statistic. Your skill as a biology major in the classroom enabled you to be named an Academic All-Conference and Academic All-District selection. You left Wabash for medical school and now have a successful medical practice in Denver, Colorado. For proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that baseball is so much more than a game of statistics, the National Association of Wabash Men is proud to induct you in the Wabash Athletics Hall of Fame. John Panozzo — Some Little Giant!
November 06, 2006
Bell Week is Upon Us!
 There is truly nothing that compares to the sight of countless freshmen huddled around burning trash cans in the wee hours of the morning at different locations on campus for a week straight...to protect the beloved and coveted Monon Bell. Ahhh, Bell week is here! In my time there have been few, if any, experiences that can compare to the Monon Bell game and the week leading up to it. The atmosphere is absolutely electric. Everything from the aforementioned freshmen guarding the campus against that school to the South, to Thursday Chapel, to hearing the Bell ring on the steps of the fraternities for weeks after Wabash wins.
 You would be hard-pressed to find any of Division III sporting event that even comes close to the tradition, fan fare, and intensity of the Monon Bell game. To go a step further, I would say that there are many Division I, Division 1-AA, and Division II schools who do not have an event of this magnitude or significance. As Evan Hale put it in his November 2003 article in Indy Men's Magazine, "In college sports, there are few antagonisms that match up. Think Oklahoma-Texas. Think Duke-UNC. Think Alabama-Auburn...The Monon Bell game is as intense as any major-college rivalry there is."
I can't wait to hear the Bell ringing loud and proud in the capable hands of the Sphinx Club on the sidelines of Hollett Little Giant Stadium Saturday! For all of you who are able to attend, enjoy...and remember...Wabash Always Fights!
Wabash 'W' Nights One of a Kind
As high school seniors from the Class of 2007 begin to narrow their college search, or maybe just begin their college search in some cases, the Wabash admissions staff makes it more convenient than ever to get the true scoop about Wabash College. Wabash 'W' nights are informal receptions hosted by the admissions staff at varying locations throughout the country. With admissions representatives, professors, alumni members, coaches, current students, and parents of current students in attendance, you can be sure to get many different perspectives on life at Wabash and the value of a Wabash education. In my opinion, the fact that Wabash comes to you, is just another example of why we are so unique! The schedule of W Nights in the next few months is listed below. If there's a W Night in your area soon, I encourage you to come out and meet those who make Wabash such a special place! If you need more information, please contact the admissions representative for your region (also listed next to the scheduled W Nights).
11/16 - Cincinnati, OH - Rudy Cope
11/19 - Merrillville, IN - Betsy Knott, Walter Blake
11/21 - Evansville, IN - Rudy Cope
11/21 - Fort Wayne, IN - Nick Collins
11/21 - Grand Rapids, MI - Marc Welch
11/21 - Mishawaka, IN - Damon Howell
1/28 - Chicago, IL - Damon Howell, Rudy Cope, Steve Klein
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