As a freshman, you hear a lot about “flickerball,” the infamous sport that is unique to Davidson.
When I got my first email from my coach, I was worried to learn that my first game was in less than a week; I had absolutely no idea how to play.
A fellow freshman tried to console me by explaining that it was, “just like football, except you can throw the ball as much as you want.” Great, because I totally know how to play football.
After our first practice though, I was feeling good. Mostly because my hallmates seemed to really know what they were doing.
And, the cute coaches were definitely a plus.
But when I really felt prepared was when I found the perfect shirt to wear for the game (on sale!).
Pretty soon, it was game day. My team was so ready to kill it.
In order to intimidate the other team, we all held hands and skipped onto the field while screaming our very own chant.
The game was long. The game was intense. An illegal contact penalty was called (against us).
Personally, I felt a little lost.
But in the end, we reigned supreme.
All in all, flickerball has turned out to be a great hall bonding experience. (And a great way to meet cute upperclassmen boys (A.K.A., coaches).)
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