 Uphill climb awaits USU at Oregon, Oregon State
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“With a 1-1 record, the USU soccer team heads to Oregon this weekend to take on two Pac-10 contenders in Oregon and Oregon State.
As tough and deep as the Pac-10 is in football, it is a similar powerhouse in women's soccer, USU head coach Heather Cairns said.”
'A top-two team'
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“Leave it to the preseason polls to get a team fired up. After a third-place finish in the WAC last season, Utah State was predicted to finish fifth in the WAC by the preseason coaches' poll. "I do think that they have underestimated us, and we're just excited to get playing and show them how good we are," senior outside hitter Melissa Osterloh said.”
Rivalry in the desert
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“No defense would ever wish to be run over by a walk-on quarterback. To avoid a repeat of 2007's season-opener against UNLV, the USU football team must not allow it to happen Saturday when they take on the Rebels in Las Vegas. Kickoff is set for 8:06 p.m. Last season the Aggies blew their fourth-quarter lead against UNLV by allowing freshman quarterback Travis Dixon to scorch the defense with his scrambling ability.”
Campus gets safety Web site
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“USU has created a campus safety Web site in response to a national increase in student suicide and threatening behavior, a rising expectation from parents about university safety involvement, as well as a legislative bill requiring all universities to have a safety emergency notification system.”
More healthy Be Well options available for USU employees
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“Sometimes being a teacher has all the perks: tenure, chances to research in a desired field of study, shorter work days and now a personal trainer. USU teachers, as well as other university employees, have new health and fitness options available through the Employee Wellness Center and the employee wellness program, said Caroline Shugart, director for employee wellness.”
USU goes green
by The StatesmanAug 28, 2008“USU landscaping has been remodeled to take environmental sustainability into consideration by improving the irrigation systems on campus and replacing existing gardens with alternatives that conserve water, said Heidi Kratsch, assistant professor and extention ornamental horticulture specialist in the department of plants, soils, and climate.”
COLUMN: If the polls are correct, will it be just to fire Guy?
by The StatesmanAug 26, 2008“If the preseason football polls are the ultimate source on how things really should be, USU head football coach Brent Guy should be able to let out a sigh of relief.
What's to worry about when you're picked by the Western Athletic Conference's coaches and media to finish in ninth (last) place in the league? Anybody can finish in last place-all you have to do is nothing.”
QB spot to be two-man job
by The StatesmanAug 26, 2008“With only one snap between three men, the quarterback position on the USU football team is a question mark in every sense of the word.
Junior Jase McCormick-who completed 25-of-40 passes in 2007-quit the team just as fall camp began. That left Sean Setzer, a senior from Portland, Ore.”
Will defensive depth aid Ags?
by The StatesmanAug 26, 2008“Last year's outlook for the USU defense was this: the Aggies returned all 11 starters and were optimistic about the season.
The result: They ranked 106th nationally in yards allowed per game (450.3 yards per game) and 101st in points allowed (33.8).”
10 things to do before you graduate
by The StatesmanAug 26, 2008“1. "Eat Aggie ice cream! If you miss out on that, there is something seriously wrong with you." - Melanie Brown, junior, COMD 2. "Become a True Aggie...multiple times." - Ryan Hutchings, sophomore, engineering 3. "Go skinny dipping in the river behind Old Farm apartments.” | News Topics
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