D-Club Represents in Chicago Marathon

Mazik Family Finishers: Chris and Jim Mazik and proud mother Development Associate Marge Mazik

DePaul Athletics was well represented in the 32^nd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11. In a race that featured nearly 33,419 finishers, more than 20 of DePaul’s D-Club members completed the test of endurance. In addition to participants, numerous members of the track & field team served as volunteers, headed by DePaul’s track coach Pat Savage who served as the Referee and Chairman of the Games Committee.

“It is a thrill to see that so many of DePaul’s former student-athletes have stayed involved in running,” Savage said. “It is a wonderful event and as I always say, there is never a good day without running.”

Dave Behof was the first of the Blue Demon alumni to break the tape in 2:52:21, followed by DePaul’s first woman finisher All-American Erin Moffet clocking a 2:59:36.

“Hats off to all who braved the challenge of completing a monumental test like the marathon. Great Job!” Savage added.

DePaul D-Club members that competed in the 2009 Chicago Marathon

Dave Behof - track & field 2:52:21

Erin Moffet - track & field 2:59:36

Jason Lohner - track & field 3:13:51

Christine Kachinsky - volleyball 3:21:00

Jim Mazik - men’s basketball manager 3:30:05

Cicero Chimbanda - men's soccer 3:39:11 - NEW ADDITION

Chris Mazik - women’s basketball manager 3:45:45

Tom Schaeffer – men’s basketball manager 3:59:18

Emily Prettyman – track & field 4:21:04

Marty Murphy - athletic facilities 4:26:25

Tommy Hosty – manager 4:29:26

Jenny Dyer – soccer 4:32:54

Lauren Spacht – soccer 4:47:55

Karen Falduto - tennis 4:48:54

Stephanie Bishop - volleyball 5:01:09

Dana Jakusz - softball 5:01:09

Katie Engle - volleyball 5:01:09

Mary Anne Flanigan – volleyball 5:01:09

Kara Jakusz – volleyball 5:01:11

Colleen Shields - track & field 5:05:49

John McQuinn - golf 5:08:29

Liz (Bouck) Jagielski - softball 5:17:25

Lara (Marks) Beutler – volleyball 5:20:11

Tami (Bouck) Slager – softball 5:33:15

Agatha Mankiewicz – basketball missing results- chip issue

Children of Judy Hendrickson (Hojnowski) - volleyball

Peter Hendrickson 3:58

Jack Hendrickson 3:48

DePaul Athletics Staff and Student-Athletes that assisted with the Marathon

Head Coach Patrick Savage – Referee and Chairman of the Games Committee

Track and Field team – aid station volunteers

Coach Stephanie Williams - aid station volunteer

If you completed the Chicago Marathon or know of a DePaul Athlete that did, please send results to Thad Dohrn at tdohrn@depaul.edu and we will add you to the list.

Hoopla - Pre-season Issue

2009 D-Club Golf Outing

Familiar faces, fun stories, a Wii 3 point shoot off, and a Perfect Hole in one!

More than 80 alumni, faculty and friends came out to the 2009 D-CLUB Golf Outing at Ruffled Feathers on Wednesday to showcase their skills on the green and to support DePaul Athletics.

The day-long event proved a success with DePaul professor Dan Strunk sinking a hole in one, and the foursome of Sam Davidson (tennis alum), Eric Huffman (tennis alum), Josh Scarborough (golf alum), and Bob Kruse (soccer alum) taking home first -place honors.

Golf wasn’t the only activity taking place at Ruffled Feathers. Once participants finished the course, they had the opportunity to challenge each other to a three-point showdown, via Nintendo Wii during the cocktail hour. Golfers were allowed to compete in the shoot- off using the avatars of either Quentin Richardson or Bobby Simmons. The game was such a hit, that Hall of Famer and co-chair of the Athletic Advisory board, Ron Griggs (golf alum) challenged Lemone Lampley (basketball alum) to a Wii three-point shoot-off when the Wii becomes part of the fun in the Champions Club room this winter.

The outing concluded with dinner and drinks, and remarks from Jean Lenti Ponsetto, Director of Athletics. Nicci Hays-Fort, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and Jerry Wainwright, Head Men’s Basketball Coach also spoke about their expectations for the upcoming season.

Both coaches acknowledged how hard their teams had worked in the off-season and that they looked forward to the continued support of the alumni. Coach Jerry Wainwright summed the night up in one sentence, “…we take a lot of pride in taking care of our own.”

Special thanks to all of the alumni in attendance, sponsors, faculty, and friends of the program! We cannot continue the legacy without the support of the individuals who have paved the way.

RESULTS

First Place: Sam Davidson, Eric Huffman, Josh Scarborough, & Bob Kruse

SCORE: 59

Second Place: Ron Griggs, Jim Wicklander, Matt Wormley, & Troy Temple

SCORE: 60

Third Place: Randy Ramsey, Justin Thomas, Craig Robinson, & Stan

SCORE: 62

HOLE WINNERS

Closest to the Pin #3: Ron Griggs

Longest Putt Made #4: Bob Mattingly, Laura Warren, Jack Lawlor, & Jack Padilla

Closest to the Hole #6: Paul Pomplin

Longest Drive (Men) #9: Josh Scarborough

Longest Drive (Women) #18: Melinda Miketinac

Blue Demon Win Dallio Memorial - Watch Video

Third Round Highlights - Click Here

DePaul senior Greg Doherty birdied three of his last four holes to come from behind and win the individual title while leading the Blue Demons to the team crown at the John Dallio Memorial at Ruffled Feathers GC. Doherty fired a three-round total of 217 to finish a stroke ahead of teammate Charles Boucher, Western Illinois' Kyle Peterman and David Byrne from Detroit.

Blustery conditions hampered play throughout the day on Monday as even par was the best score of the afternoon. Following rounds of 68 and 73 on Sunday, Doherty shot a 76 in the final round for a tournament total of 217 (+1). He stood at five-over par overall heading into the final four holes of the tournament before carding birdies on 15, 17 and 18. The win for Doherty was his first outright championship as a collegiate player.

Boucher finished in a group at second place, just one stroke behind Doherty, with a two-day score of 218 (+2). He finished the windy third round with a 75 to tie Peterman and Byrne for the tournament's second-best total score.

DePaul Athletics to Host Power of We Week

DePaul Athletics will host The Power of We Week to kick-off basketball season October 11-18. The week will consist of a number of events designed to build community for Blue Demon alumni, fans and friends and will coincide with Family Weekend and Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009. For more information and schedule of all Alumni Reunion events, Click Here and Family Weekend , Click Here

The Power of We - “We-Are De-Paul!” Cheer
The now legendary cheer of “WE ARE ...” of many of the nation’s top Catholic Universities, started at DePaul at a 1975 road game against Coach Dick Vitale and Detroit. A small contingent of Blue Demon fans shouted the phrase in unison for the first time. Soon after, Lorraine Ramsey mother of point guard Randy Ramsey made and distributed signs that would seal the cheer in DePaul lore forever!

The Power of We Events

Rummage Sale: October 13-15 - Hall of Fame Foyer of McGrath Arena

Purchase Blue Demons game-worn gear and practice equipment. All adidas gear must go.

October 13 & 14 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

October 15 - 8 a.m. - noon

Free Throw Marathon: October 15 - McGrath Arena

Annually DePaul Athletics has hosted the Free Throw or Golf Marathon to raise funds to benefit Blue Demon Community Service Efforts. DePaul’s student-athletes perform thousands of hours of community service each year. None are more visible than the annual Youth Day at a women’s basketball game, where DePaul provides tickets, transportation and a t-shirt for a gym full of students from across Chicago.

Last year, The Free Throw Marathon raised nearly $50,000 while shooting more than 18,000 Free Throws. We hope to exceed those numbers in our second year by increasing the activities around the Free Throw Marathon.

Fans and alumni are asked to participate in the Free Throw Marathon and our efforts to fund our community service efforts. You can participate at the following levels:

1. Coach Level - $5,000 - Responsible for shooting 1,000 - You can provide the team or we can provide shooters for you

2. Shooter Level - $500 - Responsible for shooting 200 free throws

3. Donor - You make a donation in support of our departmental volunteers.

4. Volunteer - Volunteer to shoot 100 Free Throws or support the operational needs of the Free Throw Marathon

Choose how you will participate - On Line

World Record Attempt for the Largest Game on Knock-out 6 p.m.

One of the additions for the 2009 Free Throw Marathon will be an attempt to break the World Record for the largest game of Knock-out beginning at 6 p.m.. The mark is currently held by the New York Knicks fans at 100 players. Fans and alumni are invited to reserve their spot in the World Record attempt.To reserve your spot, register on-line here.

Blue Madness: October 16 - McGrath Arena

Don't miss out on the campus favorite kick-off of the 2009-10 season. Doors open at 7:30 for the annual event celebrating the start of basketball season. Meet the Teams, Dunk Squad, Fun Contests and More.

Blue Demon Hoops Open Practice: October 17 - McGrath Arena

In conjnuction with Family Weekend and Alumni Reunions, DePaul basketball will host an open practice on Saturday, October 17 in McGrath Arena. Admission is free. Catch a glimpse of the men's and women's basketball teams in action. Doors open at 12:30. RSVP to Marge Mazik at 773-325-7240 or sign-up online by clicking HERE.