After a heartbreaking 35-34 loss to Gannon University in the first game of the 2009 season, I was so stoked to be a part of the Tailgate Crew for the football home opener against Fairmont State this afternoon. Last year we lost to Fairmont State 21 - 34, and they were very vocal about their preparations for this year... but the Storm was brewing! You can't have a football game without a proper tailgate! Lake Erie College hosts a free tailgate to students, faculty, staff, parents and fans before the first home game of every season (and before the Homecoming game). There's food, games, beer (if you are of 
age, of course) and a ton of LEC spirit! Annex, one of the LEC student organizations, had face painting, Gamma Phi Beta was covering everyone with Stormy tatoos, Kappa Sigma had wristbands and cornhole, and Tau Kappa Epsilon took care of the music. It was a blast!
age, of course) and a ton of LEC spirit! Annex, one of the LEC student organizations, had face painting, Gamma Phi Beta was covering everyone with Stormy tatoos, Kappa Sigma had wristbands and cornhole, and Tau Kappa Epsilon took care of the music. It was a blast!This game had me on the edge of my seat the entire time (who am I kidding, I was standing and screaming for mo
st of the game, but you know what I mean!) The score was 0 - 0 at the end of the first quarter, and when the Storm scored first, everyone went crazy. There was a lot of back and forth throughout the rest of the game, (including a Fairmont State player getting kicked out of the game for unsportman-like conduct) but the Storm tied up the game with less than 1 minute to go in the 4th quarter.
st of the game, but you know what I mean!) The score was 0 - 0 at the end of the first quarter, and when the Storm scored first, everyone went crazy. There was a lot of back and forth throughout the rest of the game, (including a Fairmont State player getting kicked out of the game for unsportman-like conduct) but the Storm tied up the game with less than 1 minute to go in the 4th quarter. The S
torm was able to hold Fairmont State to a field goal in overtime. After a scary injury to star running back Tony Howard (he didn't come back into the game, however was able to walk off the field... I hope he's back next week!) Quarterback Sean Bedevelsky connected with running back Dave Romeo for the touchdown! Storm wins 27 - 24!!
torm was able to hold Fairmont State to a field goal in overtime. After a scary injury to star running back Tony Howard (he didn't come back into the game, however was able to walk off the field... I hope he's back next week!) Quarterback Sean Bedevelsky connected with running back Dave Romeo for the touchdown! Storm wins 27 - 24!!My favorite moment of the game had to be after the victory, when the entire team cam
e over to the home stands and sang the Lake Erie College fight song. This is a tradition that started in 2007 - the first year for Storm football. They sing it after every game - win or lose - but there's always more spirit after a victory!
e over to the home stands and sang the Lake Erie College fight song. This is a tradition that started in 2007 - the first year for Storm football. They sing it after every game - win or lose - but there's always more spirit after a victory! The Storm advances to 1 - 1. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season plays out!!
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