Not your normal NFL Sunday
Super Bowl XLVI has arrived
It is one of the most watched sporting events of the year. It’s about good food, great friends and football. Some people tune in just for brand new commercials or the halftime show. No matter what the reason, most households – for just one day – have their TVs tuned into the Super Bowl. As...
Top-Ranked Indiana Wesleyan too much for Lady Cougars
SAU falls 70-39 against rival IWU
Last Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4, conference leading Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) Wildcats (24-1, 13-1) proved too much to handle for the Spring Arbor University (SAU) Cougars (7-18, 3-11), resulting in a 70-39 defeat at their home, Bill Bockwitz Court. The loss was the sixth straight for the struggling ladies who are battling to qualify for...
Women’s Basketball Rebuilding Starts at the Coaching Level
First year Coach Ryan Frost excited for opportunity
The Spring Arbor University (SAU) women’s basketball team is in the middle of a rebuilding season, but it seems like the right person is leading the team. This summer, head coach Ryan Frost was hired to infuse a new life into the basketball program. As his first full season comes to a close, the attitude...
Joe Pa’s death surprises sports world
Joe Paterno has died. Those words were as unexpected as the headlines that once read, “Joe Pa fired.” His death came quickly and surprised the sports world. It surprised me. As I turned on ESPN the first thing I saw was, “Joe Paterno died today.” Shock was the only thing that registered in my brain....
Victor Martinez tears ACL
Detroit Tigers DH may miss all season
After the conclusion of the 2011 season, Detroit Tiger fans were excited about having made another playoff run and hoping that 2012 would bring a World Series back to the city. But now, the World Series seems a little bit more out of reach. The designated hitter (DH) for the Tigers, Victor Martinez, tore his...
Detroit Lions show potential
Make playoffs for the first time since 1999
2012 meant the start of New Years’ Resolutions and creating new goals. For the Detroit Lions, 2012 meant the start of a new beginning. For the first time since 1999, the Lions made it to the playoffs. They clinched their playoff birth after a victory against the San Diego Chargers on Christmas Eve. It’s not...
NHL Teams Fire Coaches
Jobs aren’t only hard to come by for the average American citizen anymore; National Hockey League (NHL) coaches are having a difficult time maintaining job security as well. Already in this relatively young NHL season four coaches have been removed from their duties as a result of sluggish starts from their respective clubs, and several...
Lady Cougars finish successful season
Cross country places second at conference meet
The 2011 cross country season contained several high notes for the women of Spring Arbor University (SAU). The Lady Cougars finished second in Mid-Central College (MCC) Conference after placing second in the MCC Conference meet at the end of November.At the end of the conference meet, 10 runners received the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes...
Suh-spended
Sports have rules for a reason and at times, whether they like it or not, athletes face punishment for acting outside of them.This is the case for the defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, Ndamukong Suh. Suh was ejected from the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers after stomping on a player’s...
Men’s basketball beat Concordia
Basketball on the campus of Spring Arbor University (SAU) has officially begun. The SAU Cougars in their game against Great Lakes Christian College scored the most points by an SAU team since Feb. 3, 2007. They defeated the Crusaders 110-60. Five of the players scored double digits with junior Chris Bellamy leading the way with...
“Moneyball”
The story of the 2002 Oakland Athletics
There have been many baseball centered movies. Examples include “For the Love of the Game,” “The Natural,” “Field of Dreams,” and “Major League.” Now “Moneyball,” released Sept. 23, 2011 and directed by Bennett Miller, can be added to the list.There are 30 teams in Major League Baseball. “Moneyball” focuses on just one team, the Oakland...
Spring Arbor Basketball: Men’s squad finds leadership in juniors
The Spring Arbor University (SAU) men’s basketball team is experiencing a void by not having an undisputed captain in the locker room this season. Fortunately, four juniors have stepped up to fill that role for the Cougars. Chris Bellamy, Matt Van Pelt, Matt Howe and Matt Carden have used their experience and friendship to lead...
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