In collegiate sports, there is a constantly rotating roster of players. Every year, new first-years join the team and experienced seniors leave. College athletes who experience this rotation said that although there is pressure to improve their athletic ability and fill the shoes of those who preceded them, having a positive outlook is ultimately what makes the change … [Read more...] about Rotating Team Rosters Affects Comradery, Effectiveness in Sports
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Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Director of Athletics Steve Potts will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, President Jim Gash and Tim Perrin, senior vice president for Strategic Implementation, wrote in a Dec. 7 email to the Pepperdine community. Pepperdine has won 63 conference regular-season or tournament titles during Potts’ 13-year career as AD.“He has shared with thousands of … [Read more...] about Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
The trade deadline has been the story of the month this year, with a total of 15 players who moved teams. The biggest headline was the Washington Commanders trading away Chase Young and Montez Sweat, who are defensive linemen from the Commanders Young went to the 49ers, and Sweat joined the Bears. The Seahawks also looked to bolster their defensive line as well and traded for … [Read more...] about Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy
Leadership, enthusiasm, skill and work ethic. Those are the words teammates and coaches of Meg Brown, Pepperdine Women's Indoor volleyball senior middle blocker, said have led her to dominating the court since her freshman season. Brown has been a key member of the women’s indoor volleyball team the past few years, earning All-WCC First Team honors twice, according to … [Read more...] about Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy