[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 22]
[Senate]
[Page 30889]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING THE RUNNIN' BULLDOGS

  Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, it is with great honor that I rise today to 
proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Gardner-Webb University 
``Runnin' Bulldogs'' of Boiling Springs, NC.
  Originally chartered on December 2, 1905, Gardner-Webb has long been 
known for its excellent academic and athletic programs, which is a 
testament to its accomplished faculty. As a thriving regional 
university, Gardner-Webb offers eight unique degree programs on its 
beautiful 200 acre campus. Led by University President Dr. Frank 
Bonner, its approximately 4,000 students are some of the brightest 
minds their generation has to offer and I look forward to witnessing 
their rise through the ranks in the coming years ahead.
  On November 7, 2007, in a truly David versus Goliath story, the 
Gardner-Webb ``Runnin' Bulldogs'' basketball team visited storied Rupp 
Arena to challenge the Kentucky Wildcats, one of college basketball's 
most successful programs, boasting seven National Championships. Late 
into the evening it became official, the Bulldogs shocked college 
basketball by upsetting the #20 ranked Wildcats. The Bulldogs entered 
the locker room at halftime with an 11 point lead and never looked 
back. With a final score of 84-68, head coach Rick Scruggs, team staff 
and the determined players masterfully executed their game plan which 
will forever be remembered as one the greatest upsets in college 
basketball history.
  I join the university's many loyal supporters, alumni and fans 
everywhere in commending not only the Bulldogs' outstanding 
accomplishment last night, but the entire Gardner-Webb community for 
cultivating an environment that believes that accomplishing anything is 
not only plausible, but as highlighted last night, is possible.

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