In the Zone: Highs and lows abound
The relationship between sports and drama can be overblown. For every Jim and Jane that eats up all the drama leading up to “Rivalry Week,” there’s a Fillmore and Gertrude…
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Madsen: Baseball camps ‘big part’ of recruiting
For some programs, summer camps are a last resort to fill out rosters. For Wolverines baseball head coach Eric Madsen, they are a steady source of legitimate talent. “The camp’s…
NCAA could deny baseball’s Doxey senior season
Wolverines outfielder Kirk Doxey may be ruled ineligible for his senior season by the NCAA, the Daily Herald reported. The potential suspension comes due to a summer league Doxey…
Owlz snap six-game losing streak with win over Chukars
Owlz starter Logan Odom gave up a game-opening solo home run, and it looked as though Orem might already be headed to its seventh straight loss. Instead it proved to…
In the Zone: Club teams getting it done
Leather balls and gloves get the attention. Always have, always will. With the limelight focused there, however, Utah Valley fans risk missing what’s happening with leather saddles and plastic crosses…
Kotchman looks to develop Owlz defense after loss
Without 23 runs to distract observers, fielding flaws became more noticeable in Orem’s 4-1 loss Wednesday, leaving Owlz manager Tom Kotchman to give some frank appraisals following the performance: “We’re…
Owlz’ Kotchman trusting veterans on the mound
Before the start of the season, Orem Owlz manager Tom Kotchman reiterated the importance of pitching when it comes to the wins column. Two games into the season, the 33-year…
Owlz addressing issues already
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt7WHgwPfOY With few returners offering stability this season, questions abounded heading into Monday’s season-opener. Among them: Could Orem continue their offensive prowess, especially with a new batting coach in tow?…
Bronc rider Winn takes 2nd at rodeo nationals
UVU’s Brock Winn dominated his first ride at the College National Finals Rodeo. From there he used a strategy from his studies as an aviation science major. He kept climbing …
WAC snub of UVU raises questions for both sides
This week could have, should have settled the question of where Utah Valley and the Western Athletic Conference are headed. After the WAC left UVU out in favor of Seattle…
WAC chooses Seattle over UVU
Several months’ worth of presentations, planning and last-ditch efforts by Utah Valley University weren’t enough for the Western Athletic Conference, who elected Tuesday not to extend them an invitation. …
Wolverines eye WAC after dominating Great West
They won five conference championships this past academic year. Their facilities are expanding. They boast an All-American in basketball and wrestling, respectively. Simply put, UVU Athletics is a whale in…
Locally formed, nationally feared: student-formed lacrosse club makes nationals again
Even as basketball and baseball strive to catch the nation’s eye, the men’s lacrosse club team has already beat them to it. Repeatedly. The No. 12 Wolverines made their…
Tuition set to increase 4 to 9 percent
Tuition hike expected in light of oncoming state cuts Students here pay among the lowest tuition rates in the nation compared to other universities. That will still be the case…
Legislative Chopping Block, 2011!
It’s that time of the year again – when the ghouls and goblins representing citizens of this great state assemble on Capitol Hill and decide what slashes they’re going to…
