He went from shooting photos for California Baptist University’s Athletics Department to winning the National Football League’s Photograph of the Year award in just two years. That is a rapid rise to success, but this is the story of 2017 CBU alumnus Jacob Gonzalez. “I never doubted Jacob was going to be working for a […]
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Chargers return to LA
The former San Diego Chargers announced relocation to Los Angeles Jan. 12 for the 2017 NFL season. In 1960, the Chargers made their American Football League debut with their original name “The Los Angeles Chargers.” After 1961, the team relocated to San Diego where it spent 56 seasons growing as a team and in their […]
Fortuna Bowl hopefuls duel, intramural season carries on
This year’s intramural flag football season kicked off on the Front Lawn at California Baptist University, and some students anticipate which teams will play in this year’s Fortuna Bowl on Nov.7. Blake Owen, Community Life student intern, said the teams who have won the most games so far for the men’s teams are Goon Squad […]
Professional teams encounter season disappointments, surprises
The NFL, NBA and NHL are nearing the halfway point in their seasons, and each sport has experienced mountains and valleys in their seasons. Football: ωBiggest surprise One of the biggest surprises of the 2014 National Football League season is the Arizona Cardinals being tied for the best record in the league at 9-3. Bruce […]
College football implements playoff system, drops old format
This year, NCAA Division I football is hosting a four-team bracket playoff system for the first time. A selection committee made up of 13 elected collegiate professionals who represent various conferences decides who will participate in the four-team playoff. Since 1998, the college football championship games have been determined by the Bowl Championship Series ranking […]
Long winded sports announcer offends with beauty commentary
ESPN’s 73-year-old announcer, Brent Musburger, made headlines thanks to colorful commentary during college football’s Bowl Championship Series national championship game, spurring overly sensitive criticism that included the word “creepy” and sent Twitter abuzz. Katherine Webb, also known as Miss Alabama and girlfriend of University of Alabama’s quarterback, A.J. McCarron, cheered on the Crimson Tide, unaware […]
Soccer: 10 fun facts about ‘The Beautiful Game’
California Baptist University has a tradition of winning in both men’s and women’s soccer. Both Lancer squads are coming off National Christian College Athletic Association national championships and are competing for the top spot among Pacific West Conference competition. With the beginning of the new season, the opportunity now arises to gain a greater understanding […]
Strategic scouting positions teams for success
The road to the flag football championship “Fortuna Bowl” is long. When the game is over, and a new intramural flag football champion is crowned, the road to next year’s championship begins. Each year, the intramural league becomes more competitive, and teams have to take their games to new heights. The only way for these […]
College students catch fantasy football fever
Autumn comes with many entertaining fall festivities, one fun activity in particular is fantasy football. Fantasy football is an online activity that provides players the opportunity to keep up-to-date with their favorite NFL teams and players, as well as interact with friends and take part in competition. In fantasy football, a group of around 10 […]
College football teams find support
College football, and its teams, has a mysterious way of drawing an unordinary amount of conviction and devotion from its fans. The excitement that encom-passes Saturday football is a vital part of the college experience for students at many universities across the nation. For some families, generation after generation continues allegiance to an alma mater. […]