All Entries in the "Sports" Category
The Final Mass Effect: So Long, School’s Out For-Ever
In this, my last column, it’s time to reflect. In these four years, much has happened. In honor of the men’s volleyball team’s fourth national championship and my four years of college, here are some lists of fours. My four favorite players: 4. Matt Whitehouse: He was always there for a quote. He’s a good [...]
Whitehouse Set to Graduate, Awaits Draft
“My story is just like anyone else’s; everyone just loves the game and you just want to play it as long as you can … that’s where I’m at. I just want to keep playing.” Those were the words of Matt Whitehouse. However, his story is not like everyone else’s. Whitehouse has faced a number [...]
Brock Still Battling Back
All he needed to do was warm up on the bike, do some arm circles with the light dumbbells and then go through some shoulder exercises with the bands. Might sound simple to some, but add an injured shoulder into the mix, and it’s a completely different story. Some days were hard; some days were [...]
Kelsey Klatt: Sister of the Coach
The UC Irvine women’s water polo team owes its bonded relationship to the year’s top player, UCI senior Kelsey Klatt, and she owes her skills in the water and values in life to her dedicated coaches. Klatt’s father, Rick, coached her Fresno Dolphins club team in high school. “My dad is a born leader [...]
Injuries Taint 2012-13 NBA Season
After LeBron James was named NBA MVP for the third time in the lockout-shortened 2011-2012 campaign and the Heat won the championship, everybody was already ready for a new 82-game 2013 season. Dwight Howard was traded to the Lakers, Kevin Durant was going to be better and hungrier for the championship, James was striving for [...]
Anteaters Denied Dirtbag Sweep
BIG WEST: UCI wrapped up regular season play after taking 2-3 over LBSU to come in 4th place in conference. USC 6, UCI 4 “I’m embarrassed, I’m embarrassed, I’m embarrassed.” Those were the only words manager Mike Gillespie could utter after his UC Irvine baseball team dropped their fifth consecutive game to the visiting USC [...]
The Last Goal
SOCCER: Devon Delarosa wasn’t expecting to be the hero; without her, UCI never would have reached the Sweet 16. It was the greatest moment of her athletic career. A half British, half Mexican girl named Devon Delarosa was swarmed by her teammates. What just happened? Two goals in two minutes. The atmosphere, the opponent, [...]
Sports in Brief
Outdoor Track and Field At the NCAA West Preliminary Round in Austin, Texas, junior Lacey Surak and sophomore Itos Aikhionbare completed their memorable 2013 campaigns. Surak, who was the Big West Conference champion in the javelin throw, also recorded a mark of 149-2 at the Beach Invitational on April 20 to put her in the [...]
Is It Time To Retire?
SKIP: Manager Mike Gillespie is one of college baseball’s best, but is it time for a respectful farewell? UC Irvine manager Mike Gillespie has been around the block so many times, you’d understand it if he forgot how to get back to his front door. At age 73, his wit is as sharp as it’s [...]
Extra Credit With Chiampi
SPIRIT: Professor Chiampi of Italian bleeds blue and gold, inspiring students to attend Irvine athletic events. Last week, I sat down with James T. Chiampi, a full professor of Italian who’s been teaching at the University of 40 years. Over his long tenure here, Professor Chiampi has shown an unwavering support of Anteater Athletics and [...]
