Stories

Granddaughter of legendary NFL quarterback lives up to family name

By Kathy Novak | gargoyle@flagler.edu

Jillian Unitas is used to the word legacy – not because of the gift shop at Flagler College, but the one in her family. Unitas’ grandfather, Johnny Unitas, was one of the NFL’s MVPs three separate years, and an incredible influence – on the field and in the younger Unitas’ life.

“He influenced me by example – personality, the way he handled things. He was very laid back, never sweat the small stuff,” said Unitas.

Her grandfather still holds several records to this day including his most impressive, throwing touchdown passes in 47 consecutive games.

Sports have always been a huge part of her life as well as the rest of the Unitas family.

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Getting paid to play the sport you love… in the Philippines

By Lindsey Williams | gargoyle@flagler.edu
For some, it might take a moment to accept a three-year position to play professional ball across the globe. But for Flagler 2004 graduate Robbie Reyes, the answer came naturally. On Aug. 31, Reyes jumped at the opportunity to play basketball in the Philippines. With nothing more than the lines of modern technology as a means to conduct an interview, Reyes reflects on his new life and shares his adjustments as an American playing a familar sport in a foreign land.

By Brian Vigna | BVigna@flagler.edu

Flagler College has been around for 40 years and our once tiny sports program is now our still-tiny-but-growing sports program. This year the school has even added a softball team to comply with NCAA Div. II regulations.

As we continue to expand one question is still unanswered: Will we ever have a football team? I know, I know. We’re too small and still not ready for one.

But wouldn’t it be satisfying to go to a Flagler Stadium and see a bunch of gargantuan men pummel one another for the big win? Could you imagine the changes on campus and in the athletic department if we had our own football team? There might even be school spirit … maybe.