Columns/Features

Gaucho Back Line Looks to Make Noise in Playoffs

November 17, 2010 by

How does one judge defense without the clear-cut statistics of other sports like baseball and basketball? The answer? Ask Gaucho seniors Sam Hayden and Michael Boxall.
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Green Advice for Green People: It’s About More than Just Wins

November 16, 2010 by

Most owners would say a good fantasy day is any day you get to put another check mark in the win column. They aren’t entirely wrong, but they aren’t seeing the big picture: A good fantasy day shou...
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Sunday Funday: Musings from the NFL’s Week 10

November 16, 2010 by

From a great NFL season that just keeps giving and giving, here are a few observations from last week:
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Nuglets of Wisdom: I’m a Lifer, and Not Just for the Ass

November 16, 2010 by

Congratulations to Betzaida Herrera, the World Miss Reef 2010 Bikini Contest Champion.
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Dana Vargas: Born to Dominate

November 16, 2010 by

Her “Dare To Be Great” poster hanging over the front entrance to the Thunderdome reads: “Dare To Win.” And that is exactly what senior setter Dana Vargas has done for the women’s volleyball ...
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Kevin Love: You’re Awesome and Here’s Why

November 16, 2010 by

For the uninitiated, Kevin Love is one of the best players in the NBA. There, I said it. The former UCLA star has blown past racial and body-type expectations to drop the first 30-30 game since Moses ...
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Green Advice for Green People: How to See the Future

November 9, 2010 by

There is always one. One donut left in the box, one cookie left on the plate and one player each week who attempts to screw up what would otherwise have been a great fantasy day.
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Sunday Funday: Back in Black (and Silver)

November 9, 2010 by

The entire time I was writing this column, a little voice in my head was saying, “The Raiders? Really? The Raiders?” It has been that long since the silver and black has been relevant. But credit ...
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Nuglets of Wisdom: Surf World Turned Upside Down

November 9, 2010 by

The surf sphere has seen two world-shattering events in the past week.
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Clippers: You Suck and Here’s Why

November 9, 2010 by

If one of the people you expect to be a leader on your team is Baron Davis, your team is fucked. There. Is. No. Hope.
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The Clippers: Recovery Possible, As Usual, After a Bad Start

November 8, 2010 by

No matter how many games they lose, coaches they fire, first round flops they pick and players in their prime they let go, the Clippers never let you down.
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Wait, UCSB Has an Ice Hockey Team?

November 3, 2010 by

UCSB’s club ice hockey team was founded on the road, in a car, on the way back from a roller hockey tournament.
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Speace’s Pieces: Randy Moss, You Suck and Here’s Why

November 3, 2010 by

Professional athletes are fickle creatures. Everything is roses and bunny rabbits when the ball bounces their way, but the moment something goes awry, disinterest, disappointment and discontentment se...
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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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