Timing is everything, and really, the Wolverines’ couldn’t be better heading into tomorrow’s men’s basketball game at Utah State. That’s because the Aggies find themselves in their own controversy, though nowhere near a Penn State or Syracuse level (a.k.a. DEFCON 0.5). Sum-up: USU fans chose to take offense last week after two incidents put […]
When I spoke to athletic director Mike Jacobsen a few months ago, he called men’s basketball “the sport we hang our hat on.” In terms of fan interest and financial returns, Jacobsen has a point. Still, there’s one question that needs to be asked. How about that men’s golf team? Before you […]
The Great West Conference is deceiving by two thirds, with “conference” as its only accurate description. As for “west,” that depends on your definition. English immigrants of the 1600s may have considered New Jersey Institute of Technology part of the western world, but it hardly fits the modern-day mold. “Great” is also hard to swallow, […]
With no team in Wolverine green and the college up the road struggling, football could be a sore subject in Utah Valley. Instead, students are finding their own form of competition on the gridiron through UVU Intramurals. With over 30 teams already registered, flag football boasted enough heated games in last week’s first regular season […]
By Matt Petersen Sports Editor I’m not a Yankees, Knicks or Giants fan. I had never been further east than Kansas City, MO. I didn’t know anyone in New York City. I was as far removed from politics as a narrow-minded sports geek could be. That being said, I had no idea how close […]
Matt Petersen Sports Editor Wolverines volleyball was good without Jaicee Kuresa. With her, they could be great. The senior outside hitter didn’t start the season on the roster due to personal reasons, leaving a roster already decimated by turnover even more vulnerable. After three games, she made her return and promptly won Great West […]