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Renovations to Crossings field worth the wait
Turning Potholes Picturesque
UNF has several fields students can use to play and practice outdoor sports. However, the Crossings field is one of the few places students can congregate on campus for whatever purpose they wish.
Students used to be found playing out on the Crossings field on those cold and dreary Florida winter nights, but now the field lies empty as if missing a vital part of what gives it life.
“The Crossings field is extremely convenient for students living on campus and is used a lot,” sophomore Rachel Barlow said. “Before it closed, I used to play ultimate Frisbee there all the time, and I’ve seen people use it for everything from lacrosse to sunbathing.”
Inside the Huddle
| Jason Yurgartis Features Editor |
Laura Franco Assistant Features Editor |
James Cannon Assistant News Editor |
Jacques Strappe Baguette Fencing Aficionado |
| Question 1: Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was recently charged with insider trading. Does this surprise you? |
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| No. If you’re good at trading, there’s a good chance inside information is being transmitted. I’m sure he’ll buy his way out of it and then buy the Cubs. | No, the sports industry is like a business. I’m surprised more coaches or owners haven’t been caught. | It’s fitting. Are people from Texas even considered honest and reliable anymore? Besides, with role models like the executives in Wall Street, who wouldn’t be tempted to do a little insider trading? | He’s one sly guy. With a smile like his, there’s no clue what he’s capable of. |
The man in female feathers
Trey Henderson, the man behind UNF’s Harriet the Osprey, said he feels normal when he’s in costume. The 21-year-old student was also the Panther mascot named homecoming king at Ridgeview High School in Orange Park, the Easter Bunny and Santa’s helper at the Avenues Mall.
Henderson spoke with the Spinnaker about his role as Harriet and what he hopes to accomplish here at UNF.
Sports in Brief - Nov. 19
Read makes All-Conference second team, Flock Rewards Program
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Seminoles edge by Ospreys in 60-49 upset
In a game much closer than its score, the UNF women’s basketball team lost to Florida State University 60-49 Nov. 18 during its home opener.
After a 7-1 start by the Ospreys (0-2), the No. 22 AP ranked Seminoles (4-0) were able to recover late in the second half for the win in front of a [...]
Defendong the court
Team says defense is key
With two leading seniors – two more than last year – and a killer defense, the UNF women’s basketball team has high hopes for this season, said head coach Mary Tappmeyer.
“I’m really excited,” said Tappmeyer, who will enter her 18th year coaching the team. “I think we have some great young players that are really working hard.”
As the Bethune-Cookman University and Florida State University games draw near, sophomore point gaurd JulieMay Syquio has a lot of preparation to do, she said.
Inside the Huddle
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Chad Smith Graphic Designer |
John Weidner Assistant Sports Editor |
Jacques Strappe Baguette Fencing Aficionado |
| Question 1: Although his team is only 6-3 – a catastrophic record for the Patriots – ESPN is already referring to Matt Cassel as the Patriot’s MVP. Should Tom Brady be scared for his job? |
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| Absolutely not. But then again, I said the same thing about Drew Bledsoe after Tom Brady’s first game as his replacement. Matt Cassel will go on to start for another team in the near future. |
Tom Brady has nothing to lose; he has been more dominant then any other quarterback this decade. Matt Cassel will always be a career backup. Plus, Tom has Gisele by his side. | I hope so. I can’t stand Tom Brady because he always seems to get everything he wants without the hard work. Matt Cassel, on the other hand, is a hardworking blue-collar football player. | Cassel is such a elegant and girly name. Brady has nothing to be scared of. When he is healthy again, his manliness will scare Cassel away. |
17 Things you need to know about Matthew Hollyoak
Junior defender Matthew Hollyoak led the UNF men’s soccer team to its current 9-10 season as the team captain. Hollyoak, who was born Aug. 17, played in all 17 games of the 2007 season. He met up with the Spinnaker to share about his experiences at UNF on and off the field. Below are 17 things you must know about the captain.
MEN'S SOCCER
Season coasts to end with win
Men’s soccer achieves its highest win total since transitioning to Division I
The UNF men’s soccer team closed its season on a high note Nov. 8, beating Coastal Carolina University 3-0 at Hodges Stadium.
The win gives the Ospreys (9-10-0) their highest win total since the beginning of the transition into Division I.
“We have certainly improved each season,” UNF head coach Ray Bunch said. “And that is what we aim for each season. We would have liked to get out win total in double digits, but we like the progress we’ve made and will look to continue that trend next season.”
SWIMMING & DIVING
Ospreys drown opponents in season opener
The UNF swimming and diving team opened its season Nov. 7 and 8 with a pair of wins against North Carolina A&T University and Campbell University.
North Carolina A&T
Against NC A&T Nov. 7, UNF came through with a 95-59 win at the UNF Aquatic Center. The Ospreys finished the day with a first-place finish in every event.
Previous Stories
- Turning Potholes Picturesque
- Inside the Huddle
- The man in female feathers
- Sports in Brief - Nov. 19
- Seminoles edge by Ospreys in 60-49 upset
- Defendong the court
- Inside the Huddle
- 17 Things you need to know about Matthew Hollyoak
- Season coasts to end with win
- Men’s soccer rumble disappoints; high hopes for women’s basketball
- Sports in Brief - Nov. 12
- “Top Five” Halloween songs
- Political gameplan
- Inside the Huddle
- SG tailgate fails to spur win
- Hamilton: Lippit kept us in match
- Ospreys fall short to Lipscomb in second-set rally
- Men face high expectations in 2008-2009 season
- Inside the Huddle
- Errors lead to latter game loss
- Team loses final home game to Campbell in overtime
- Winning streak crushed four minutes into game
- Sports in Brief - Oct. 22
- Movies inspire, motivate athletes
- Inside the Huddle
- Sophomores shine in 3-1 victory
- Swoop Madness, rivalry on mind
- Sports in Brief
- Lone goal brings third conference win
- Women drown to Florida Gulf Coast in first home loss of season
- Ospreys show support with pink jerseys
- Inside the Huddle
- Swoop Madness to begin basketball season
- Conference opener ends victoriously
- New highs reached in win
- Ozzie training for Swoop Madness stunt
- Sports in Brief - Oct. 8
- Inside the Huddle
- Campbell: Tension caused loss
- Ozzie takes on new shape, talents
- Sports in Brief - Oct. 1
- Slow start, victorious finish
- Athletes: UNF is an attractive alternative
- UNF fans energize players, crowds
- Varsity Village plans include many upgrades, additions
- Insde the Huddle
- Search for new athletic director begins
- Team wins in overtime
- Men finish second, women seventh
- Division 1 transition nears completion
- Inside the Huddle
- Hamilton: Lessons are learned
- Ospreys tie for top A-Sun record
- Ozzie thrilled with win, explains dance moves
- Inside the Huddle
- Tournament yields 1 win, 1 loss
- Men sweep relays, women lose by one point
- Rumble starts victoriously
- Penalty kick secures win at home opener
- Lone goal enough to earn women first win of the season
- Volleyball Win Gets Ospreys Closer to Winning River City Rumble
- Osprey Athletics Welcomes New Talent
- Fellow Ospreys Worth Risk
- New Addition Sscores in First Game