I grew up in a small town. Every fall in this small town, the local high school football season starts. From a very young age, all kids learn that being at that high school stadium is the only place to be come Friday night. The entire town would practically shut down on Friday night because […]
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Mike Hoke takes over for the ’Cats
[media-credit id=13 align=”alignright” width=”200″][/media-credit]For the first time in years, the Weber State University Football Team will have a different quarterback this season. There will be many changes, but one thing will stay the same: There will be a big Hawaiian under center. Mike Hoke, a 6-foot-2-inch, 220-pound quarterback from Kailua, Hawaii, will take over the […]
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For much of my life, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team has been on the brink of world competition. With the hiring of a new coach, they might finally break through. Last month, after a five-year courting period, Jurgen Klinsmann finally took the job as head coach of the national team. There’s no doubt […]
Read moreOffense shines in last preseason scrimmage
[media-credit id=13 align=”alignnone” width=”300″][/media-credit] Once again, the offensive team shined in the final scrimmage for Weber State University’s football team on Saturday. In the third scrimmage of the fall, two newcomers showed they have a lot to offer. Barrinton Collins and Eric Shufford both had impressive performances in the Purple and White Game. Shufford had […]
Read moreNew year, new Waldo
[media-credit id=13 align=”alignright” width=”200″][/media-credit] A student tries to convince the judges he should be the next Waldo. Try outs were held in the Stewart Stadium this summer. As the school year starts, books are being bought, classes are being filled, and Waldo the Wildcat is starting fresh. On Aug. 10, 2011, tryouts for playing the […]
Read moreNewcomers to star on the field
With two weeks left in fall camp, true freshman Barrinton Collins is poised to make a difference in the Wildcats’ run attack. “He gets better every scrimmage,” said Head Coach Ron McBride. “He’s a very exciting player. He can break it at any time.” The 5-foot-9-inch, 185-pound running back from California is in a four-way […]
Read moreNathan's Notations
For much of my life, the United States Men’s National Soccer Team has been on the brink of world competition. With the hiring of a new coach, they might finally break through. Last month, after a five-year courting period, Jurgen Klinsmann finally took the job as head coach of the national team. There’s no doubt […]
Read moreLillard chosen to play in elite tourney
While the start of the season is still months away, Weber State University guard Damian Lillard has already been playing against some of the best players in the nation. Two weeks ago, Lillard traveled to Los Angeles, Calif., where he participated in the Adidas Nations Showcase Camp. He was one of 29 players from across […]
Read moreA deeper look at the new QB
Hoke runs through practice drills with the quarterback coach on the new Stewart Stadium astro turf. For the first time in years, the Weber State University Football Team will have a different quarterback this season. There will be many changes, but one thing will stay the same: There will be a big Hawaiian under center. […]
Read moreWhat to watch for in the fall
A host of fall sporting events could keep students entertained during the upcoming year. WSU coaches and athletes are looking forward to the upcoming year and have been making preperations during the summer. WSU volleyball has made a lot of changes to its program this past year. First of all, they got a new head […]
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