Friday October 21, 2011

Griffin Scavenger Hunt (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Ready to start searching for our school’s mascot?  Look for the Griffin on campus and possibly win a prize from the Welcome Center.

Pep Rally (5:30 p.m.)
Show your school spirit by joining the SHU football players and cheerleaders on Sullivan Lawn. Unite together for this weekend’s events.

Saturday October 22, 2011

SHUSA 5K Run/Walk (8 a.m.)
Registration for this event is located on Sullivan Lawn. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region.

Hair Donation Drive (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Come support Pantene Beautiful Lengths and Locks of Love in SHU’s 3rd annual event. Stylists from Great Clips will be accepting donations of hair 8” or longer.

Griffin Parade (3 p.m.)
Join the SHU community and the rest of Greensburg. The parade will show the King and Queen of the Hill contestants, student clubs, pep and pipe band, cheerleaders and athletic teams.

Football Game  (6 p.m.)
Make sure you wear your red at the game against Fairmont in Offutt Field, Greensburg.

Sunday October 23, 2011

5th Annual SHU Baseball Alumni Game  (10:30 a.m.)
SHU baseball will play alumni players in a nine-inning game at the campus field.

The Cove’s Grand Opening (3:30 p.m.)
Celebrate the official Cove opening with free samples of the new menu items.  Shortly afterward, the Cove will be open to cheer for the Steelers.

“The last two seasons have been very disappointing for me, the staff, the players and everyone here at SHU. We have high expectations each year and to fall short is again very disappointing,” said head coach Joel Dolinski.

“We are still a relatively new program in the big picture of things and we are still attempting to establish a tradition of success,” said Dolinski.

Despite two losing seasons, Dolinski isn’t quite ready to change his practice habits yet.  “As far as the way I approach practices and camp, I really don’t change the way I approach things. I have my routine, my belief, my plan on what it takes to win and I stick to that plan. Whether we are successful versus not is how well we can preserve our plan. I approach each season with optimism and expecting to win.”

As with any team, the group has their strengths and weaknesses.  Dolinkski said his group’s leaders are among their greatest strengths.

“I feel having experienced players returning in the defensive front seven and the offensive skill positions will provide stability and comfort.  Those guys have been in the fire so to speak and they won’t get rattled. They know what to expect come game time.”

Included in those experienced players are senior tight ends Chris Galadyk and Zach Delo, senior linebacker Nick McGahagan, senior quarterback DJ Lenehan, and sophomore defensive lineman Yannick Cudjoe-Virgil.

However, the weaknesses are usually what fans are quick to pick out.  Dolinski recognizes the youth of his team as one of their biggest weaknesses.  He has faith that the Griffins will bounce back though.

“We have attempted to cut back on what we do and are trying to keep it more simplified for those kids on the offensive line and the defensive backfield. Since August 10, the day we reported to camp, those kids as well as the entire team have continuously improved.”

SHU football has the chance to redeem itself Saturday at Offutt Field against West Virginia Wesleyan with a
3:00 p.m. kickoff.