Columns/Features

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

February 2, 2017 by , , and

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

February 2, 2017 by , , and

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.
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NFL Playoffs – Divisional Round Matchups

January 13, 2017 by

Staff writer Richard Benites gives his take on what to look out for in this weekend's NFL Playoff matchups.
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Ralph Hasenhüttl: The Perfect Wenger Replacement

December 8, 2016 by

Staff writer Ryan Burns breaksdown the rise of Arsenal since the addition of Ralph Hasenhüttl at the helm.
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A Refreshing Change of Scenery: UCSB’s Conference Turnaround

November 17, 2016 by

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

November 17, 2016 by

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 bei...
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To Silence the Voice of the Voiceless?

November 17, 2016 by

It's hard being an athlete but it's only made harder when you have critics are constantly trying to silence your voice.
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Cubs Win World Series, End 108 Years of Torment

November 3, 2016 by

After 108 years, the curse is over and the Cubs are winners again.
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A Timely Save: Rogers’ Impactful Presence

November 3, 2016 by

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 ma...
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Steady Attack: Hoffman’s Gradual Ascension

October 27, 2016 by

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

October 27, 2016 by

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 t...
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How Klopp Made Liverpool Contenders in Less than a Year

October 13, 2016 by

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 flyi...
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NLDS Showdown Set, Giants and Mets Set to Square Off

October 5, 2016 by

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.
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“Rebirth”: New Orleans’ Sign of Hope Revisited

September 29, 2016 by

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.
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NFL Hall of Fame Nominees Announced; Top 3 RBs

September 29, 2016 by

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 sh...
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