Sports Briefs: 5/24/2017
Blanked by the Cardinal The Idaho men’s tennis team received a not-so-warm welcome from Stanford in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Vandals fell to the Cardinal 4-0 […]
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The away team — Reunion event seeks to bring back former athletes to engage with UI and each other
The Vandal Scholarship Fund (VSF) raises money to give University of Idaho athletes a scholarship. Most of the events VSF hosts are focused on bringing in money, but the Vandal […]
Column: Summer sports are in session
As we transition from winter sports into the beginning of spring and summer seasons, a fair amount of public interest is lost. These seasons are nowhere near as entertaining as […]
Track and Field: Championships and charisma
Usually, athletes who have accumulated first-place finishes and claimed the title in their event have years of experience under their belt. But Ben Doucette was the exception to his freshman […]
Sports Briefs 3/20/17
Springing into season The Idaho football team announced the spring practice schedule. The Vandals kick off with a scrimmage 5:30 p.m. April 14 at Bengal Field in Lewiston, followed by […]
The backcountry trip — Outdoor Program provides a trip for skiers over spring break
While some people might prefer warm weather over spring break, there’s a select few who prefer the exact opposite. Local and winter sport enthusiasts join to spend their spring break […]
Off the cuff
I’m weird fyi I wanted to fix computers when I was a child. My spirit animal is Stephen Colbert’s eyebrows. I’m grateful for Shawn O’Neal. — Erin Learn about me […]
A divided nation — Fans from anywhere can find a reason to cheer for, or against, a team in the Super Bowl
On Sunday, most of America tuned in to watch one of the biggest televised events of the year. While the 51st Super Bowl did not provide a regional connection for […]
A sport of the mind — College Bowl recruits students for an academic competition
Students will gather for a different kind of sport Thursday night — a sport of the mind. The College Bowl will take place Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 in the […]
All the right reasons — The Idaho Arena project fills the need for a medium-sized venue at UI
University of Idaho President Chuck Staben, Athletic Director Rob Spear and Special Adviser to the President Michael Perry have worked quietly since summer 2015 on a 50-year-old idea. The idea […]