By Kyle JorreySports Editor It finally happened. After years of hoping and praying that the day would never arrive, the inevitable took place this past weekend. Dallas Cowboys’ running back Emmitt Smith surpassed Walter Payton to become the league’s all-time leading rusher. And while NFL players and fans paid tribute to an extremely talented athlete and a “stand-up” guy … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Rooting against the record
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Cross Country reaches peak at Titan Invitational
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Pepperdine showed up not just to run, but to race on Friday at the Titan Invitational. With a familiar course and familiar competition, Waves cross country teams proved that they are reaching their peak just in time for the West Coast Conference. The competition, held at Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea was hosted by Cal State Fullerton. … [Read more...] about Cross Country reaches peak at Titan Invitational
AthleteOfTheWeek
Week of Oct. 24 Katie Wilkins Sport: Volleyball Height: 6’4” Position: Outside hitter What she did: Wilkins was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. She recorded a career high, 29 kills and had a .591 hitting percentage in the Waves’ victory over No. 14 Santa Clara. Off the court: Katie likes to shop, hang out with her … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek
Ballin’: Are you a bandwagon jumper?
By Kyle JorreySports Editor Like the lemon to the lime and the bumble to the bee, as long as there have been sports fans there have been bandwagon jumpers. These are the shameless individuals who choose to support a team based solely on its recent success and media attention. They come in many different forms so as to not be easily spotted by the untrained eye, and will deny … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Are you a bandwagon jumper?
Refusing to settle for average
Four years ago, lacking resources and leadership, Pepperdine's club lacrosse almost ceased to exist. Today they are ranked among the best club teams in the nation. Meet the coach and some of the players that are working to build a winning tradition in one of Pepperdine's least recognized team sports.By Kyle JorreySports Editor Four years ago Malibu resident Josh Waldbaum was … [Read more...] about Refusing to settle for average