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Larry Novey, FSU AthleticsWhat a weekend!I wouldn’t be able to tell you why and where it comes from, but what I can assure you of is that the rivalry between Florida State University and the University of Florida isn’t just a myth, it is reality.
The bike racks are full, the lines are long and the campus is crowded. Yes folks, it's that time of year again. School has started and the Pilots women's soccer team has successfully survived the first week.
Sonia ThompsonThe first Ole Miss game marked the beginning of one season and the end of another. Saturday's home opener provided one last chance to wear white before Labor Day. There were little white dresses for miles.
Larry Novey/Florida State Sports InformationEach year every team returns from summer break the first week of August to begin its journey to a national championship. The journey for most doesn’t start in August, but is a continuation of hard work, determination and progress put forth during the spring semester and leading up to the fall.
Courtesy of Shane LardinoisOvercoming adversity. When I see those two words, it is usually accompanied by an inspiring story or tale. In this case, it is used to describe a team after a weekend of games. Not only that, it is the best way to describe the focus of this week’s practice.
Portland Athletics Meow, meow! For anyone who doesn’t happen to fluently speak kitten language like me, that means, “Hi! I’m so excited to be blogging and helping you learn a little more about the 2012 Portland Pilots women’s soccer team.
Courtesy of Sonia ThompsonI grew up in Missouri, land of jeans, hoodies, Stag beer and fans who consider football a beloved sport instead of a religion. In fact, I never even went to a football game the whole time I lived in Columbia, even after I stayed in my hometown to attend the University of Missouri.
Larry Novey, FSU AthleticsAs a Division I student-athlete, my goal is clear: To be a national champion. I share this goal with my 25 teammates on the FSU women’s soccer team.I spent the whole summer in France, which is home for me.
With No. 2 Alabama seeking to become the first SEC team to win a softball national championship and No. 4 Oklahoma seeking to become just the fifth school with multiple national championships, let's look at how the series breaks down in key areas.
AP Photo/Alonzo AdamsSorry readers, it has been a while since we have written. As you know, we have been a little busy at the best place on earth for college softball ... Oklahoma City!
Courtesy of Graham HaysTwas two nights before the World Series and not a creature was stirring, perhaps not even Jessica Mouse. ... Laptop on desk and coffee in hand, I had just settled in for a long night of writing (no napping in Oklahoma City). When out in the parking lot there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter.
STONY BROOK, N.Y. -- On Friday, Shannon Smith helped defending NCAA Division I lacrosse champion Northwestern come back to beat Maryland and reach the final. On Sunday, the senior and her teammates face a newcomer in No.
After practice Thursday we loaded the bus and headed to Knoxville. We grabbed some late lunch and hit the open road. Since we were heading to Tennessee, it was fitting that we watch the ever-popular movie "Walk the Line" to really tap into our inner country girl.
Is it really over? I keep asking myself that question over and over again. The game that has been my life for 17 years came to an end last Sunday in Lafayette, La. Even though we fell short of a trip to the WCWS and my ultimate goal of a national championship, I wouldn't change anything.
Supers here we come! It feels good to say after this weekend we are one step closer to our goal. We were able to come out of our regional 3-0 and played some great teams along the way. It’s surreal, but I have officially played my last home game at Jack Turner Softball Stadium.