Ready set run... SPC cross country teams begin season

by Caroline Basile, staff writer

In the wake of the 2007 Women’s National Championship game between the University of Tennessee and Rutgers University, a popular, nationally-syndicated radio talk show host decided to comment on more than just the Rutgers’s team’s performance, but on the appearance of players as well.

Wiley tabbed as new assistant track coach

by Robert Box, staff writer

With the start of a new semester, there are always several new faces on campus.  One of these new faces isn’t one of the students but a new addition to the coaching staff.

SPC athlete bitten by snake

by Caroline Basile, staff writer

A member of the South Plains College track and field team was bitten by a snake recently. 

Christopher Johnson, a native of Okinawa, Japan, was bitten on the leg on Sept. 5 as he was walking off of the grass infield and onto the track.

Tubb named 'AD of the Year'

by Rina Jo Gonzales, staff writer

The National Association of Collegiate Director of Athletics recently awarded SPC’s Joe Tubb the General Sports TURF system Athletic Director of the Year.

Tubb was honored AD of the Year by the Junior/Community College West Region. A reception was held for Tubb on June 28 in the T-Club Lounge at Texan Dome.

Cowboys fans may get a T.O. from losing

by Robert Box, staff writer

It’s the second most wonderful time of the year, the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ season. 

It’s second only to the college bowl season, not Christmas, for me.  This time of year is one of the few times that Dallas fans can feel good about their team. 

Fantasy football: more than just a game

by Trent Trammel , staff writer

The NFL season starting up it can only mean one thing: It’s fantasy football time!

 With each season, fantasy football gets bigger and bigger every year.  It’s hard to believe that an Internet dream team can result in a nationwide competition to see who can draft the better team. Fantasy Football has become one of the favorite gambling styles of many people, with its live drafts and head-to-head competition, or its simple auto-pick, rotisserie-style match-ups. 

The 411 on the Big 12

by Brant Thurmond, staff writer

The 2006 Big 12 football season looks to be another challenging campaign for the conference, with teams such as the defending National Champions Texas Longhorns in the South and the Colorado Buffaloes in the North.