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The OUA Optimism Rankings
Until those foolish Las Vegas odds makers finally come to their senses and start determining odds for Canadian Interuniversity Sport, we’ll really have no way of handicapping upcoming seasons. But coming into the 2010 OUA football season, one thing is clear — this year’s competition is truly a crapshoot. Five of the ten…. errr nine [...]
Team Takahashi Unite to Dominate CIS
Watch out Western, now there’s two Takahashis in town. Steven Takahashi, top recruit and son of Mustangs head coach Ray Takahashi, will be joining Western’s wrestling squad for the upcoming season. Seen as one of the top young wrestlers in Canada, Steven is expected to make an immediate impact on the team. “Steven is one [...]
Arrogant Athletes Require Reality Check
On July 8, 2010, the Earth stood still for an hour. The powers–that–be decided sports fans should be watching ESPN’s special program, “The Decision” – the moment when LeBron James’ would choose which basketball team he would grace with his presence for the upcoming season. At least, I think that’s what LeBron’s massive ego was [...]
Murphy’s Raw
Ever taken the five-hour Via Rail trip from Toronto to Montreal? It’s not exactly an invigorating experience. Some pass the time testing the arm rest’s structural integrity. Some plot revenge on the seat-reclining oaf ahead of them. Some just sleep. Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Rob Murphy gets all xenophobic on the internet. The story goes [...]
…And we’re back
Alright. After a brief summer hiatus I’m starting up this blog business again ahead of the school year and what I think will be a really, really exciting volume for this paper. All kinds of craziness and excitement in store. A couple notes today — one from the pros and two from close to home. [...]
Weather rains on Western’s parade
The Mustangs just couldn’t stand the rain at the nationals. The Western men’s golf team headed East to take part in the Canadian University/College Golf Championships held at Kingswood Park in New Brunswick at the beginning of June. For fourth-year Mustang Andrew Zanatta, expectations were high going into the final tournament of his Western career. [...]
From Western to Venezuela
When Canadian national soccer team head coach Stephen Hart announced his lineup for Canada’s recent exhibition series in South America, he made sure to include the usual suspects. Names such as Dwayne De Rosario, Julian De Guzman, Pat Onstad and, of course, Haidar Al-Shaibani. Soccer fans at Western may be wondering why that last name [...]
It’s a sport too: The ultimate defense
There’s nothing like a throwing around a Frisbee on a nice summer day at the park. Isn’t that what makes the activity of “ultimate Frisbee,” or just simply “ultimate,” so alluring? “People are stuck in the idea of a dog on a beach when they hear ‘Frisbee,’” Mark Lloyd, ultimate player and next year’s co-captain [...]
CIS stars shine at TD Waterhouse
The future of the Canadian Football League looks bright. In a game that showcased the very best Canadian Interuniversity Sport football has to offer, special teams prevailed as the East team came out on top 12-9, earning its second victory in the eight year history of the East-West Bowl. Weather was a major factor, as [...]
Habs are making Gary Bettman sweat
It’s hard not to enjoy watching the Montreal Canadiens’ unlikely rise through the NHL playoffs. Sneaking in the back door as the eighth seed, the Canadiens have already eliminated the President’s Trophy winning Washington Capitals in the first round. Now, with a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in game six of their second round [...]
