SCOTT LAWRENCEStaff Writer Injuries are an inevitable occurrence in the world of sports. Some can sideline athletes for life, while others may only give them a bruise. But, whether people like it or not, they just happen. Six games into the ’06 fall season, Waves soccer star Samantha Hire became yet another athlete stripped from participating in the sport she loved. Hire … [Read more...] about Senior beats injury to shine on field
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Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
STEVEN SIWEKStaff Writer Like peanut butter and jelly or Batman and Robin, so are juniors John Collett and Greg Lee. These two have combined to become the voice of Pepperdine sports: announcing games to fans, giving play-by-play analysis over radio and television, as well as co-producing Pepperdine’s Sports Report. The unstoppable duo have covered every sport Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
Men shoot par, finish third
Greg BarnettOnline Assistant The Pepperdine men’s golf team headed to New Mexico last week, attempting to defend its title at the William Tucker Intercollegiate, but it finished in third place at the University of New Mexico Championship Course in Albuquerque. The Waves shot an even par total of 864, finishing one shot behind host University of New Mexico and 12 shots behind … [Read more...] about Men shoot par, finish third
Senior stretches global legs
Zach EnglundSports Editor Upon first meeting senior James Ross, he might appear as just an ordinary student — a little eccentric, perhaps, but still your every day, unpretentious individual. One would never guess that a regular guy like Ross would be attempting the remarkable, the extraordinary, the unthinkable. On a whim, Ross and his father decided they would plan and train … [Read more...] about Senior stretches global legs
Midterm grades for Waves
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor With the paper taking a few weeks off, I was assigned the duty of handing out some mid-term grades for each team taking action in the fall. Sadly, I haven’t attended any games. So, the grades I hand out will be just as absurd as the doctorate Lou Holtz received in football. Men’s Water Polo: I must admit, I’m not a big water polo fan. Sure, … [Read more...] about Midterm grades for Waves
