By Mike Flach
In a much-hyped press conference on Tuesday, the University of Calgary Athletics Department unveiled a two-pronged attack on the apathetic student body and public. Teaming with the Calgary Herald, the department revealed new jerseys as well as a revamped web page. After casting aside my initial disappointment at not seeing Rex (our official mascot for… Continue reading New logo, new clothes, new slogan
By Mike Flach
Don’t look for parades and soldiers at Calgary’s former Canadian Forces Base this August. In a week and a half, the University of Calgary Dinosaurs football team will be storming and capturing the base for its own use as a training facility. By living and training on the base for five days, the coaching staff… Continue reading Football boot camp
By Mike Flach
The Dinosaurs hockey program got a terrific boost this summer with the addition of former NHL center Joel Otto as the team’s new assistant coach, replacing the recently departed Mike Chomack.“I think it’s an incredible plus for the program here. [Otto is] a guy that’s extremely recognizable to anyone that has followed the NHL at… Continue reading Former Flame signs
By Mike Flach
I fell in love in Australia. The subtle curves. The smooth, soft feel of the skin. The sweet smell of sweat. The gentle touch. The scream of pain as one Aussie rules football player puts his cleats into his opponent’s back. All of these have converted me to an all-out footy fan.Australian rules football, or… Continue reading Biggest thing from Oz sinceYahoo Serious
By Mike Flach
I fell in love in Australia. The subtle curves. The smooth, soft feel of the skin. The sweet smell of sweat. The gentle touch. The scream of pain as one Aussie rules football player puts his cleats into his opponent’s back. All of these have converted me to an all-out footy fan.Australian rules football, or… Continue reading Biggest thing from Oz since Yahoo Serious
By Mike Flach
"Consistency," explained Dinos forward Scott Kelly.That was the Dinos’ weakness this weekend, splitting two games against the Brandon Bobcats. The first was won 5-4 in overtime. Forward Judd Casper stood out with two goals. Game two was an entirely different story, however. After the first two periods, the Dinos were down 6-0. "We came out… Continue reading Can’t spell average without rag