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Archive for February, 2010
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‘Lopes basketball program bouncing higher each game
It was a big night for Antelopes fans. Grand Canyon University turned the Red Storm into a drizzle over the weekend as both the men’s and women’s basketball teams enjoyed their biggest wins of the season at the expense of visiting Dixie State University. For the women, it meant sole possession of second place in [...] -
Sparky makes the cut – but isn’t scary enough to be No. 1
Sparky finally got his props, as fans around the country noticed how unique the little devil really is. The sports blog, Bleacherreport.com, took notes on all the college mascots around the country and came up with a list of “The Most Clever Mascot Designations in College Football.” Right there, in the No. 5 position, was [...] -
ASU’s heavyweights put on a show in Flagstaff
Ryan Whiting didn’t waste any time. The two-time defending NCAA champion in the shot put claimed the top mark in national competition in just his first week of competition! The ASU senior won the shot put competition at the Mountain ‘T’ Track & Field Invitational in Flagstaff as the Sun Devils opened their 2010 season. [...] -
Out in the middle of the desert, a dynasty continues
Some things never change. That seems to be the case down in Coolidge, where the Central Arizona College women’s basketball team has made a seamless transition from the coach who led them for 36 years to another just off the bench. The Vaqueras extended their ACCAC winning streak the other night to 142 games, sparked [...] -
What will it take to derail the SCA hoops express?
The Scottsdale Christian Academy boys basketball team made a defining statement in its lopsided win over No. 2 ranked Westwind Prep. Their 64-41 non-region victory gave notice to the rest of the field as playoffs progress to the title game: get off the track or get run over. SCA, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A [...] -
Old Pueblo abodes aren’t much different than Texas, Dave
The word out of Tucson is that University of Arizona’s new football recruiting coordinator has arrived and is busy looking for a house to purchase. He’s coming from Texas, so the landscape shouldn’t appear much different. Dave Emerick toiled under Coach Mike Leach at Texas Tech, as an assistant Athletic Director and Leach’s recruiting coordinator [...]
