West powerlifting finishes first
The Victoria West powerlifting team started the season off in a winning note with a first place finish at the Goliad meet on Saturday. Eighteen schools, including Victoria East, competed in the meet. Floresville finished second and only the Top 2 teams were announced. Martin Armenta and Matt Hartman finished ...
Getting over the hump
It looks like the Texas basketball program has taken the title of “Next Year’s Champions” away from the Dallas Cowboys. The latest NCAA Tournament loss to Arizona shows what separates Texas from programs like Kansas and Duke. While UT fans are still talking about the fast count and a blown ...
Texas in the NCAA Tournament
I had the same thought as thousands of Americans who filled out an NCAA Tournament bracket. “If Texas can get their act together they can make the Final Four, but that’s a big if.” In the Victoria Advocate office pool I went I figured it’s better to dance with the ...
Thanks Green Bay
If you’re a college football fan please thank the Green Bay Packers today. Why you say? Well they just gave all of us a counter point to one of the biggest arguments for the BCS. BCS proponents argue that having a college football playoff diminish the importance of the regular ...
NCAA Fairness
My sixth grade homeroom teacher Mr. Garcia had a motto that went something like "Don't insult my intelligence, I don't insult yours." Today I echo Mr. G.'s saying towards the NCAA. On Dec. 29 the NCAA issued a statement regarding the fairness of the delayed suspensions of Terrelle Pryor and ...
Sports Naughty and Nice
With Christmas just a few days away I’ve compiled a sports naughty and nice list for 2010. Or at least the top 3. Naughty: 1. LeBron James – The Decision, need I say more? 2. 2010 UT Sports – The baseball team loses to TCU on their home field in ...
Texas' search for a D.C.
Less than a week after Greg Davis’ departure Texas head coach Mack Brown finds himself scrambling after defensive coordinator and head coach in waiting Will Muschamp took the head coaching job at Florida. Suddenly the Longhorns need a new defensive signal caller. In order to prevent chaos from erupting at ...
New Longhorns Offensive Coordinator
Many Longhorn fans got what they wanted on Monday when Greg Davis retired after 13 seasons as the University of Texas Offensive Coordinator. Although Boise State’s Bryan Harsin and current UT running backs coach Major Applewhite are likely to be two candidates to replace Davis, for me the choice is ...
Making a run to state
Although she finished in 46th place at the UIL Cross Country State Championships, the hard work still paid off for Victoria East senior Leesa Morales. After battling a femur injury and knee tendonitis her freshman and sophomore years and not running her junior year Morales became the first Titan to ...
More is Less
While I respect the work the coaches, players and parents of all seven schools in TAPPS Div. I, District 2 put into playing and supporting these teams throughout the season, too many teams get in. The importance of district play is diluted when all you have to do is win ...
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