Sports

Defensive-Minded Gauchos Look to Surprise Big West

November 3, 2010 by

After failing to qualify for the NCAA tournament last season, UCSB women’s basketball opens up this season with a clear goal in mind.
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Green Advice for Green People: First Half Fantasy Awards

November 3, 2010 by

To mark the halfway point of the season, instead of giving you another dose of my ever-so-helpful advice, I’ve decided to hand out awards to the players I thought had exceptionally remarkable first ...
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Sunday Funday: Second Half Standouts

November 3, 2010 by

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 y...
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Armchair QB

November 2, 2010 by

AQB laughed when his friend picked John Wall first in their fantasy draft. “It was my first time doing a draft,” his friend said. “It was an accident,” his friend said. AQB is no longer laughi...
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Team Sends Four Players to SoCal Tournament at UCLA

November 2, 2010 by

A week after competing in one of college tennis’ toughest tournaments, the ITA Regionals, Head Coach Marty Davis will send four players to UCLA for the 54th annual Southern California Intercollegiat...
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Gauchos Improve to 25-0 Against Riverside

November 2, 2010 by

The UCSB women’s volleyball team dominated UC Riverside on Tuesday night, recording a 25-14, 25-15, 25-14 sweep. With the win, the Gauchos improve its series record against UCR to an undefeated 25-0...
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Heat Check

November 2, 2010 by

Everyone who’s anyone knows about the Miami Heat. LeBron, his decision and the somewhat shady circumstances surrounding the formation of Miami Thrice (sign-and-trades to preempt a tampering investig...
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Deity of the Ice: Beating the Shit Out of People … for Good Reason

November 2, 2010 by

There’s one misconception about hockey that bugs me. People think that you can drop the gloves at any time, beat the shit out of someone and not suffer any sort of recourse. That couldn’t be furth...
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Gaucho Postseason Aspirations Dashed

November 1, 2010 by

In Friday night’s road match against its Cal Poly rivals, the UCSB Women’s Soccer team lost 1-0 to end its season just short of qualifying for the Big West Tournament.
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UCSB Falls to Mustangs, Titans

November 1, 2010 by

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.
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AQB: Dear Bay Area Sports Fans…

November 1, 2010 by

First the 49ers beat the Seahawks, then the Giants take the World Series? AQB says: “It’s time to prepare for a week of Bay-area douchebag bandwagonry. Be ready.”
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Women Run Away With Big West Title

November 1, 2010 by

The UCSB women’s cross country team won its second consecutive conference title at the 2010 Big West Championship on Saturday Oct. 30, holding off rival Cal Poly 35-37. Senior Amanda Moreno set a co...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: Just ‘Cause You Can’t See Them, Doesn’t Mean They Can’t See You

October 31, 2010 by

The death of Lucas Ransom was a blow to the UCSB community and to the nation. The following is not meant to tarnish his memory. Although circumstances were grim, Lucas died pursuing one of his passion...
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Golic Brings “Serbian Fever” to the Pool

October 31, 2010 by

On a team full of eccentric people, senior utility Milos Golic of the men’s water polo stands out above the rest. The Belgrade, Serbia native brings a unique intensity and drive the game.
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Armchair QB

October 31, 2010 by

AQB dedicates this edition of AQB to Sunday mornings. Halloween destroyed him, but espn.com and Sunday morning football eased him into the day well enough to write this blurb.
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