Sports

Green Advice: The Right to Be Wrong

May 19, 2011 by

As surprising as it may seem, I don’t spend all of my time thinking about fantasy baseball. I am a man of Isla Vista, and as such, many subjects occupy my thoughts, from sports to politics to what I...
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UCSB Brings In 2011-12 Recruiting Class

May 18, 2011 by

It’s no secret that the basketball recruiting process is different for mid-major schools like UCSB, which offer fewer scholarships and less national exposure than their high-major counterparts in po...
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She’s Going the Distance

May 17, 2011 by

Senior distance runner Amanda Moreno, who transferred from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2010 was originally recruited out of high school but never made it to UCSB on a recruiting trip. But after ...
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Hoop Dreams: Words Hurt — An Untimely Look at NBA Fines

May 17, 2011 by

Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for his verbal criticism of the officiating during the Mavs’ sweep of the Lakers. For the elbow to Maverick guard JJ Barea’s ribs, Laker center Andrew Bynum was fine...
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UCSB Brings Out the Brooms v. Aggies

May 17, 2011 by

UCSB softball ended its season Monday with a sweep of visiting UC Davis 4-3, 3-2 and 2-0.
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UCSB Postseason Hopes Dashed After Home Loss

May 15, 2011 by

After an inspiring victory at UCLA this past Tuesday, things did not quite go as hoped this weekend for the UCSB baseball team as No. 17 UC Irvine swept the Gauchos in a three-game series.
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Women Finish Second, Men Place Fourth Overall in Big West Championship Meet

May 15, 2011 by

UCSB’s track and field teams performed well in the Big West Championships this weekend, with the women scoring 126 points for second place, falling short behind champion Cal State Northridge. The me...
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UCSB To Compete in Big West Conference Championships

May 12, 2011 by

UCSB’s track and field team will travel to UC Irvine this weekend for another chance at a Big West Conference championship. Last year’s women’s squad finished five points behind first-placed Cal...
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Gauchos Begin Final Four Competition

May 12, 2011 by

After an incredible undefeated season, the Gauchos (10-0) will face Bowling Green University (9-0) in the Final Four this afternoon at Steuber Rugby Stadium at Stanford University to fight for the tit...
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Trust Issues

May 12, 2011 by

There are a lot of things that go into successfully managing a fantasy baseball team. One of the least obvious, yet most important, is having trust in your players to perform when you need them to.
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Between Three Gauchos: The Interview

May 12, 2011 by

Last week, I sat down with softball players Jessica Berisitanos, Lainey Depompa, and Amanda Ziegler [denoted by J, L, and A respectively]. With a combination of Jessica’s facial expressions, Lainey...
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Gauchos Defeat No. 13 UCLA on the Road

May 12, 2011 by

UCSB baseball was provided with a much-needed boost in morale after defeating the No. 13 UCLA Bruins 5-4 on the road Wednesday night.
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Hoop Dreams: Ravi’s Response, Black Mamba Style

May 10, 2011 by

There’s no denying the athletic talent of LeBron James. But a comparison of “who’s better?” between James and Kobe Bryant requires a higher level of scrutiny than an examination of their athle...
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AQB: Really, Forbes?

May 10, 2011 by

Forbes.com listed NASCAR drivers as two of the top three of its ‘Most Influential Athletes.’ AQB says:
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Gauchos Gear Up for Showdown v. No. 19 UCLA

May 10, 2011 by

After six tough games on the road, the UCSB baseball team will conclude its seven-game road trip on Wednesday when it takes on No. 19 UCLA.
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