Columns/Features

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 2, 2017

Super Bowl LI Key Matchups: Offense, Defense, Special Teams Pt. 2

By DJ Rubalcava, Liam Bailey, Quinn Moslander, Ryan Burns

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.

January 13, 2017

NFL Playoffs – Divisional Round Matchups

By Richard Benites

Staff writer Richard Benites gives his take on what to look out for in this weekend's NFL Playoff matchups.

December 8, 2016

Ralph Hasenhüttl: The Perfect Wenger Replacement

By Ryan Burns

Staff writer Ryan Burns breaksdown the rise of Arsenal since the addition of Ralph Hasenhüttl at the helm.

November 17, 2016

A Refreshing Change of Scenery: UCSB’s Conference Turnaround

By Jorge Mercado

The Gauchos decision to change conferences this past year might have hurt some feelings and strained some relationships, but there is no doubt that there decision to move, was the right one.

November 17, 2016

Cavs Remain NBA’s Royal Team With James’s and Irving’s Guidance

By Sean White

As the leader of Cleveland's success in bringing "The Land" its first NBA title in franchise history last season, LeBron James and the Cavs have Sports Editor Sean White sold on the notion of them being the team to repre...

November 17, 2016

To Silence the Voice of the Voiceless?

By Andrew Hernandez

It's hard being an athlete but it's only made harder when you have critics are constantly trying to silence your voice.

November 3, 2016

Cubs Win World Series, End 108 Years of Torment

By Quinn Moslander

After 108 years, the curse is over and the Cubs are winners again.

November 3, 2016

A Timely Save: Rogers’ Impactful Presence

By Antonia Bird

Entering her collegiate career as the backup behind four players, the journey of UCSB women's soccer goalkeeper junior Brittney Rogers has required much patience. After red-shirting and not playing many minutes, Rogers t...

October 27, 2016

Steady Attack: Hoffman’s Gradual Ascension

By Liam Bailey

Junior outside hitter Chanel Hoffman has had one of the more productive careers of any UCSB women's volleyball player thus far despite some big obstacles standing in her way.

October 27, 2016

The “Diva” Charade: Is OBJ its Next Victim?

By Sean White

With much debate surrounding the recent sideline antics of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Sports Editor Sean White expresses his standpoint on the conversation as to whether or not the Giants' star can ...

October 13, 2016

How Klopp Made Liverpool Contenders in Less than a Year

By Ryan Burns

Five games into the next season, now led by Jurgen Klopp—a genius of high-pressing football and a cultural icon that seems to breathe belief and hope into LFC and it’s fans—and the Reds are flying high.

October 5, 2016

NLDS Showdown Set, Giants and Mets Set to Square Off

By Quinn Moslander

Wednesday's NL-wild card game between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets will be the ultimate matchup in which both teams have the chance to advance and face the Chicago Cubs.

September 29, 2016

“Rebirth”: New Orleans’ Sign of Hope Revisited

By Jorge Mercado

Steve Gleason’s famous punt block, which has now become a symbol of resiliency post-Katrina for the Saints and New Orleans, celebrated its ten-year anniversary this past Monday.

September 29, 2016

NFL Hall of Fame Nominees Announced; Top 3 RBs

By Sean White

After the recent release of the NFL Hall of Fame's Class of 2017 nominations, Sports Editor Sean White keys in on the running back position specifically and forms a Top 3 list of ball carriers that should be granted acce...