Week 4 NFL power rankings

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October 5, 2016

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Photo courtesy USA Today We’re getting to the point of the NFL season where nearly everyone has at least one game in each column of the win-loss ledger. In Week 4, the Ravens and Patriots took their first losses of the year, leaving the Broncos, Vikings and Eagles as the only undefeated teams. Conversely, the […]

UVU hockey returns after 6-year absence

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October 3, 2016

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Photo by Tiffany Forakis For the first time since 2010, Utah Valley University’s club sports include ice hockey. Much like any other club, the resurgence of UVU hockey was driven by the students who are passionate about it. “For a year, the initial process was the idea of putting a team back here at UVU, […]

The last line of defense

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September 26, 2016

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Photo by Jesse Sanchez The influx of talent preceding the 2016 season has played a large part in the early success of the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team. Among the incoming players is a transfer from the University of Akron, redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Elliott Rubio. Rubio came from a college soccer powerhouse in Akron. […]

Men’s Soccer: Wolverines stunned by Sacramento State

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September 22, 2016

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Photo courtesy UVU Athletics SACRAMENTO, Calif.– With conference play approaching, the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team now has some work to do to right the ship after falling Thursday to Sacramento State (4-3), 3-2. The loss drops UVU to 6-2 on the season. The Wolverines dug themselves a hole early, allowing the Hornets to […]

Like it or not, athlete stands on social issues are here to stay

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September 19, 2016

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Photo courtesy Sporting News Athletes have a unique opportunity to impact the conversation on the controversial issues of their day. Unlike politicians or other public figures, whose messages on specific issues may get lost in the shuffle of their broader platforms, athletes have a grand audience of all backgrounds that they can address when they […]

The integrity of the game vs protecting its stars

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September 12, 2016

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Photo courtesy The Appalachian/Halle Keighton, Photographer One of the best games of college football’s opening weekend came unexpectedly. The University of Tennessee, opening the season ranked No. 9 by the Associated Press poll, played host to Appalachian State. What was meant to be an early season tune-up for the Volunteers turned serious when near the […]

Men’s Soccer: UVU takes first loss of season to Loyola Chicago

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September 9, 2016

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DEKALB, Ill.– The Utah Valley University men’s soccer team kicked off the NIU Adidas Invitational Friday with their first loss of the season, a 2-0 setback to Loyola Chicago (4-0-0). The Wolverines got a taste of a Rambler defense that is proving to be one of the best in the nation. LU came into the […]

Anatomy of a coaching staff: The men behind UVU soccer: Part 2

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September 6, 2016

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Photo by Brad Curnow In the first part of this series outlining the coaching staff of the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team, we detailed the responsibilities of associate head coach Matt Ellinger. Working alongside head coach Greg Maas and Ellinger is Jonny Broadhead, an assistant coach. Maas says Broadhead is invaluable to have around, […]