The University News

Baseball drops three at Central Arkansas

Andrew Pollock • March 2, 2007

After struggling in their season-opening series at Troy, the baseball teamed hoped to score their first win of the season in a weekend series at Central Arkansas. The Bills dropped all three games of the series, falling to 0-6 on the season, a far cry from what the team had hoped for, especially considering they are coming off a season that saw their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1966.

Blue Crew not living up to expectations

Pat McShane • March 2, 2007

With the basketball season drawing to a close, I thought I would shed light on the only thing at SLU basketball games I don't like: the Blue Crew. At first, in my freshman na'vet?, I joined the Blue Crew. I thought that their claims of being rowdy, loud and intimidating fans were true.

Women split pair during week

Patrick McShane • February 16, 2007

The Saint Louis University women's basketball team rounded out a mixed-result week on Wednesday with a close defeat at the hands of Temple, following a decisive victory against Fordham this past Sunday. Last Sunday, the Bauman-Eberhardt Center was rocked by the Bills, who crushed the Fordham Rams by 20 points, 90-70.

Jet fuel scandal leaves NASCAR blushing

Dan Hunninghake • February 16, 2007

Is it really a surprise anymore when you hear on the news that another NASCAR racer was caught trying to cheat? Well, this time, there were five racers who were caught cheating, and it probably could not have come at a worse time for them. A weekend before the season opens, four of the NASCAR teams learned about the consequences of cheating when they were suspended, fined and docked points for "improper aerodynamic adjustments" made to their vehicles.

Billikens rammed at Rhode Island

Thomas W. Delaney • February 16, 2007

It's times like these when coach Brad Soderberg longs for the consistency of the 2005-2006 basketball season. Last year, the Billikens alternated wins and losses for what seemed like as long as it took A.C. Green to join the ranks of thousands of college students.

Countdown to opening day: pitchers and catchers report

John Warmuth • February 16, 2007

In the next few days, across Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers will have their first formal meeting of the season. In bygone eras, this was the first sign of baseball since the Fall Classic and, all across America, everyone waited for the national pastime to recapture their hearts.

If you missed this off-season…

Matt Auxier • February 16, 2007

In the next few days, across Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers will have their first formal meeting of the season. In bygone eras, this was the first sign of baseball since the Fall Classic and, all across America, everyone waited for the national pastime to recapture their hearts.

Lombardi Trophy on the line Sunday in Miami

Andrew Pollock • February 2, 2007

The NFL season comes to a close Sunday in Miami as South Beach plays host to the Super Bowl. After sub-par performances against the Chiefs and Ravens, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has regained the form that has made him one of the most prolific passers in NFL history.

Liddell comes up big for SLU

Kevin Joseph Tony Meale • February 2, 2007

For a team that has struggled dearly on the road this season, it was fitting that the Saint Louis University men's basketball team found relief in the city of brotherly love. Behind the efforts of sophomore guard Tommie Liddell and tight defense down the stretch, the Bills notched their first road win of the conference season with a 73-62 win over Saint Joseph's in Philadelphia.

Parcell’s coaching style was no match in Dallas

Thomas W. Delaney • February 2, 2007

With the final weekend of the NFL season drawing near, I felt obligated to write on the NFL, due to the fact that it may be my last opportunity as a journalist. No, I will not dissect the Colts and the Bears, as too many writers have done that, ad nauseum.

Billiken Sports Roundup

John Warmuth • February 2, 2007

TRACK AND FIELD The Saint Louis University track and field season began on Jan. 12, as both the men's and women's teams got off to strong starts. Last Saturday, Jan. 27, the Bills competed in the Health Alliance Classic hosted by the University of Illinois.

Swimming and diving smokes three more opponents

Matt Auxier • February 2, 2007

The Saint Louis University swimming and diving teams continued their prowess in the pool last Saturday, as they once again swept a four-team meet. The Billikens' dominating performance was aided by performances that made their marks in the SLU record books.