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. [...]
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Victor Martinez tears ACL
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
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
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”
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 [...]
I Agree With Kirk: Kirk Cousins, quarterback for Michigan State University, shares faith
As Spring Arbor University (SAU) students, we are surrounded by other Christians. Most of the athletes on campus are Christians who live out their faith for the rest of campus to see. On the campus of Michigan State University (MSU), it’s different. But Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Spartan football team, spoke in front [...]
Women’s soccer conference championships
Under the lights of Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) new soccer complex on Saturday Nov. 12, there was cheering. Not because of an intramural victory or a regular season soccer win, but because the Lady Cougars defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) in the Mid-Central Collge (MCC) Conference championship game. This is the second consecutive year [...]
The Trade that Saved His Life
With every professional sport comes the chance that a player could be traded to another team. Most players try to avoid this situation, but recently a trade saved a player’s life.The Detroit Lions were going to trade running back Jerome Harrison to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline a few weeks ago, but the [...]
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