JANE LEENews Editor Shortly after leading his team in a 5:30 a.m. preseason workout, Pepperdine Head Baseball Coach Steve Rodriguez sat down for a session of “10 minutes with…” to talk about watching his players get drafted while reflecting on his own experiences as a professional baseball player, including playing with Jose Canseco. So what does a college baseball coach do … [Read more...] about Ten minutes with Steve Rodriguez
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Pep drops first tourney title match
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s water polo team made a solid start in its 2007 campaign when it won the first three games at the Triton Invitational in San Diego this weekend. However, the Waves faced their first loss of the season during the championship game against UC Santa Barbara when they fell to the Gauchos 7-6 on Sunday. Redshirt junior Matt Digges said … [Read more...] about Pep drops first tourney title match
Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The start of the academic school year signals many things: a new class of freshman, different living situations, and a new list of classes with accompanying books. It also marks the beginning of Pepperdine’s cross-country runners training for their upcoming season. However, this year, the team has started their pre-season on beautiful … [Read more...] about Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
Becks will save U.S. soccer
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager A new era for U.S. soccer officially began July 21 in Carson, Calif. One man alone has breathed new life into a sport that has struggled mightily to obtain a foothold in the crowded American sports psyche, as British phenom and heartthrob David Beckham removed his warm-ups to enter the friendly match in the 78th minute for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Becks will save U.S. soccer
Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer It was a bittersweet weekend for the No.-24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team (11-6-3), blanking the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 3-0, in an impressive victory at home in the season finale Saturday afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate Senior Day, as senior players Lindsey Redlin, Courtney Nelson, Jennifer Brewer, Caitlin Mitchell, Lauren Treinen, Loretta … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team