Elliot Thornton

March 2, 2017

Tales Of The Tearing: Knees Beware

By Elliot Thornton

ACL and other knee related injuries have hindered the careers of various athletes. Having experienced a knee injury of his own, staff writer Elliot Thornton provides insight into such a devastating injury.

February 16, 2017

Geno Auriemma and UCONN Women’s Basketball: A Dynasty Built on the Tradition of Success

By Elliot Thornton

The UConn women's basketball team has been a staple of success under the tenure of coach Auriemma capped off by possibly its biggest accomplishment, 100-straight victories.

February 2, 2017

Super Bowl LI Key Matchups: Offense, Defense, Special Teams Pt. 1

By Andrew Hernandez, Elliot Thornton, Spencer Ault, Tommy Pardini

The Daily Nexus Sports staff was assigned different key matchups that could have a profound impact on the outcome of Sunday's Super Bowl game.

February 1, 2017

Nexus Top 10: Most Memorable College Football Moments of 2016-17 Season

By Elliot Thornton

National Signing Day is officially upon us college football fans, but, let's take a quick rewind to the top moments of this past season before looking ahead to the future.

January 12, 2017

2016-17 Big West Men’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Will Bodendorfer, Richard Benites, Tommy Pardini, DJ Rubalcava, Liam Bailey, Ryan Burns

Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.

January 12, 2017

2016-17 Big West Women’s Basketball Conference Preview

By Sean White, Ryan Burns, Jorge Mercado, Andrew Hernandez, Elliot Thornton, Liam Bailey, Richard Benites, Spencer Ault, Quinn Moslander

Big West play is now officially upon us, and with that, the Daily Nexus Sports staff releases their annual Big West preview.

September 3, 2016

College Football Opening Weekend Preview

By Elliot Thornton

College football returns this weekend with a slate of Top-25 matchups to look forward too, headlined by No. 1 Alabama and No. 20 USC.

June 8, 2016

A Universal Legend: Remembering Muhammad Ali

By Elliot Thornton

As we all mourn the passing of sports legend Muhammad Ali as of last Friday, staff writer Elliot Thornton puts the career and life of the "Greatest of All Time" in perspective.

June 2, 2016

2016 Nexus Sport Awards: Gauchos in Full Effect

By Sean White, Jorge Mercado, Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Ryan Burns, Antonia Bird, Sinead Leon, Liam Bailey, Xavier Cardenas, Elliot Thornton, Duncan MacPhee

Reminisce on the best moments, storylines and highlights of the 2015-2016 sports season.

May 26, 2016

UCSB Anticipates Future, Rebuilding Roster With Recruits

By Elliot Thornton

Setting a program record for most consecutive Big West wins to close out the season, the UCSB men's basketball team has had a productive offseason with the addition of five recruits and one transfer.

May 23, 2016

#LeahStrong: Strength in Inches

By Elliot Thornton

Appearing in her father Devon Still's wedding as the flower girl some weeks back, the courageous battle of Leah Still is celebrated by Staff Writer Elliot Thornton.

May 5, 2016

Change in Home Signals Kings’ Return to Throne?

By Elliot Thornton

With their last postseason appearance resulting in a 4-2 series loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2006 NBA Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings are looking to end their losing drought with the help of the team's new Golden ...

May 2, 2016

NBA Playoffs Submerged in Injuries

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the abundance of injuries that have appeared in the most recent years of the NBA Playoffs with regard to this season's postseason health woes.

April 16, 2016

2016 NBA Playoffs: Stage Set in Western Conference

By Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Sinead Leon, Duncan MacPhee

With the 2016 NBA Playoffs set to tip-off this morning, each Staff Writer explains their take on the Western Conference matchups in store.

April 13, 2016

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Will Smith’s Untimely End

By Elliot Thornton

Staff Writer Elliot Thornton discusses the particulars over the unfortunate death of former Saints Defensive End Will Smith who was tragically killed after a minor car crash incident.

April 10, 2016

Nexus Top 10: Most Memorable March Madness Upsets

By Elliot Thornton

Although last Monday's championship duel between UNC and Villanova marked the ending of March Madness, Staff Writer Elliot Thornton ranks his Top-10 upset moments from the past decade and more.