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Bonds' greatness underrated
by Robert Box, sports editor
Public perception can often be misleading in the world of
sports.
If I were to ask you who the sports
figure was that was surrounded with controversy and ended up
breaking one of the most prestigious and notable records in
all of sports without the previous record holder or his
commissioner present to witness the record fall, who would
you say? Well, it may surprise you to know that I just
described Hank Aaron, whose record just fell to Barry Bonds.
McFerrin fills assistant basketball coaching position
by Beka Rutledge, editorial assistant
After the amazing success of South Plains College’s women’s
basketball team during the past two years, it might be a
little intimidating for someone to step in and become the
new assistant coach for the Lady Texans.
Lehmann named new athletic trainer
by Beka Rutledge, editorial assistant
With groups growing in
popularity among teens, it is hard to decipher what is real
and what is being fed as a lie.
So many people seem to be
claiming to belong to one group or another without knowing
enough about that certain group to even make a conscious
decision if that is who they really are.
Cowboy's hopes ride high
by John Stewart, staff writer
After finishing 9-7 last year and suffering from a
devastating loss against the Seahawks in the Wild card round
of the 2007 playoffs, the cowboys have made some changes.
Notable off-season additions include
Offensive guard Leonard Davis, Free Safety Ken Hamlin and
reserve Quarterback Brad Johnson, all sure to improve the
Cowboys' chances of getting to Arizona, the site of Super
Bowl XLII. Also the acquisition of new Head Coach Wade
Phillips, who was brought in from the Chargers after Bill
Parcells retired, should be a welcomed addition.
Fall brings college football dreams
by Cody Barron, staff writer
College football has always had a strong and
almost-religious following in America.
Not only
is it football, but many love the sport due to the fact that
the players are not being paid, thus pushing them to perform
harder knowing that their chances of moving on to the
National Football League are better if they play harder.
Others feel a strong tie to a certain team because of their
allegiance to the college, such as alumni or friends and
family. Regardless of the reason, America loves its college
football.
Raiders rely on Harrell's arm
by Brant Thurmond, editorial assistant
Texas Tech off to Strong Start with 49-9 win over SMU.
Although a new set of starting
receivers and most new offensive line, Texas Tech managed to
thump SMU 49-9.
On Sept. 4, Tech had 553 yards total
offense. 473 of which came through the air and 80 on the
ground. Tech’s Graham Harrell went 44-59 for 419 yards for
the game.
The first
overall pick in the NFL draft, a three-time Pro Bowl player
at the hardest position in the sport, the only quarterback
to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season, a
multi-millionaire and now a convicted felon.
There have
been few that have fallen so far and so fast as Michael Vick
has in the past few months. The only other individual who
comes to my mind is the likes of another Mike, Mike Tyson.
Forgiveness, change a reality for disgraced athletes
by Nathan Hall, staff writer
Being born into a family of 17 children and having a father
who died when he was just a little boy, Michael Irvin knew
that nothing was going to be given to him. A man of many
troubles, amazing talent and what would become even greater
faith, Michael Irvin can be an inspiration and a molding
tool for many of today's athletes. Both who are pro and
aspire to do so.
Fantasy rules to draft by
by Nathan Hall, staff writer
Do you enjoy fantasy football but never seem to field a
winning team? Tired of being the doormat in you league every
year? Do you hate your boss and want to take out your anger
on him with a fantasy but whooping? Well, I'm here to tell
you, it can be done. It all starts with a successful draft.
Cross Country team set for success
by Emily Dunlop, staff writer
The leaves are changing colors and the fall is setting in.
This means cross country season has started.
“This team is passionate about running, and we hope to be
really successful and be national champions this season,”
says assistant coach Blaine Wiley.
Mixed martial arts fights for place in American sports
by Matt Johnson, staff writer
America’s pastime since the early 1920s has undisputedly
been baseball, but a huge part of the public has had an
undeniable thirst for blood.
In the early part of the 20th
century, boxing gained huge popularity that continued up to
the end of the century. However, in recent years, a new
blood sport has been raised to the top of the popularity
charts. MMA, or mixed martial arts, is an all-out brawl of
fighting that has come to dominate cable television
schedules.
Baseball takes westerners on journey of lifetime
by Brant Thurmond, editorial assistant
The Lubbock Western Little League All-Star 11- and-12 year
old team began a once - in- -a - lifetime journey to the
Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn with a 6-0
victory against Roswell, N.M in Waco.
Their ultimate goal, was to be crowned
Little League World Champions.
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