Photo by Arthur Puu For 36 years, Pepperdine Professor Ned Colletti has worked in Major League Baseball after beginning his career as a sportswriter. In his latest book, "The Big Chair: The Smooth Hops and Bad Bounces from the Inside World of the Acclaimed Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager," the 63-year-old documents his time as a Major League Baseball executive. "It … [Read more...] about The Biggest Chair
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Women’s Volleyball Falls to Ranked Opponents at Home
Pepperdine Women's Volleyball opened up a four-game homestand with a 3-0 sweep over San Francisco and a 3-2 loss to Santa Clara. The Waves returned to Firestone Fieldhouse for the back end of the homestand, hosting two ranked opponents, No. 8 BYU on Thursday and No. 18 San Diego on Saturday.In the first game against No. 8 BYU on Thursday night, the Waves were swept 3-0, giving … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to Ranked Opponents at Home
The Road Ahead: “Both Feet In’s” Second Episode Inches Closer to Gametime
Screenshot from Both Feet In - Episode TwoSometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Graphic’s “Three-Person-Weave” series, Sports staff writers Kyle Cajero, Arthur Puu and Rachel Ripp discuss their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team.This week’s edition covers the second episode of "Both … [Read more...] about The Road Ahead: “Both Feet In’s” Second Episode Inches Closer to Gametime
Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Photos by Sherry Yang Pepperdine Men's and Women's Basketball took center court Friday night with the annual Blue and Orange Madness showcase to kick off Waves Weekend. From high-flying dunks to half court heaves, coronation of kings and queens and dancers grooving the night away, Firestone Fieldhouse was filled with lots of blue, orange and Pepperdine spirit. But … [Read more...] about Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Hall of Fame Banquet is a feast fit for sports phenoms
Photos by Arthur Puu Four former Pepperdine athletes and one former sports administrator were inducted into the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame on Sunday, Oct. 15. The ceremony, which took place in Firestone Fieldhouse, had a regal ambiance with an acoustic guitar playing in the background, tables decorated with dark blue table cloths and flower arrangements. It was a … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Banquet is a feast fit for sports phenoms