Hebert and Football Team Baptized in Eagle Creek

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STATESBORO, Ga. - The Georgia Southern football team capped practice No. 4 with a dip in Beautiful Eagle Creek Thursday, continuing the tradition of "baptizing" seniors and newcomers to the program.

In the third year of this tradition, new Georgia Southern President Jaimie L. Hebert, Ph.D., and first-year coach Tyson Summers waded into the "magical" waters of the creek along with the senior class and assistant coaches.

After practice, the players got down on a knee huddled around Coach Summers who offered praise of their first four days of work while pointing out areas the team can improve. Then, Coach Summers introduced the new President to the team who delivered an inspiring…