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...Eric Groszyk, were expected to need a gradual introduction to the rigors of running a Division I offense. That contingency plan turned out to be entirely unnecessary. Housman immediately showed that he was no conventional first-year player and, after playing well in the preseason, was named the starter for the season opener against Vermont. The rookie scored 13 points, handed out 3 assists, grabbed four rebounds, and never looked back.“I put a lot of hard work in over the summer [and] during the year,” Housman said. “I felt...
...early returns are positive. In the U.S., Adidas' soccer-footwear sales are up 23% over last year. Globally, Adidas "has production problems right now, demand [for the Tunit] is so high," says Klaus Filbry, head of soccer for Adidas America. A starter kit, including one set of uppers, an insole and three sets of studs, costs $170, but the real revenue potential for Adidas, and retailers, lies in the add-ons: $80 for each extra upper and $40 for an additional insole. Adidas is about to launch 32 new uppers, with the colors and imprints of each World Cup nation...
...Stephen Wendell took Taylor Meehan’s ground ball to the bag himself for the game’s final out, prompting the Tiger bench to erupt in celebration as the heartbroken Crimson looked on.“They were celebrating on the field,” Harvard starter Adam Cole said, “I remember looking at the picture of us on our field celebrating and then seeing them have that kind of experience. It’s really frustrating, especially after having so much confidence going in.” Princeton exploded for seven runs...
...Brown said. “He’s been amazingly consistent. As a team, we need to give him more run support and play some defense behind him.”Cole has thus far demonstrated maturity far beyond his years, and has become a dominant number two starter for Harvard. He ranks ninth in the league with a 4.03 ERA, and allowed only two runs over 7 2/3 innings in an 8-2 victory over Princeton last month. As a team, the Crimson ranks fourth in the league with a 5.58 ERA.Yet, by the numbers, the Harvard pitching...
...nearly every level and in every sport requiring a goaltender, every team has “the goalie” and “the back-up goalie.” The goalie is the man, the starter, and only when he struggles or when the team holds a big lead does the back-up see any playing time.This is not the case for the Harvard men’s lacrosse team. Sophomore Evan O’Donnell and Freshman Joe Pike have split time in goal all season long. O’Donnell starts and plays the first half...