August 1, 2022
Issue No. 444
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Will Clark -- One
of a Kind
by Bruce Macgowan
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“Dag-gummit Bruce! I knew you were gonna ask me the first question. You never shut up! Yackity yack!" Will Clark was talking to me and a bunch of reporters in the Giants’ clubhouse during a postgame interview in the early 1990s.
To say that Will Clark was a distinctive ballplayer would be an understatement. Number 22 was colorful, sometimes brutally honest with reporters, one of the hardest working players I’ve ever seen and Mr. Clutch in critical moments of tight games.
It was nice to see the Giants honor him this past Saturday. During an emotional tribute, the club officially retired his Number 22 prior to a game with the Cubs. The event brought back many of the participants from his ‘Humm-Baby’ days of the late 1980s. Teammates Kevin Mitchell, Robbie Thompson and Barry Bonds, along with several other Giants notables were there. Giants’ broadcaster Mike Krukow gave a heartfelt tribute from the announcers’ booth upstairs, and managers Dusty Baker and Roger Craig gave short speeches which were pre-
recorded and shown on the big video board.
“Congratulations on a great career Will, you were a great ballplayer” said the original ‘Humm-Baby’ Craig. “But you would have been even better if you had listened more to me!”
That one elicited more than a few chuckles among the big crowd.
Clark started his big league career on opening day in 1986 by hitting a home run to dead center field off the great Nolan Ryan. It was a stunning moment, made even more remarkable because it came in his first at bat in the big leagues. He followed that up by hitting a home run one week later at Candlestick in his first at bat in front of the home fans off of Astros’ ace Mike Scott, who won the Cy Young award that year as Houston won the NL West.
Clark’s many brilliant moments including a remarkable series in the NLCS of 1989 vs. the Cubs. He smashed a grand slam off future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux in the first game at Wrigley field, then followed that up with the tie-breaking single in the eighth inning of game five of that series. That ringing single up the spine of the diamond turned out to be the game winner as the Giants won their first pennant in 27 years.
But my favorite memories of Clark were the many times I sat down and interviewed him before and after games. Clark was rarely in a good mood before games. He kind of reminded me of an NFL player getting ready to hit the field.
“I wanted to win each game so badly!” he used to say.
Clark spent a few minutes before each game putting on the distinctive lamp black under his eyes. “War paint,” he called it. He would grimace as he focused in on the task at hand and the expression became known as the ‘Nuschler Face,’ which was Clark’s middle name. Mike Krukow, who was Clark’s mentor, came up with that one. Krukow and his family had Clark live with them for his first two seasons in San Francisco, which bonded the young first baseman even closer to the club.
One time after a particularly tough loss during a losing streak, I trooped downstairs with about a dozen other reporters to get some reaction. I saw Clark sitting in front of his cubicle and immediately went over to talk with him. He wasn’t in a good mood.
“Will, the team is really struggling right now,” I said. Will looked up and nodded in agreement. But then I made a mistake.
“Maybe someone just needs to give this team a good kick in the pants, huh?” I kind of joked. Clark saw no humor in my comment.
“Listen Bruce, I don’t need nobody kicking me in the ass ok? If anybody's ass is gonna get kicked it’s gonna be me doing the kicking, ok?!”
Another time after he launched a massive game-winning homer up into the right field seats to beat Houston in a key August game during the 1987 pennant chase, Clark did something rare. He pulled a Reggie Jackson move, dropping his bat and standing at home plate to watch it arc majestically deep into the night.
“He threw me a curveball. I was looking for that pitch and just mashed it. I normally don’t do this, but I had to stand there and admire it a little. Dang, that was probably the longest homer I ever hit,” he told me with a chuckle.
I was in San Diego a month later when the Giants clinched their first division title in 17 years with a one-run win over the Padres. That’s unfortunately also the night Clark really went off. As I was interviewing players in the joyous clubhouse you could hear Clark’s distinctive, high pitched voice whooping and hollering.
KTVU’s Gary Park brought Clark over to the live TV camera for a quick interview and the 22-year-old Clark stunned Park and the audience:
“EXCITED AIN’T THE WORD GARY! WE WON IT! THAT’S DAMN
RIGHT!!! I’VE BEEN WAITING MY WHOLE F%$#&UNG LIFE FOR THIS!”
Clark was forgiven for his youthful indiscretion as fans knew they were going to get to watch something special for years to come.
“I love this game. I love the baseball diamond. I love hitting a baseball!” he once told me during an interview. He repeated those words when he spoke to the fans from the diamond Sunday.
And we LOVED watching Number 22, Will ‘The Thrill' Clark!
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Long-time Bay Area sportscaster Bruce Macgowan has been recording his 45 years of broadcast experience for a forthcoming book to be published shortly. For earlier articles by Macgowan, published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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“I am Will ‘The Thrill’ Clark. I am a part of San Francisco. And I am forever a Giant.” Nothing could have summed up the essence of Will Clark any better than his closing remarks at his retirement ceremony at Oracle Park on Saturday, July 30. Clark, a long-time San Francisco Giant, had his number 22 retired in a spirited ceremony which brought adoring fans to their feet time and again.
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Publisher: Christopher Weills
Marketing Director: Robert Moselle
Director of Sales: Ann Cooke
Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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THAT'S a tough crowd!
Chicago White Sox outfielder Scott Podsednik can attest.
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"Success consists of going from failure to failure
without loss of enthusiasm."
--Winston Churchill
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Letters to the Editor
Vin Scully calls "The Catch": Montana to Clark
National Football Conference Playoffs, January 10, 1982, 49ers beat Dallas, 28-27. As his trademark, Vin Scully remains silent and lets the crowd convey the excitement and joy.
That's what greatness understands.
Jacques Diamond
Oakland, CA
Will 'The Thrill' with Link
The G-Men's 'Will Clark Number -- Retirement Ceremony' was spectacular. Once more "The Thrill" won a big game for us -- the
team wouldn't dare lose!
Kristen LaRue
San Francisco
Techno-Discrimination
It's Friday night and it's time to watch the S.F. Giants vs. the Chicago Cubs home game, with Kruk & Kuip.
Chicago, "Hog Butcher for the World." (Carl Sandburg) vs. San Francisco, "San Francisco is 49 square miles surrounded by reality." (Paul Kantner).
Two great and storied baseball teams. Should be a great game. But wait! I can't watch it, because I don't "stream," and I don't want Apple TV. So, no game for me or for Chicago fans who are in town. What an embarrassment. What an insult! Who makes these decisions? The MLB, the teams, the networks?
When they do their data-crunch on how many watched it on Apple TV, maybe they can determine how many fans could not and did NOT watch it! It's Techno-Discrimination. "You either buy and use the new technology, or we don't let you watch your team play." It's that simple.
Robert A. Moselle, Esq.
Executive Director
Monterey, CA
The New Reality?
Hi Bob,
Liked your Letter. Has the PAC-12 turned into a 6-PAC yet?
D. Smith
Arizona
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland A's 5, Houston Astros 3
San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 0
San Jose Earthquakes 2, Real Salt Lake 2
Features & Commentary
ADC Partners presents Andy Dolich
Michael Phelps, From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee
Sports Haiku -- N.I.L., by Robert Moselle
The Passing of a Giant, by Dave Newhouse
Will Clark -- One of a Kind, by Bruce Macgowan
Organizations
Cal Bears
Oakland A's
Saint Mary's College Gaels
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
Santa Clara Broncos
Stanford Cardinal
USF Dons
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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Bill Russell
February 12, 1934 -- July 31, 2022
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The Passing of a Giant
by Dave Newhouse
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The sport of basketball, and the world of sport, owes so much to
Bill Russell, but Bill Russell owes something to the City of Oakland.
For it was in Oakland where the basketball legacy of Russell took shape at McClymonds High School in the 1950s, though his future legendary status hardly was evident at the time. That’s because, amazingly, he was a bench player as a Mack senior.
“He couldn’t hit the backboard with his shot,” quipped John Brodie, the future NFL quarterback who played for Oakland Tech against Russell.
Russell was a mid-year high school graduate before honing his game with a post-prep traveling team that played in various Northern California cities, where he learned the art of shadow defense, sticking to his man, shutting him down and blocking his shot. Seeing his potential, the University of San Francisco offered him a basketball scholarship. And the developing kid from Oakland didn’t disappoint from that point forward.
Russell, who died over the weekend at 88, is the most dominant basketball player of all time, and the greatest athlete America has produced in any sport. The distinction Russell has over all other athletes in this country, historically, is dominance.
He won two NCAA basketball championship at USF, which has no other NCAA hoops titles. He earned an Olympic hoops gold medal in 1956. Then he collected 11 NBA championships in 13 years with the Boston Celtics. Like I said, dominant.
He also is the first African American coach to win an NBA title, as a player-coach with the Celtics. (Fritz Pollard, who is black, coached an NFL champion in the 1920s, and John McLendon, also black, coached an American Basketball Association champion in 1961-62).
Russell, unlike any basketball player other than Wilt Chamberlain, changed the rule book. Because of Russell’s shot-blocking skills, goaltending was introduced. Chamberlain is credited with widening the key. Those two men revolutionized the game more than any other pair.
Michael Jordan is recognized by many as basketball's greatest player. But in hearing of Russell’s death, he said “The world has lost a legend.”
And not just a basketball legend, for Russell was a civil rights advocate who called out injustice, including in the City of Boston, which he labeled as “a flea market of racism.” He later softened his tone, calling Boston “an open city.” Maybe that’s why it took Boston until 2013 to erect a statue of Russell.
Well, it was in Boston where the NBA’s first all-black starting lineup occurred, just as it was at USF where the NCAA’s first all-black starting lineup took place, with Russell the starting center in both instances.
“I was an innovator,” he said of himself. Bill Bradley honored Russell thusly: “The smartest player ever to play the game.” President Brack Obama, thinking even higher, awarded Russell the Medal of Freedom in 2011. Russell fared worse as an NBA coach in Seattle and Sacramento, although greatness isn’t always a given.
Russell, regardless, traveled a unique road, moving from his birth place in Monroe, LA to Oakland when he was nine. Later in life, when Oakland was devaluing high school sports, Russell came to Oakland for a speaking engagement and said, prophetically, “Why are we at war with our children?”
Bill Russell was a special athlete, and a special human being.
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Dave Newhouse's journalism career spans more than half a century, including 45 years at the Oakland Tribune before his retirement in November 2011. His most recent book, The Yankee Way, is available in bookstores and on amazon.com. Dave grew up in Menlo Park, graduated from San Jose State, and has radio and television experience, in addition to his work as an award-winning sportswriter and columnist. For earlier articles by Dave published in
Sports Today, click HERE.
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San Francisco Giants 4
Chicago Cubs 0
July 31, 2022
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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out ten over seven shutout innings as the Giants earned a series win over the Chicago Cubs after a 4-0 victory on Sunday, July 31st at Oracle Park. Caption and
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Learn About Giants Hitting Coach Justin Viele
Batter up!! San Francisco Giants hitting coach, Justin Viele joins Amy G. for an in-depth discussion about his role. Find out what makes a successful hitter at the big-league level, Viele’s take on dropping a bunt and who’s the most underrated Giants hitter, in his humble opinion.
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Oakland A's 5
Houston Astros 3
July 26, 2022
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Oakland Athletics first baseman Chad Pinder hit his second grand slam over the span of nine games as the Athletics defeated the Houston Astros, 5-3, at RingCentral Coliseum on Tuesday, July 26th. Caption and
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For our 1-on-1 podcast series, in association with Sports Today,
over the next few weeks we will bring you a few of our latest podcasts, which cover topics ranging from cryptocurrency, brand marketing, college conference realignment, women's sports, the Oakland A's, Boston accents, how to get a good night's sleep, and so SO
much more. Enjoy!
Dave Almy & Andy Dallin
Principals
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Andy Dolich, Fan Controlled Sports & Entertainment
In this episode, the sports business legend lays into Oakland A’s ownership, laments the impending demise of the Pac 12, gets fired up about the Fan Controlled Football League, reveals his essential advice for getting a job in sports. And MUCH more.
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Michael Phelps -- From the Autograph Collection of Rich Yee |
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While I was an employee for Visa, USA in the Marketing Department, I had the good fortune of meeting a lot of celebrities that endorsed Visa and athletes that were sponsored by the company. At our 2004 end-of-the-year meeting we got a surprise guest appearance by Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps, Lenny Krayzelburg and Ian Crocker.
The three swimmers signed autographs, took photos and chatted with Visa employees for an hour. All three were very friendly and joked around and told stories of their recent Olympic experiences and memories. The one thing I can still remember about Michael Phelps is he was drinking Red Bull energy drinks one after the other. He must have gone thru 10 cans in the hour he spent with us. Several years later I was fortunate enough to photograph Michael Phelps at a
Santa Clara swim meet.
At the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics Michael Phelps won a total of five gold medals and two bronze. His total Olympic medal count is
23 gold, three silver and two bronze. This makes him the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time.
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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Sad. The 2022 Yanks are running away with the American League East.
Everybody knows the New York Yankees have the highest all-time regular season win–loss percentage (.570) in Major League Baseball history with a 10,511-7,943 win/loss record.
Because the Yankees came on the scene later than a few franchises, seven franchises have more wins. What franchise has the most regular season wins in MLB history?
(See answer below...)
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Haiku: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Sports Today! has expanded Haikus to embrace our readership and invites you to submit your own. Top entries will be published!
Thank you for your many entries!
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N.I.L.
Such A Deal!
Welcome to the world of short-term
NIL Entrepreneurs: those college athletes with little concern for diplomas and degrees but
a strong interest in easy money today. Worry about a degree? Tomorrow!
Play a year, use the Transfer Portal and
start all over. And get paid up front or
get paid to stay.
Are they students, independent contractors
or employees? It's a new industry,
regardless of the consequences or benefits.
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Name Image Likeness
Independent Contractors
Or Student Athletes
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Contributed by Robert Moselle
As noted in the USG's own Haiku below, we invite entries for "Best Sports Haiku." The winner will be published!
Sports Haikus ©️ USG/Sports Today's Haiku Invitation
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FORT WALTON BEACH, FL – Cal's Matthew Cindric and Trey Paster were named to the watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy presented by the Chick-fil-A Foundation on Thursday. The selection of Cindric and Paster marks the first time Cal has had more than one person on the honor's watch list. The Wuerffel Trophy is named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel from the University of Florida and awarded annually to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
Matthew Cindric, OL, 6-4, 295, R-Sr., 5th Season At Cal (Sammamish, WA/Skyline HS)
— Has been named to watch lists in the preseason prior to his 2022 senior campaign for the Rimington Trophy honor and the Wuerffel Trophy, while also earning preseason All-Pac-12 honors from Athlon (third team), Phil Steele (fourth team) and the Pac-12 media (honorable mention).
Trey Paster, ILB, 6-2, 220, Jr., 3rd Season At Cal (Merced, CA/Buhach Colony HS)
— Has played in 15 career games including five starts all as a 2021 sophomore and contributed 26 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss (-12 yards), three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries that he has returned for 55 yards including a 55-yard fumble return for a touchdown in season finale of his 2021 sophomore campaign against USC.
For a full report, visit HERE.
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Pohlen Named Director of Player Development
Pohlen will oversee a number of areas in new role
with the Cardinal
STANFORD, Calif. - Jeanette Pohlen, a 2011 graduate from Stanford and former Pac-10 Player of the Year, has rejoined the Cardinal as the Director of Player Development, announced Friday by Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball Tara VanDerveer.
A newly designed position for the program, Pohlen will assist in various areas focused on helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the court, while serving as a liaison with a number of other departments, on campus and beyond.
"I'm so grateful to be back with the program," said Pohlen. "Stanford has always felt like home, so having the opportunity to work in a program I know well with some amazing people is really exciting. I can't wait to get started!"
Playing for the Cardinal from 2007-11, Pohlen suited up in 150 career games, a number that held the program record prior to Anna Wilson and Alyssa Jerome surpassing that mark in 2022. Her 4,355 career minutes rank third in program history, as do her 269 made 3-pointers. She dished 560 career assists, ranking sixth in program history, while she still owns the single-season record with 96 career 3-pointers made her senior year.
The Cardinal went to four-straight Final Fours during Pohlen's playing career, including runner-up finishes in the NCAA Tournament in 2008 and 2010. Overall, Stanford was 137-14 with Pohlen and dominated conference play, winning the Pac-10 regular season and tournament titles all four years.
Pohlen was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year in 2011, also earning first-team All-America honors that season by the Associated Press and USBWA. A three-time All-Pac-12 player, she went on to be drafted in the first round of the WNBA Draft, selected ninth overall by the Indiana Fever. As a pro, she played in 148 career games with the Fever, winning the 2012 WNBA Championship.
"Jeanette is a perfect choice to develop this new position for our program," added VanDerveer. "Her knowledge of the team and department matched with her experience and success as a player will be important assets to our student-athletes."
Pohlen spent last season on staff as a coaching intern, as Stanford advanced to its second-straight Final Four, finishing the season 32-4.
By Stanford Athletics. For a full report, visit HERE.
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San José State Expands Partnership with
NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State Athletics and NBC Sports Bay Area have announced a new partnership for the 2022-23 year with 14 games airing live, along with six episodes of The Charge, SJSU's All-Access Show, and televising the annual Sammy Awards at the California Theatre in downtown San José. SJSU and NBC Sports Bay Area were a finalist for the 2022 Sports Video Group (SVG) College Media Awards for Most Outstanding Live Game Production for the New Mexico State-San José State football game last season.
"NBC Sports Bay Area is one of the preeminent regional television networks in the nation, and we are thrilled to build on our partnership in the sixth-largest media market in the country," said Director of Athletics Jeff Konya. "This is the largest regional network partnership in our school's history and allows us to further extend the San José State brand throughout California and the Bay Area."
The Spartans first teamed up with NBC Sports Bay Area last year to produce six episodes of The Charge, the Sammy Awards and four contests which included football, men's basketball and two women's basketball games in the inaugural year of this partnership. SJSU will increase this year's TV package to 14 games for 2022-23, including two football games, The Sammy's, six episodes of The Charge, and additional Olympic sports.
"We have so many unique stories here at San José State and this partnership will continue to allow us to showcase those stories and our tremendous student-athletes," said Deputy Athletics Director for PR and Content Strategy Scott MacDonald. "We received strong feedback from our alumni, fans, donors, staff and student-athletes, and look forward to providing more content to the Bay Area this season."
Highlights
- A total of 14 games will air on NBC Sports Bay Area and California in
2022-23
- Two football games will be produced on NBC Sports Bay Area, including the opener vs. Portland State (Sept. 1) and Colorado State (Nov. 5)
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Six episodes of The Charge (Check out the 2021-22 episodes)
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Televising the annual Sammy Awards (2022 Sammy's)
- Several basketball games will air on the regional sports networks
- Additional Olympic sports will air games on NBC Sports Bay Area and California
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Ferguson Joins SMC as Newest Recruit
MORAGA, Calif. — The roster for the 2023 softball season continues to take shape for Saint Mary's, as the Gaels have announced their latest recruit for the upcoming year. As announced on Friday by head coach Sonja Garnett, the Gaels are excited to welcome Hannah Ferguson to the Saint Mary's family.
A native of San Diego, Ferguson joins the Gaels as a recent graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in 2022. Standing at 5'7", Ferguson roams the outfield and put up elite numbers during her final season of high school. She hit .566 on the season, with 56 hits and 37 runs scored. She was on base a lot, reaching base safely at a .616 clip, and was always a threat to run, stealing 14 bases.
Ferguson was the captain of the Sun Devils during her junior and senior seasons, and racked up the awards during the same time span. She was a two-time Outstanding Offensive Player award winner, including being named the team MVP in 2022, and also made first team All-Palomar League as a junior and senior.
"Hannah is a savvy outfielder and is going to be a great addition with her speed and ability at the plate," noted coach Garnett. "Hannah is a lefty slapper who fits in nicely to our program and is a dedicated student."
With the addition of Ferguson, the Gaels have officially added eight new faces towards the 2023 roster. Stay up to date with all things Saint Mary's Softball this summer on SMCGaels.com.
For a full report, click HERE.
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Dons Honored as Top 25 Academic Team
in Division I
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The Women's Golf Coaches Association recently announced the top 25 teams with the highest team GPA for Division I, Division II and Division III as well as the top 10 teams for NAIA.
For USF, the Dons were named to the prestigious list for the second year in a row after finishing with a 3.790 combined team GPA between the fall and spring semesters. Notably, this GPA placed USF at No. 20 in Division I women's golf.
"I am so proud of the team for their accomplishments in the classroom over this past school year," said reigning WCC Co-Coach of the Year Sara Doell. "Student-athletes have a rigorous schedule balancing athletic and academic responsibilities and being successful on the course and in the classroom is not a given. These athletes worked for it and this hard work paid off this past year-both on the golf course and in the classroom. We had the best year-end national team ranking of 70 and best team GPA of 3.79 since I have been here on the Hilltop. Each member of this team was a part of our success this year, and I look forward to seeing how they develop in the upcoming school year!"
The list of teams who earned this honor at the Division I level in 2021-22 can be viewed below:
Place University Team GPA
1. University of New Mexico 3.961
2. Bellarmine University 3.900
3. University of Mississippi 3.890
4. St. John's University 3.875
5. North Dakota State University 3.865
6. University of Denver 3.856
T7. Creighton University 3.850
T7. Marshall University 3.850
9. University of South Florida 3.845
10. California State University, Sacramento 3.837
11. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 3.835
12. Old Dominion University 3.826
T13. Lipscomb University 3.825
T13. Winthrop University 3.825
15. Ohio University 3.820
16. Purdue University Fort Wayne 3.817
17. Seton Hall University 3.814
18. Arizona State University 3.811
19. Seattle University 3.800
20. University of San Francisco 3.790
For a full report, click HERE.
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Pair of Men’s Tennis Players Capture Summer Tournament Championships
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's tennis players Guillaume Dalmasso and Arthur Neuhaus captured a couple of summer tennis championships last week with Dalmasso winning the Brignoles tournament in his native France, while Neuhaus took the Laguna Creek Open in Elk Grove, California.
At the Laguna Creek Open, Neuhaus won six matches, dropping just a set. In the finals, he took down Dzianis Zharyn who plays at the University of Washington, in three sets 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3.
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San Jose Earthquakes 2
Real Salt Lake 2
July 30, 2022
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MATCH RECAP: Earthquakes 2, Real Salt Lake 2
Ebobisse scores 12th goal of 2022, sets new
single-season career-high
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday night at PayPal Park.
San Jose jumped out to an early lead in the 12th minute. After VAR awarded a penalty kick for a handball in the box, Cristian Espinoza converted the attempt. It marked the sixth consecutive match in which the Quakes scored first.
Real Salt Lake responded less than 10 minutes later when Jasper Loffelsend capitalized on a breakaway.
The Earthquakes regained the lead in the 62nd minute. Cristian Espinoza played a through ball to Jeremy Ebobisse and his low shot slid through the keeper’s legs. Espinoza and Ebobisse lead the team in assists (8) and goals (12), respectively.
RSL scored the equalizer in the final moments of the match. Six minutes into stoppage time, a cross fell to Jefferson Savarino at the back post and his volley snuck past goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski.
The Earthquakes will now prepare to host Inter Miami CF in a midweek match on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The match will kick off from PayPal Park at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on NBC Sports California, KNBR 1050 (English), and 1370 KZSF (Spanish).
MEDIA ASSETS
GAME NOTES
- The Earthquakes currently hold a 5-9-8 record (23 pts.) during the 2022 MLS regular season.
- San Jose is now 9-16-5 all-time vs. Real Salt Lake, including a 7-5-4 record at home.
- The Earthquakes are now 5-4-5 in MLS play under interim head coach Alex Covelo.
- Forward Jeremy Ebobisse scored his 12th goal of the season and the 39th of his MLS career. He ranks tied for fourth in MLS with 12 goals this season and he has now set a new single-season career-high.
- Midfielder Cristian Espinoza scored his sixth goal of the season and 14th goal of his MLS career. His goal marked his fourth goal of the season via penalty. Espinoza is one of three players in MLS with 6+ goals and 8+ assists this season (Luciano Acosta – CIN, Carlos Vela – LAFC).
- Defender Tanner Beason made his 50th MLS appearance, starting and playing 90 minutes. Beason was selected by San Jose in the first round (12th overall) of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.
MATCH INFORMATION
2022 MLS Regular Season, San Jose Earthquakes 2 – 2 Real Salt Lake, Saturday, July 30, 2022 – PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., Attendance: 12,411. Man of the Match: Cristian Espinoza
Scoring Summary: SJ (1-0) – Cristian Espinoza (penalty) 12’, RSL (1-1) – Jasper Loffeisend (Andrew Brody) 21’, SJ (2-1) – Jeremy Ebobisse (Cristian Espinoza) 62’, RSL (2-2) – Jefferson Savarino (Justin Meram, Anderson Julio) 90+5’
Misconduct Summary: RSL – Justen Glad (caution) 12’, RSL – Zac MacMath (caution) 15’, RSL – Maikel Chang (caution) 37’, SJ – Cristian Espinoza (caution) 45+2’, SJ – Jackson Yueill (caution) 85’, SJ – Jan Gregus (caution) 90+5’, SJ – Jefferson Savarino (caution) 90+6’
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES: JT Marcinkowski; Marcos Lopez, Tanner Beason, Nathan, Tommy Thompson (Paul Marie 65); Eric Remedi (Jan Gregus 65’), Jackson Yueill ©, Jamiro Monteiro; Benji Kikanović (Ousseni Bouda 79), Jeremy Ebobisse (Shea Salinas 90+2), Cristian Espinoza (Cade Cowell 79). Substitutes not used: Matt Bersano (GK), Oskar Ågren, Judson, Jack Skahan.
SHOTS: 14; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 11; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 3
REAL SALT LAKE: Zac MacMath; Andrew Brody, Justen Glad, Aaron Herrera, Marcelo Silva ©; Justin Meram, Jefferson Savarino, Nick Besler (Scott Caldwell 63), Maikel Chang (Anderson Julio 63), Jasper Loffeisend (Diego Luna 75); Sergio Cordova (Rubio Rubin 75).
Substitutes not used: Tomas Gomez (GK), Bode Hidalgo, Erik Holt, Johan Kappelhof.
SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 6; FOULS: 17; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 2
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES INTERIM HEAD COACH ALEX COVELO
On the approach moving forward to improve defensively:
“There is a moment when you cannot apply enough pressure to recover the ball high and then you have to have a more compact team, you have to recover behind the ball and have a good structure there, avoid crosses and understand that’s a team you need to control very well. As a game, as soccer goes, it’s a collective component that we are working on. We know we need to shift the lines, our midfielders need to control situations, and our wingers have to help. Then there is an individual component, the technical and tactical action that the player has to read. I think it is very clear, we need to read and understand it better.”
On the team morale in the locker room:
“Right now, all of us are very frustrated and sad because they scored on the last play. Those are three points that would’ve helped us. We have to recover and recover mentally; soccer provides you with opportunities. We play Wednesday against Inter Miami CF which is an important game, and we have to stand up and fight again with the mentality to win the game because we have done it before, and we can do it.”
SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES MIDFIELDER CRISTIAN ESPINOZA
On what the team must do to avoid these outcomes again:
“Clearly, we need to be a little bit more intelligent when we are winning and play with that nervousness from the other team especially when playing at home which is what all teams do in the league when they have a lead. We need to defend that lead on all plays no matter how little they may seem. It is always important to maintain that lead no matter what. We need to learn from that, and it needs to happen quick because there are less and less games as the season goes on. Even though things may not be going well, our mentality stays the same: to try to reach the playoffs. And as long as there is a chance to qualify, our objective stays the same.”
On if he’s fatiguing from heavy minutes:
“I actually feel really good. I like to be part of the starting 11. Physically and mentally, I am okay, ready to go for the rest of the season. But if the coach thinks I should start on the bench, it is a coach’s decision and we have to take in those decisions. For me, I’ll tell you that I want to play every single game and every single minute.”
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Construction Projects to Begin November
MONTEREY, Calif., July 29, 2022 – The County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to approve the project budget of $14,902,198 and directed staff to proceed with replacing the start/finish bridge and resurfacing the 2.238-mile road course at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Owned by the County of Monterey, the investment represents the Supervisors’ deep commitment to ensuring the long-term future of the internationally known facility. Granite Construction was awarded the project.
In making the presentation before the Board, Randell Ishii, Director of Public Works, Facilities, and Parks; and Bryan Flores, Chief of Parks, illustrated the economic benefits of completing the two projects in unison. The start/finish bridge is reaching the end of its lifespan and requires replacement for public safety while also enhancing future revenue opportunities.
John Narigi, President and General Manager of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, praised the public works, facilities and parks staff for their support and management, whose department assumed oversight of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area late last year.
“Mr. Ishii and Mr. Flores expertly presented the scenarios for what this facility needs to keep it among the elite tracks in the world and for the betterment of Monterey County residents and businesses,” Narigi said. “Their expertise and commitment to the Laguna Seca Recreation Area is what delivered this project from conception to implementation. They and the Board of Supervisors are owed a major round of applause.”
In April, the Board of Supervisors approved an estimated cost of $9,725,000 for the two critical projects. But because of the unprecedented worldwide influences of increased transportation and petroleum costs, the cost of the project came in well over the estimate.
“I will admit that I was very concerned the increased costs that were completely out of anyone’s control might negatively affect proceeding with the project,” Narigi added. “The Supervisors’ questions and concerns for the increased funding was evident, but they also knew how important Laguna Seca is to the Monterey County economy, impacting our local retail and hospitality industries and the non-profits which support operational needs during event weeks. Their support is the strongest voice the Laguna Seca Recreation Area has received and indicates their commitment to a bright, multi-use future for the park.”
Construction is scheduled to begin in November that will close the racing surface. The campgrounds will remain open daily and there are many activities being planned that will utilize WeatherTech Raceway for both non-racing and non-motorsport events. The Paddock and Hagerty Marketplace will be open to a wide variety of activities that can be held while construction is occurring. If interested in booking an event at Laguna Seca Recreation Area, please contact Karen Carr at 831-242-8202 or email at Carrk@laguna-seca.com.
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11,301 wins for the
San Francisco Giants
The Giants franchise, with a 20-year jump (founded in 1883) on the Yankees' franchise (1903), has a
11,301-9,773 record.
W/L record for all franchises. The Red Sox have the
fifth highest W/L percentage.
I was surprised to see how many ties each franchise
had before game lights were introduced!
Go Red Sox!
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