Winning and losing. It is the great dichotomy of sports. One without the other makes a game essentially worthless. Last week I blogged about winning, my elation evident in the aftermath of the Cardinals World Series victory. But the theme…
#Winning
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night I was resigned to writing this column about losing. How, despite all indications that destiny favors you or your team, the nature of sport dictates that sometimes your team will lose.You see, I…
Think like a fan, ask like a reporter
I know it’s week six, but I just realized that I never did an introductory blog post to, you know, introduce what the heck I do in the newsroom. I think “sports editor” is a pretty cool job description, but…
A new era of athletics?
In my blog last week I was a bit foolish. I threw down the gauntlet. I made a statement that said the Mustang Daily would provide the best coverage of the soccer match against UC Santa Barbara on Friday night.…
The biggest game just got better (coverage)
The biggest sports rivalry on the Central Coast deserves the best coverage on the Central Coast. This Friday night marks just that event when the Gauchos come to San Luis Obispo to face the Cal Poly men’s soccer team in…
I pledge allegiance to the Cornhusker state of America
I was born with Cornhusker-red blood pumping through my veins. Just like Memorial Stadium as it fills up for each home game, my heart heats up each time I see the Blackshirts take the field. Being a fan of Nebraska…
Athletics are more than the game
Sports are about more than statistics, scores or star performances. In some ways, athletics reflect society. At times they bind us tighter, and at others they break down barriers that politicians could not do with the full force of law.…