Sports

Santa Barbara Faces Huge Challenge in Los Angeles

October 3, 2008 by

After a week off for rest and relaxation, the #9 UCSB men's water polo team heads south this weekend to face a pair of nationally-ranked conference foes in #1 USC and #8 UC Irvine.
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UCSB Aims to End Skid Against UCR, Fullerton

October 3, 2008 by

Heading into the final weekend of a three-week road trip that has proved rough and tumble so far, the UCSB women's soccer team is looking to start off the Big West conference season with a pair of win...
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UCSB Ends Year-Long Break in UCLA Rivalry With 2-2 Match

October 2, 2008 by

When a good team rebounds from a slump, there tends to be a notable moment things turn around.
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He Said, He Said

October 2, 2008 by and

I've given a great deal of thought to this. I have spent far too much time attempting to phrase this article in a way that won't make me sound lame. But I can't.
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SoCal Powerhouses Collide

October 1, 2008 by

For the most part, UCSB and UCLA have a very lopsided history. The Bruins have dominated the Gauchos year in and year out and boast a 30-2 series record. Based on that statistic alone, one might think...
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How Playing It Smart Made Football Boring

October 1, 2008 by

I miss the chaos of football. I miss fake punts, double reverses and play-action bombs on first down. Remember watching football in the '90s? Remember how much better it was? Any given punt could very...
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Armchair QB

October 1, 2008 by

Raiders owner Al Davis fired head coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday. For those of you keeping score at home, that's four different coaches in six terrible years. The only constant is you, Al.
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SB Splits Pair of Nail Biters

September 30, 2008 by

With long travels, one-goal games, and a whole lot of overtime drama, the UCSB women's soccer team has spent the last two weeks living the life of an elite soccer team. Sunday the Gauchos (7-4-0) boun...
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Gaucho Swimmer to Take On the World

September 30, 2008 by

Greatness is a word that is a frequently used word in the world of athletics. It embodies the leadership, determination, talent and heart of an athlete. At UCSB, senior swimmer and captain Katy Freema...
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I’m Living the Fantasy Life, and It’s Killing Me Softly

September 30, 2008 by

Sundays are the only day I even care about anymore. Seriously, I've been rushing through the week as quickly as possible just so I can get to that fateful day. I've even almost given up on partying so...
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Legends

September 30, 2008 by

There's nothing better than Major League Baseball in October. With the feel-good Rays waiting for a White Sox/Twins playoff-for-the-playoffs, this is getting to be the stuff of legends.
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UCSB Notches Big Win

September 29, 2008 by

Winning at Indiana is no easy task. The Hoosiers (4-2-2), currently ranked 10th in the country and holders of seven national titles, rarely lose in Bloomington.
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An Open Letter to the New Athletic Director

September 29, 2008 by

Reza Garajedaghi is a former head of the Gaucho Locos, and has been very active in both UCSB athletics and in the Locos since his graduation. He sent us an open letter welcoming our new athletic direc...
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Gauchos Get Hot in Big West Play

September 29, 2008 by

Gaucho senior outside hitter Lauren McLaughlin reminded spectators this past weekend why she was selected to the Big West Women's Volleyball First Team last season.
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UCSB Snags Tie With Stoppage Time Goal

September 29, 2008 by

The UCSB men's club soccer team tied the UC Davis Aggies in the final seconds of Saturday's game to keep their league title hopes alive.
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