Tim Tebow has been a controversial figure since high school, when his family bought a small apartment so the homeschooled phenom could play football in the district of his choice. In college, Tebow became increasingly polarizing, referencing biblical verses on his eye−black in front of national audiences and starring in a pro−life ad that ran during Super Bowl XLIV, all while winning a Heisman Trophy.
If this week's BCS projections are correct, then the top three teams — LSU, Alabama and Arkansas — will all come from the same conference, creating one of the most interesting scenarios in recent memory.
In my Sept. 30 column, I extolled the virtues of the new soccer video game, FIFA '12 and shared my excitement as I got ready to play my first game on the new version. And don't get me wrong - FIFA has proven to be a great game during these last few months, and my friends and I have gotten hours of enjoyment from it. But there was an even better game released on Oct. 21 that is even more realistic, dramatic and addicting than FIFA: Its name is Football Manager 2012.
With many of the women's squash team's key contributors from last season abroad and graduated, the future of the squad was up in the air at the beginning of the school year.
After losing its No. 1, 2 and 4 starters to graduation on the heels of a subpar9−16 season, the men's squash team's prospects might look bleak. But with the right mix of returning talent and young freshmen looking to prove themselves, the Jumbos hope they can turn things around this winter.
Jay Civetti knows the football team could have given up. The towel could have been thrown in at some point during the winless season, the white flag raised up on Zimman Field in response to the struggles and frustration.
Those who hate on Tufts sports usually don't know what the heck they are talking about. They say things like "No one cares about our football team," or "I just don't like sports, but did you hear the new Neon Indian album?"
Every year, you can expect three things from the men's swimming and diving team: energy, depth and a top−three finish in the NESCAC. This year is no exception, and although the Jumbos lost eight members of their squad to graduation, including four All−Americans, they believe they have enough strength throughout their lineup to succeed.
Since last spring, the ice hockey team has worked tirelessly to improve upon last season's disappointing 6-16-1 finish. The results of their efforts will be on full display this weekend.
If a casual fan were given the opportunity, before this season, to choose a division in which every single team would have a negative point−differential after Week 10, a resounding number of people would have chosen the lowly NFC West.
The volleyball season came to a close this weekend as the Jumbos were bounced from the NCAA Tournament by host Springfield College, after reaching the round of 32 for the first time since 2009.
Now I realize that writing about Tim Tebow only perpetuates the cycle of the rest of the media writing, talking, blogging and childishly gossiping about Tebow. But to strike at the root of an issue, one must confront it head−on.
Now I realize that writing about Tim Tebow only perpetuates the cycle of the rest of the media writing, talking, blogging and childishly gossiping about Tebow. But to strike at the root of an issue, one must confront it head−on.
For the first time since 2006, the women's cross country team will be traveling to the National Championship meet. By placing fifth at the NCAA New England Div. III Championship, hosted by Bowdoin College, the Jumbos did enough to earn an at−large berth to Winneconne, Wisc.
The volleyball season came to a close this weekend as the Jumbos were bounced from the NCAA Tournament by host Springfield College, after reaching the round of 32 for the first time since 2009.
For the first time since 2006, the women's cross country team will be traveling to the National Championship meet. By placing fifth at the NCAA New England Div. III Championship, hosted by Bowdoin College, the Jumbos did enough to earn an at−large berth to Winneconne, Wisc.
All too often in sports, coaches and commentators expel the tired cliche that practice makes perfect. Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi amended this phrase, telling his players that only perfect practice makes perfect.
Freshman midfielder Gus Santos capped off a stellar first season for the men's soccer team by winning the NESCAC Rookie of the Year award. He was the first Jumbo to win the award in at least 11 seasons.
The volleyball team won its first−round match in dramatic fashion this past weekend at the NCAA Tournament, but was unable to advance past the second round on Saturday. Entering as the No. 4 seed, the Jumbos edged Roger Williams on Friday night in a five−set thriller, but the next day, No.1−seeded Springfield put an end to Tufts' stellar 26−6 season with a 3−1 win.
If you want to know what it's like to play Tufts club hockey, you should probably know how the team spent its Saturday a few weeks ago.
