By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Though it is only the first week of September, the scent of pigskin has been in the air for quite awhile now. Even though it maybe a few more weeks until the insufferable humanity begins to dip and students around campus will be trading tank tops for hoodies, it is clear that the autumn … Continue reading 5 Bold Predictions for 2014 NFL Season
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 Men’s soccer kicked off UNCG sports this year with two preseason matches last week. The Spartans won their first game of the season with an absolute route Wednesday evening, dismantling rival, Guilford College by an astounding score line of 8-0. The game was played in an unusual format of three, 30-minute periods, which allowed … Continue reading Men’s Soccer impresses in preseason
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 On August 11, 1994, the final games of the 1994 Major League Baseball season were played. The next day, every professional player walked out his locker room, not to return until April 25, 1995. This was the first work stoppage in the league’s history and for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt was President, … Continue reading Effects of 1994-95 MLB Strike still felt today
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 It was a tough weekend for UNCG’s women’s soccer team whose season began on Friday night against Charlotte. After facing the 49ers, the Blue and Gold then traveled to Athens, GA for a Sunday afternoon match. In each game, the Spartans battled and fought hard but were on the receiving end of two losses … Continue reading Women’s Soccer stumbles to begin season
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 In my attempt to unsuccessfully beat the sweltering summer heat North Carolina releases in summer, I did as most people living below the Mason-Dixon Line, I tried to stay inside an air conditioned room as much as possible. Binge watching television shows such as Avatar the Last Airbender, my eyes were also glued to … Continue reading 5 Lessons I learned over the Summer
By Daniel Johnson, Staff Writer Published in print Aug.20, 2014 Since the Super Bowl, 25 NFL players have been arrested this offseason. Five of the twenty five players have been members of the Baltimore Ravens. The only Raven’s player to be suspended for their arrest was running back Ray Rice. He was handed a two game suspension after being arrested following an incident where he … Continue reading Goodell too nice to NFL’s Ray Rice
By Brandon Boyer, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 The UNCG men’s soccer team has a 20 game journey ahead of them this fall to prepare for a deep run in the Southern Conference Tournament come November. With two exhibition matches set forth this week, Coach Justin Maulin will look to finalize his roster and starting lineup before the season officially kicks … Continue reading 2014 Men’s Soccer preview
By Terrence Hinds, Staff Writer Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 After finishing a respectable 10-6-4 last season, UNCG’s women’s soccer team is looking to have a stellar season this year especially after hiring new head coach Michael Coll. Coll comes with a wealth of Division I experience and will look to bring his winning ways to UNCG. Coach Coll was previously the head coach … Continue reading Big expectations for Women’s Soccer in 2014
By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 Traveling the country and the world as a member of multiple MLS teams such as the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Philadelphia Union, as well as playing for his home country while on the Venezuela National Team, retired soccer forward and former UNCG student Alejandro Moreno still has fond memories of his career as … Continue reading Former UNCG Soccer star now Analyst on ESPN
