Tim vs. Jeremy: Comparing the Cults of Tebow Time and Lin-Sanity
With the plethora of the negative stories about frustrating, underperforming, or cheating athletes, we as fans find ourselves hard pressed to maintain a positive outlook on the world of sports.
Softball Update
It has been a busy few weeks for the Furman Softball team, with thirteen games since February 20. This includes five games in the Buzz Classic in Woodstock, Georgia at the beginning of spring break. In these thirteen games the Furman Softball team is 5-8, with an overall record of 7-13 since the season started.
Paladins Surge Then Experience Setback on the Diamond
During the week before Spring Break, Furman started out a hot stretch with a 6-4 victory over Gardner-Webb that kicked off a five-game win streak. In addition to the win over the Bulldogs, during that streak, Furman claimed a weekend series sweep over Toledo and a win over UNC-Asheville.
Women’s Tennis Picks Up Wins on the Road Before Starting Conference Play
Over the past several weeks, the Furman women’s tennis team played in Boston, MA on Feb. 25-26 and in California on March 7-10.
Furman University Announces Plans to Add Men’s and Women’s Varsity Lacrosse
In a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 9 President Smolla announced Furman’s plan to introduce men’s and women’s lacrosse teams beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.
Consistent Success Propels Men’s Soccer through National Rankings
The Paladins finally had their winning streak broken recently, but they are far from falling on hard times.
From the Stands
This past week, Commissioner David Stern announced that the first two weeks of the NBA’s regular season would be canceled. It is only the second time in the professional sport’s history that teams will not be participating in all 82 games.
Women’s Volleyball Off to Solid Start, Keeps Eye on Southern Conference Prize
To open the 2011 season, Furman volleyball made out with two wins and one loss in the Duke Invitational in Durham, NC on the last weekend in August.
Men’s Tennis Loses Legendary Coach, yet Retains Valuable Talent
The Paladin men’s tennis team finished the 2010-2011 season with a 9-18 overall record and a 5-5- Southern Conference mark. Coming off such a season, Furman is poised and determined to improve.
Last Year’s SoCon Champion, Men’s Soccer Looks Ahead to Another Successful Year
It looks to be a promising season for the 2011 Furman Men’s Soccer Team. Ranked in College Soccer News’s Preseason Top 30, the Paladins will battle tough teams from the get-go, hosting the Duke Blue Devils August 29 at 7 p.m. for their home opener. But if last season was any indicator as to the success of this year’s team, things are looking up.
Men’s Golf Bounces Back from 2010, Women’s Team Plows Forward
The men and women’s golf teams have spent the summer working hard preparing for the upcoming 2011-2012 season., which begins the second week of September.
Volleyball Team’s Experience, Effort Will Be Key to Season’s Success
With practice starting August 10, the 2011 season for the Paladin volleyball team is already off with a bang. Finishing the 2010 season with an overall record of 17-12 and a Southern Conference record of 11-5, the Paladins are looking forward to a similarly successful 2011-2012 season.
Fowler Invigorates Defense, Renews Hope for Post-Season Bid
Although the Furman Paladins football team has not reached the playoffs since 2006, there is hope that that will change this year.
From the Stand
While I – and many others – definitely have an opinion on the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) selection system, many of us die-hard college football fans have been focusing our attention on another pertinent issue: the recent slew of NCAA violations that have come to the fore.
After an Exciting Summer, Women’s Soccer Prepares for 2011 Season
Women’s soccer at Furman is officially underway and it looks to be an exciting and challenging season.