Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series assessing the 2014 World Cup On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the … [Read more...] about Soccer to set world ablaze
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Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Art by Sacha Irick Did you guys ever see those AFC and NFC championship games? The Superbowl is right around the corner, and it's gonna be a doozy! I'd wager we get about three more Richard Sherman sound bites to hold us over until then. Philadelphia Eagles : B- The Eagles were off to a shaky start under new Head Coach Chip Kelly and starting QB Michael Vick, but … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part II
Two Strikes You’re Out
Art by Sacha Irick Athletics Department cracks down on classroom attendance, student-athlete responses are mixed bag Student athletes seldom crack under pressure, but as spring semester rolls around, a new attendance policy adds some heat to the lives of these athletes on a new playing field: the classroom. According to the official policy: “The following sanctions pertain … [Read more...] about Two Strikes You’re Out
SBA hosts Fox Executive Producer
Photo by Marisa Padilla Fox Sports Executive Producer Tom Feuer was the keynote speaker for the first Sports Business Association meeting Tuesday. Feuer started off by saying, “There’s never been a better time to be in the sports industry.” Feuer discussed sports marketing, technology in the sports industry and key skills students will need in order to secure … [Read more...] about SBA hosts Fox Executive Producer
The other side of the soccer ball
Art by Sacha Irick Editor's note: this is part two of our series assessing the 2014 World Cup draw On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the grand … [Read more...] about The other side of the soccer ball