Ryan Porush

November 5, 2010

Volleyball Welcomes Rivals

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team will look to win its second match in a row when the team welcomes Big West conference rivals Cal Poly into the Thunderdome. Saturday night. [media-credit id=20125 align=”alignleft...

November 3, 2010

Sunday Funday: Second Half Standouts

By Ryan Porush

In the stock market, you can make a fortune by selling high and buying low. The same rule applies in fantasy football. With the tail end of the season coming up, it’s time to think about bettering your team for the hom...

November 1, 2010

UCSB Falls to Mustangs, Titans

By Ryan Porush

Over Halloween weekend, the UCSB women’s volleyball team failed to win a set in two matches, losing 3-0 to both Cal State Fullerton and and losing the top spot in the Big West.

October 27, 2010

The NBA: LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo and For Once, the Clippers

By Ryan Porush

Can you feel it in the air? The summer heat is fading away. The visitors are ready to flock to I.V. for Halloween celebrations. And it is currently one of the best times of the year to be a sports fan. The World Series i...

October 24, 2010

UCSB Steals Pair of Conference Wins

By Ryan Porush

UCSB women’s volleyball rose to the top of the Big West conference this weekend after two home wins over UC Irvine on Friday and Cal State Northridge on Saturday.

October 22, 2010

Volleyball Hosts Anteaters, Matadors

By Ryan Porush

The Gauchos return home for the first time in five games this weekend when they play host to UC Irvine on Friday and Cal State Northridge on Saturday, two teams Santa Barbara beat earlier this season.

October 19, 2010

Sunday Funday: Chargers – You Suck and Here’s Why

By Ryan Porush

After bashing the underachieving San Francisco 49ers a few weeks ago, I feel like it’s about time I show a little hate for our neighbors to the south.

October 18, 2010

Gauchos Split Big West Pair

By Ryan Porush

UCSB women’s volleyball split its pair of weekend road games, shutting out Pacific on Friday before losing a heartbreaker at UC Davis on Saturday.

October 14, 2010

Gaucho Volleyball Takes Its Game North

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team finishes off its four-game road trip against Pacific on Friday, followed by a match at UC Davis on Saturday.

October 14, 2010

Sunday Funday: NFL Wide Open in Week Six

By Ryan Porush

Like Paris Hilton’s legs on any given night, the NFL is wide open this year.

October 12, 2010

Bright Future for Gaucho Volleyball Behind Two Surprise Freshmen Starters

By Ryan Porush

Two freshmen have impressed immediately for the UCSB women’s volleyball team, contributing in a big way. Starting libero Kelly Heenan and outside hitter Kara Sherrard have both been crucial for Santa Barbara (10-8 over...

October 10, 2010

Gaucho Volleyball Drops Cal Poly, Improves to 4-1 Big West

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team persevered on the road Saturday night, surviving a late comeback by Cal Poly to beat the Mustangs 3-2.

October 8, 2010

Gauchos Face Conference Rival

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team will travel to Cal Poly on Saturday to take on the Mustangs in a Big West showdown. On Wednesday, the Gauchos lost 3-1 in a nonconference match at Pepperdine. “It was a tough loss, bu...

October 6, 2010

Sunday Funday: To 49ers: You Suck and Here’s Why

By Ryan Porush

This was supposed to be the year. The stars were perfectly aligned.

October 5, 2010

‘Chos Head to Pepperdine to Topple Waves

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball team will travel to Pepperdine tonight to take on the Waves in a nonconference match: the first of four straight games on the road.

October 3, 2010

Volleyball Splits Weekend

By Ryan Porush

The UCSB women’s volleyball split its pair of weekend games, beating #21 Long Beach State in five sets on Friday before being swept by Cal State Fullerton on Saturday.