We got spirit…?

August 28, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes The first days of school in late August bring with them a sense of beginning, a sense of belonging and a spirit of affiliation. At UVU this is mostly true, all but the spirit of affiliation part. It’s a regular occurrence on campus to find students wearing shirts, hats and other accessories colored a certain […]

Making Headlines

August 28, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Favre re-returns to the NFL After another off-season full of Brett Favre’s waffling, he has officially reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Having announced his retirement again following the 2008-09 season, he again led the Vikings and the media on a wild goose chase of decision making. In late July he informed the […]

Top 5: Your Guide to UVU sports

August 28, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a transfer student or a long-time Wolverine sports fan, there is no substitute for knowledge. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 things to love and expect from the various athletic programs as we enter the 2009-10 seasons.

Wolverines get a jump on new season

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute With two exhibition games won and behind them, the UVU women’s soccer team is ready to take on the 2009 season. UVU lost a few seniors last season, but coach Brent Anderson says, “We have a great core of players returning this season and we’ve added some great recruits.

Top 5: Your Guide to UVU sports

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a transfer student or a long-time Wolverine sports fan, there is no substitute for knowledge. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 things to love and expect from the various athletic programs as we enter the 2009-10 seasons.

Making headlines

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute Favre re-returns to the NFL After another off-season full of Brett Favre’s waffling, he has officially reported to training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. Having announced his retirement again following the 2008-09 season, he again led the Vikings and the media on a wild goose chase of decision making.

Owlz streaking to the finish

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes It all started with a win over the Idaho Falls Chukars on Aug. 5 and has continued for over two weeks. After finishing third behind Ogden and Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League South Division’s first-half standings, the Owlz have ripped off a season-long winning streak to put them in command of the division race.

Rough road ahead for RSL

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes After a quick two-game home stand against the Seattle Sounders FC and the league’s best Houston Dynamo, RSL is 5-2-4 in their last 11 games, but their slow start to the season may end up putting them on the outside looking in come playoff time. RSL got a much-needed three points with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders FC on Aug.

Sports briefs

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: 2 minutes OREM, Utah – When Ryan Toolson’s agent approached him about the possibility of playing professional basketball in Turkey, Utah Valley University’s all-time leading scorer wasn’t in for it at first. He was apprehensive about the culture, the language and to a certain degree, the European style of basketball.

Volleyball set to get underway

August 24, 2009

Reading Time: < 1 minute With practice beginning for the UVU women’s volleyball team, fans can expect the 2009 season to be very thrilling. “We’ve been in practice for a little over a week now and I feel very good about what the girls did over the summer and can see how it will be very beneficial this season,” said coach Sam Atoa.