The USA Today featured a story on their frontpage about how Quidditch has taken off on college campuses. Here's an excerpt:
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — The broomsticks they hold between their legs can't help them fly. The Snitch is not a winged golden ball but a young man who sprints across the field at lightning speed. And at times, the game looks like the mongrel offspring of rugby, dodge ball and soccer. But somehow it all works.
The first intercollegiate Quidditch match was held here this month, and though this version of the game is earthbound, it's taking off. Originally played by wizards darting about on broomsticks in the Harry Potter novels, the game is now taking root on college campuses.
Wow! Not only did J.K. create a literary icon, but she also created a new sport in the Muggle world! Thanks to our Hogwarts mate Sylvia for the heads up on the article which can be read in its entirety here.
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — The broomsticks they hold between their legs can't help them fly. The Snitch is not a winged golden ball but a young man who sprints across the field at lightning speed. And at times, the game looks like the mongrel offspring of rugby, dodge ball and soccer. But somehow it all works.
The first intercollegiate Quidditch match was held here this month, and though this version of the game is earthbound, it's taking off. Originally played by wizards darting about on broomsticks in the Harry Potter novels, the game is now taking root on college campuses.
Wow! Not only did J.K. create a literary icon, but she also created a new sport in the Muggle world! Thanks to our Hogwarts mate Sylvia for the heads up on the article which can be read in its entirety here.
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)
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