MAWLD by a cougar

December 14, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes After recent events and time to mentally and physically recover from a recent attack by a mascot, I’ve decided it is my personal responsibility to warn my fellow students and fellow fans of the dangers of school mascots. Now, I believe that Willy, even though he is a wolverine, who by nature is a ferocious […]

When rivalries go too far

December 3, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Rivalries are good but sometimes things go a little overboard Rivalries are a part of sport.  They create an intense atmosphere but also an exciting one.  Fans want the bragging rights.  They want the pride that comes from knowing their team defeated their rivals. Teams want to walk away content that they got the job […]

Monster matchups in week seven

October 16, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Titans clash in a strong weekend schedule Brad Curnow | Sports Writer | @jojocornrow Even if the games looked like mismatches on paper, Week 6 didn’t disappoint with upsets, thrillers, and Goliath killers. Washington, Texas, Michigan, and Tennessee all defeated nationally ranked opponents. Oklahoma State, TCU, Florida State, Michigan State, and Utah all narrowly escaped […]

Preview of Week 4 in College Football

September 24, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Conference play serves up a full Saturday Brad Curnow | Sports Writer | @jojocornrow We have seen titans fall and underdogs rise in the young college football season. Ole Miss surprised the nation with a win over Alabama that flipped the South Eastern Conference on its head. LSU announced their presence with authority with Leonard […]

The True Deseret Duel

September 21, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Let’s have a tournament involving all NCAA Division I schools in Utah Christian Ledek | Sports writer | @sea_led Sports Column The Deseret First Duel is an annual competition between the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, determining which school is the best at their respective collegiate athletics. Each calendar year, Utah and BYU compete against […]

UVU Volleyball has major test in home opener

September 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Face off against 9th-ranked BYU on Saturday night Kyle McDonald | Sports editor | @kylesportsbias After 11 straight matches on the road to open up the 2015-16 season, the Utah Valley University volleyball team returns home for their home opener on Saturday evening.  They have the task of opening up against the 9th-ranked team in […]

College Football Preview: Week 3

September 17, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Things heat up with in-conference play Brad Curnow | Sports Writer | @jojocornrow   The second week of the college football season brought a lot of near misses and a few upsets for big programs across the country. Virginia hung around with Notre Dame until the last minute at home. Jacksonville State forced Auburn into […]

School pride vs. Team pride

September 14, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cheer for the school you attend Kyle McDonald | Sports editor | @kylesportsbias Sports Column This week is what could be labeled as BYU week for Utah Valley University athletics. The UVU volleyball team is hosting the 9th-ranked Cougars on Saturday night in the PE building on campus and it leads to writing this article. We have […]

Top College Football Games to Start 2015

September 1, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutes Top matchups to watch on the opening weekend Brad Curnow | Sports Writer | @jojocornrow   The semester has begun and we have started the grind of college. Truer words were never uttered than the Loverboy lyrics, “Everybody’s working for the weekend,” and with the weekend we are graced with college football. The season kicks […]

The Happy Valley Rivalry Begins

August 25, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutes Wolverines excited for opportunity to play on big stage Calvin Williams Sports writer   On Monday, the Utah Valley University Athletic Department announced that the Men’s Basketball team had agreed to a four game series with BYU beginning on November 13, 2015. “We’re just excited,” UVU Head Coach Mark Pope said.  “One of the keys […]