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Creighton knows better than to try to compete with fans for football in the Husker state, so it steers clear of football entirely and focuses on forming and building support for a relatively successful men’s basketball team. Other sports also perform well—the women’s crew team is known for its incredible hours out on the lake in the wee hours of the morning, and cross-country athletes put in lots of time perfecting their strides. But, besides men’s basketball, the only sport that seems to draw a lot of student spectators is soccer. Actually, in many ways, soccer seems to take the role football does at many schools—there are a few barbecues and beer gardens for the games. For intramurals, volleyball and flag football are popular. Most students seem to play on at least one intramural team, but if you’re not athletic, don’t sweat it—there are plenty of other activities to be involved with, or you can sit on the sidelines and cheer for your friends.

A lack of pro teams puts Omaha on the downside athletically, but Creighton soccer and basketball, as well as the wide intramural offerings and large student participation in them, is redeeming. And, while Creighton steers clear of football—the traditional undergraduate fall favorite—soccer provides a stellar substitute and keeps students native to Nebraska from feeling guilty for their Husker support. All in all, it seems that you can have what you want athletically in Omaha and at Creighton—you just might not find as many people joining you in spectatorship as in other places.

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Athletics at Creighton University

MaggieM716

'12

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5.0

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Best School Spirit for a Small School

As a Creighton athlete myself,I have to say that Creighton Athletics has some of the most die-hard fans/ alumni association and jaybackers I've ever seen. You don't feel like it's a small school when there are 5,000 people at a basketball game. Students though aren't willing to sacrifice grades for games, and the student section will look a little empty when mid-terms/ finals come around.

Aug 10, 2011

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Athletics at Creighton University

earringswatch

'14

Communications

3.8

B+

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The basketball team is so much fun to watch. The games always draw a ton of fans all decked out in blue and it is always fun to be a part of all of it. Also the intermurals are really big and so fun to get involved with.

Aug 10, 2011

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Megaroo22

'14

Education Studies and Research

3.5

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We Have the Athletes, but Where Are the Fans?

The Varsity sports at Creighton are sometimes overlooked. Many people attend the games, but in comparison to other schools, the school spirit isn't as high. Although the athletic facilities are very nice, our whole campus doesn't revolve around sporting events. Many people however, choose to participate in intramural sports. Often times, the games are well attended, depending on if you know the people playing or not.

Aug 09, 2011

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