We all know that the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team is good. But just how good are they? Incredibly good, if you take into account that four Pepperdine-bound students were announced on the roster for the U.S. Boy's Youth National Team. On top of that, Maurice Torres and Josh Taylor will be both be playing for the U.S. Men's Junior National Team at the 2011 FIVB Men’s Junior … [Read more...] about Pepperdine volleyball legends in the making
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Athletes feel effects of NCAA violations
A week after Pepperdine's announcement that the Athletic Department was voluntarily forgoing post-season play in men's tennis men's volleyball and baseball players and staff are still dealing with the news. In an interview last Thursday Athletic Director Dr. Steve Potts clarified that Pepperdine was over-awarding financial aid. Potts said Pepperdine's job "is to stay within the … [Read more...] about Athletes feel effects of NCAA violations
Unpunished violence in the beautiful game
About a month ago on Feb. 18 Tottenham Hotspur (aka Spurs) defeated seven-time European champions AC Milan on their own ground at the San Siro Stadium a historic night no Spurs fan will ever forget. Liverpool "Reds" hitman Peter Crouch netted the winner in the 80th minute. To the neutral spectator however Gennaro Gattuso's infamous shove in the throat and consequent head butt … [Read more...] about Unpunished violence in the beautiful game
Wilson named to take over men's basketball
Pepperdine welcomed Marty Wilson as Head Basketball Coach in a press conference on Friday March 11 in the Jones Trophy Room. Introduced by Pepperdine's Information Director Roger Horne Athletic Director Steve Potts and finally Pepperdine's president Andrew Benton Wilson discussed his background experience and goals for a team that has posted a lackluster 12–21 … [Read more...] about Wilson named to take over men's basketball
Humphries sees 'team' as ticket to MLB
Pepperdine baseball's Brian Humphries junior had four key RBI's in the Waves' opening weekend sweep of the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. This impressive offensive performance helped to validate the center fielder's nomination to a prestigious position on the WCC preseason all- conference team. He has since settled into his role as the Waves' starting … [Read more...] about Humphries sees 'team' as ticket to MLB