1/6/10
1/5/10
Humanitarian Bowl
Still celebrating Idaho's thrilling victory in the Humanitarian Bowl?
Here
is Mark Schlereth singing the Idaho Fight Song on ESPN's Mike and Mike
radio show. After the huge victory, he continued to show his Vandals
pride on SportsCenter.
If you want to relive the game, check out the highlights here.
Basketball
Come
cheer on both Idaho basketball teams at home in Cowan Spectrum this
Saturday, Jan. 9. Women's basketball opens WAC play against Fresno
State at 3 p.m. Men's basketball looks go improve to 2-1 in the WAC
against Louisiana Tech. Tipoff is 5:05 p.m.
Swimming
Treasa Ring won the 100 butterfly
at the Jan. 2 meet against New Mexico State. The Vandals continue their
road trip with a meet at Northern Arizona this Saturday, Jan. 9.
12/18/09
Mike Iupati: Mike Iupati has been named a consensus All-American. He is the first consensus All-American at the Football Bowl Subdivision in Vandals history.
Humanitarian Bowl:
The Lewiston Tribune blogs about the "Vandal vibe" from Thursday's practice.
12/17/09
Football:
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports rated all the bowl games and the Humanitarian Bowl was sixth on his list.
Jake Alger of the Idaho Press believes Mike Iupati has earned the right to be on the list of Vandal greats.
Basketball:
It may be winter break, but the Vandals aren't resting.
The women's basketball team plays at Long Beach State on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m.
The
men travel to Portland for a rematch with the Pilots on Tuesday, Dec.
22 at 7 p.m. The Vandals look to beat the Pilots for the second time
this season.
12/16/09
12/14/09
Football
Mike Iupati continues to be rewarded for his outstanding
play this season. He was recognized as a Football Writers Association
of America All-American over the weekend, the first Vandal to receive this
honor. Iupati is also a first team choice by CBSSports.com.
The team had its annual awards banquet Saturday night in
Moscow. Quarterback Nate Enderle was named MVP. The full list of awards can be
found here.
Don’t forget to purchase your Humanitarian Bowl tickets and
cheer on the Vandals against Bowling Green on Dec. 30.
Men’s Basketball
The Vandals held
off Eastern Oregon, 82-77, on Saturday.
Idaho’s scheduled Dec. 30 exhibition game against
Lewis-Clark State has been moved to Dec. 29. The team will play at Qwest Arena
in Boise instead of Memorial Gym, thus adding to the “Vandal
vibe” in Boise that week. Tipoff is 7 p.m. Idaho’s cheerleaders and band
will perform. Coach Akey and the football team are scheduled to attend as well.
12/11/09
Mike Iupati
Mike Iupati was one of the finalists for the Outland Trophy
to honor college football’s top interior lineman. Nebraska’s Ndamukong
Suh, a Heisman Trophy candidate, took home the award at Walt Disney
World last night. The honors continue for Iupati, who was named a Walter Camp All-American at the event.
Football
Coach Akey reflects on the successful 2009 season
thus far as the Vandals gear up for their bowl game. He also talks
about improvement for next year and the future of Idaho football.
The Argonaut discusses the pressure for both the football team and Vandals fans to represent Idaho at the Humanitarian Bowl.
Swimming & Diving
While Idaho students finish finals and head home for winter break, the swim team begins the toughest part of its season.
The Vandals will train in an outdoor pool at Arizona State for two
weeks after Christmas before meets at New Mexico State and Northern
Arizona.
12/10/09
Football
The winner of the Outland Trophy Award will be announced
tonight at the Home Depot ESPN College Football Awards Show at the Walt Disney
World resort in Orlando, Fla. Mike Iupati is one of
three finalists along with Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh and Oklahoma State’s Russell Okung. Coach Akey, who coached
2002 Outland Trophy winner Rien Long at Washington State, will be at the awards
ceremony with Iupati.
The show will air
at 4 p.m. PT on ESPN.
Football
& Men’s Basketball
The Idaho
Press talks about the excitement of the Vandals playing in the Humanitarian
Bowl. It also discusses the opportunity for the men’s basketball team to rise
to the top of the WAC this season.
Hoops Weekend
Come out and support your Vandals this weekend. The women
take on Portland tomorrow night at 7 p.m., and the men host Eastern Oregon on
Saturday at 5:05 p.m.
The women then travel to Missoula for a showdown with
Montana at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Men’s Basketball
The Vandals look to hand
Washington State its third straight loss tonight in Pullman. Tip off is 8 p.m.
and the game will be televised on FSN Northwest. This cross-border rivalry is
the longest continuous men’s basketball series west of the Mississippi.
Tonight’s game in Beasley Coliseum will mark the 105th
consecutive year Idaho and WSU have played. WSU head coach Ken Bone said of the Vandals,
“Idaho’s got a good team. They’re well-coached. They’ve got quickness, good
personnel. They’re a good club.”
The Lewiston
Tribune and Spokesman-Review
both have game previews.
Football
KREM talks about De’Maundray
Woolridge’s journey to Idaho
and the success he’s had this season, rushing for 853 yards and 16 touchdowns.
12/8/2009
WAC
Honors
Seven
Vandals earned spots on the all-WAC
football teams. Mike Iupati and Shiloh Keo were both named to the first team.
Iupati was a second-team all-WAC selection in 2008 while Keo made the second
team in 2007. Five other Idaho players were second-team selections for 2009:
Max Komar, Irv Stevens, Aaron Lavarias, JoJo Dickson, and Trey Farquhar.
Humanitarian
Bowl
The
Idaho Press-Tribune talks about the Vandals’ return to Bronco Stadium
as the home team.
This
Week
The
men’s basketball team travels across the border to face Washington State on
Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ticket information can be found here.
The Vandals will host Eastern Oregon on Saturday at 5:05 p.m.
The
Portland Pilots visit Memorial Gym again, but this time it’s the women’s team.
Tip-off for Idaho women’s basketball is Friday at 7 p.m.
12/7/09
Vandals Go Bowling
It’s official – Idaho will play in the Roady’s
Humanitarian Bowl in Boise on Dec. 3. The Vandals face Bowling Green (7-5)
from the Mid-American Conference. This is Idaho’s first bowl
appearance since 1998, and what a great bowl in our home state.
Tickets went on sale this morning at 8 a.m. Make sure to
get yours so you don’t miss out! Tickets are available online here.
In other football news, Mike Iupati was named an American
Football Coaches Association All-American. The senior guard is also a
finalist for the Outland Trophy which honors college football’s best interior
lineman.
Men’s
Basketball
After falling to Cal State Northridge by two points on
the road, the Vandals returned to Memorial Gym to rout
the No. 25-ranked Portland Pilots. This was Idaho’s first win over a ranked
opponent since 1982. Coach Akey announced the football team’s bowl bid during a
halftime speech.
Swimming &
Diving
For the first time since the Idaho swimming and diving
program’s reinstatement, the Vandal women are on a three-match win streak. Idaho
claimed victories in nine of 13 races to beat
Nevada 151-92. The Vandals next dual meet is at New Mexico State on Jan. 2.
Men’s Tennis
Lachlan Reed was named WAC
Player of the Month for November. The junior from Brisbane, Australia,
advanced to the semifinals of the PNW Intercollegiate Tournament in Seattle
last month.
12/1/09
Bowl News
The football regular season is over, and we will know the
Vandals’ bowl scenario by next week. The Idaho Statesman talked to some
insiders about what we might expect
for Vandal post-season football.
Basketball
Even with the football regular season finished, the schedule
is packed with events this week. We have
women’s basketball in Memorial Gym on December 1, 3 and 6. The men will be away
at Cal State Northridge on December 3 before returning to Memorial Gym on
December 6 to face the University of Portland. The No. 25-ranked Portland
Pilots are off to a 5-1 record.
Swim & Dive
The swimming and diving team won its first two meets against
San Diego and Seattle University and will be in Moscow on December 4 at 5:00
p.m. competing against Nevada. Treasa
Ring already received WAC honors following her first collegiate meet in
late October.
Volleyball Live Blog 11/19/09
Football 11/19/09
The Idaho Press-Tribune takes a look at the positives of Idaho's defeat at BSU. "The Vandals have a truly legitimate offense..."
Volleyball 11/18/09
Volleyball will play its final home match of the year against Boise State on Thursday, November 18, at Memorial Gym. Four seniors will bid farewell to their home court but not to the season. The Vandals still have the WAC tournament in Las Vegas, Nev.
The Spokesman Review talks about Sarah Conwell's season.
WBB 11/18/09
The Spokesman Review did a story on point guard Charlotte Otero. Did you know she averaged 40.6 minutes a game last year? I'm exhausted just thinking about it. The women's basketball team will be back in town on November 22 against Montana State. The women's basketball rewards program is in full swing as well. It's free to sign up, and the more games you attend, the more rewards you earn.
Football 11/9/09
sneff@uidaho.edu
Basketball 11/6/09
Tonight the Women's and Men's basketball teams' tipoff with exhibition matches, both being played in Memorial Gym. This will be the first season for the Women's basketball rewards program. Sign up is free and the more games you come to the more points you earn towards prizes throughout the season.
The student support group 'Vandalizers' will of course be out in force and if you are a U of I student you should join now. This year your attendance will be tracked and earn you points, which will get you preferential treatment by the athletic department staff along with other exciting benefits.
Come watch the Women take on Eastern Oregon at 6:00 p.m. and the Men against St. Martin's at 8:05 p.m.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Idaho Football News 11/5/09
There is plenty of football news ahead of Saturday's nationally televised game vs. Fresno State.
KREM 2 Spokane, with video.
http://www.krem.com/sports/Idaho-prepares-for-a-showdown-against-Fresno-St-69247707.html
Idaho Statesman talks with coach Akey about the psychology of mental toughness.
http://www.idahostatesman.com/vandalsports/story/960288.html
Idaho Press Tribune takes the pulse of Vandal football so far this season.
http://www.idahopress.com/sports/?id=27536
ESPN has their projections for this weekend.
http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/12022/non-aq-picks-week-10
sneff@uidaho.edu
Idaho Football 11/3/09
Football Live Blog 10/31/09
Volleyball Live Blog
Football Highlights
Rhino 10/20/09:
Did anyone catch the new leader at the football game on Saturday? If you didn't, you missed out. The new camouflaged Rhino 4x4 made its debut in the Kibbie dome this past Saturday. What better way to lead 'Akey's army' onto the field than with this beast?
I was lucky enough to be the driver of this ATV, chauffeuring Joe Vandal in style! This was my first time behind the wheel but no worries for Joe, I peaked at this picture before revving up the engine. I can't say I read the instructions but I am a visual learner anyway.
The Rhino will make its next appearance at the Homecoming game versus Louisiana Tech on October 31st.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Weekend Recap 10/19/09:
Volleyball:
Idaho took down Nevada 3-0, 25-23, 25-22, and 25-22 on Friday. Coach Debbie Buchanan talks about what it takes to win close games. Volleyball plays Nevada at home, this Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Soccer:
The Vandals beat Boise State 3-1 on Sunday. This included 2 beautiful shots that found the net and a header goal. Chelsea Small, a freshman had two of the three goals.
Football:
Idaho football got another big win on Saturday. Here is what other sources had to say about the game and the Vandals future.
Seattle Times
Spokesman Review
Idaho Statesman
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Football Live Blog:
Football:
The ESPN College Football Nation Blog does an in depth interview with the Vandals' leading receiver, Max Komar.
Vandal News:
Soccer:
Idaho soccer is set to take on Boise State at Guy Wicks Field this Sunday at 12:00 p.m. The Vandals and Broncos will clash in this epic rivalry match, promising a heightened level of competitive spirit. The Vandals have struggled recently since knocking off the undefeated Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters on October 2nd. I'll be looking for a couple goals from leading goal scorer and DEFENDER Sari Morrison, she has netted 7 so far this season.
Golf:
If you haven't heard, the women's golf team just won their third tournament of the season. That's three out of four and if my math skills are still up to par (pun intended), that is 75% of their tournaments. Their last tournament of the fall season will be at the Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown at Boulder Creek, October 26th - 28th.
Football:
The Vandal football team is looking to keep their streak alive when Hawai'i roles into town this Saturday. The ESPN blogger as well as the Idaho Statesman have some thoughts on the game and what the implications might be for the Vandals.
If you missed it, KREM posted a video interview with Coach Akey.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Vandal Photo Gallery 10/13/09
The Vandal website is bringing even more new content for your viewing pleasure. The videos will continue to come, but we have now launched the Vandal photo gallery. Slowly but surely, the new Vandal photo store is growing. Take a look to see images from football, soccer and volleyball We will be updating this with new photos as the season goes on so make sure you check back to regularly for new content.
Go HERE to see the newest images.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Soccer 10/9/09
The Vandals soccer team is off to its best start in history. If you missed the match last Friday, the Vandals knocked off previously undefeated Louisiana Tech in the final 15 seconds of overtime to win 1-0. From the perspective of a former player and coach, their success can be attributed to their poise, confidence, and an all around team effort. Make sure to follow HERE at 3:00 p.m. today on the live blog. You can follow the 1:00p.m. Sunday match against Utah State on the live blog HERE.
Volleyball Live Blog 10/8/09
Football Highlights 10/8/09
Weekend Wrap-up 10/3/09
What a phenomenal weekend for Vandal Athletics! Soccer started things off with a win at Louisiana Tech. The Lady Techsters were undefeated until the Vandals showed up and put them away with 15 seconds left in overtime. You couldn't ask for a more exciting way to start conference play! Check out the recap of Friday's thriller here.
Women's cross country runner Teegan Schoch put on a show and burned the field at the Charles Bowles Willamette Invitational.
I have a confession. Saturday was the first volleyball match I have EVER been to...in my life. I had no idea what to expect and was lucky to sit next to former Vandal 'Volleyballer' and new marketing intern/blogger Kelsey James. Without her, I would have been lost on scoring, traditions and why one person wears a different colored jersey. The Vandals beat Fresno State in five games.
Last but not least was the Vandal football team putting on a great performance in a packed Kibbie Dome. If you didn't make it, you missed a great victory over Colorado State. I'm sure you scoured the internet for articles released. Here is a great interview with Coach Akey for your enjoyment.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Football Live Blog 10/3/09
Marching Band 9/30/09
I've been lucky enough to become closely acquainted with the University of Idaho marching band. I have no personal ties, rather they have been playing Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' with nice transitions to 'Bad' and 'Beat it' outside my office window for the last three weeks. I've even taken some time off to watch them practice their dance moves, looking good! You can see their performance during halftime of the San Diego State football game below.
I can only anticipate what they will deliver for this Saturday's game.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Women's Golf 9/29/09
The Idaho women's golf team has been nothing short of impressive this season. The Vandals already have two big wins under their belt - the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic by four strokes and the WSU Inland Classic by 13 strokes. In addition, the Vandals had an even greater accomplishment this past summer that some of you might have missed. The Idaho women's golf team is highly intelligent, here is an article to prove it.
The Vandals have three more tournaments this autumn and then head into winter workouts to prepare for spring competition. One of these tournaments will be played at the Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Wash. Sahalee was the home to the PGA Championship in 1998 which was won by Vijay Singh.
sneff@uidaho.edu
Soccer 9/28/2009
The women's soccer team is off to their best start in team history. One reason for this is the ice cold poise of Senior Sari Morrison when converting PKs. She has three of them so far this season. Sari is also the Vandals' overall leading scorer with five goals, which is impressive considering she plays from the left defensive position.
The soccer team starts conference play away at Louisiana Tech this Friday, October 2. Make sure to come out and support the Idaho soccer team when they return home.
Here are a couple of Sari's Goals:
9/18/09
9/25/09
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Idaho Football 9/28/2009
Volleyball Blog 9/24/09
Have you ever been homesick? Try playing 14 matches away from home (approx. 24 days total, including travel) before having your home opener. This is the situation the Vandal volleyball team has faced during the 2009 season. They will conclude their long road stint with a match against Eastern Washington on September 30 and then finally return to home sweet home, please no Motley Crue references!
Anyway, welcome the mighty Vandals back to Moscow on October 3 at 1 p.m. This is the NEW start time for the Vandals' first home match of the season.
Present your Idaho-Colorado State football ticket at the volleyball match and get in for $1.
What a deal!
Fun Fact: Eastern Washington served as the summer training facility for the Seattle Seahawks for many years
sneff@uidaho.edu
Vandal Football 9/23/2009
Here are some early season highlights from Idaho Football:
Akey's Army in the Thunderdome 9/22/09
You're probably asking yourself. What are you talking about Idaho athletics blogger? Akey's Army in the Thunderdome? Well, big news Vandal fans. ESPNU has picked up the October 3rd football game vs. Colorado State. This means a couple of things.
First, Due to the ESPN broadcast the game time has moved from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Second, we want to blackout the dome. A black shirt, body paint, hat, socks, full battle suit, it all works for us.
Lastly, if you don't come to the game you're probably going to be the only one not there. It's time to show the NATION how loud the Kibbie Dome can get.
Important to note:
Everyone:
- This is a nationally televised game - time to showcase THE University of IDAHO!
All Fans:
- Buy your tickets on-line, by phone or at the ticket office in the days prior to the game. If you wait to buy them at the Kibbie Dome, expect to wait in line or not get in at all.
- The always enjoyable thunderstix will be given away, but make sure to be there early to get yours.
Students:
- You will be REQUIRED to have a hard ticket to get into the game. You can pick up your 1 free ticket with your student I.D. at the Kibbie Dome ticket office starting at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 23.
- Buy and pick up your GUEST tickets when you get your student tickets or face the wrath of a sold out Kibbie Dome.
I was there on Saturday vs. San Diego State and it was reminiscent of the ear popping games I went to in the Kingdome as a kid. Let's pack it out this time. Let's black it out!
sneff@uidaho.edu
Vandal Football 9/21/09
Coming off a winning performance like Saturday's, you can always expect some love from the media. More big offense by the Vandals and this time it comes with a win. There is also a nice article on Daniel Hardy from Friday. This doesn't include his four receptions for 76 yards on Saturday.
Woolridge is also getting some love for his big day on Saturday.
Also check out the game recap: Vandals see the light, whip San Diego State
sneff@uidaho.edu
Tailgating 9/18/09
As I walked to my car last night I saw what Vandal pride was all about. It was Thursday night and the RV's had already started to stake their place in the reserved lot. With their Idaho flags flying high, these devoted fans deserve an extra pat on the back. Tomorrow they will be the ones with a full breakfast spread that we will all be jealous of.
This is what Wikipedia had to say about tailgating. "The term "Tailgating" originated in the parking lot of Yankee Stadium in 1957 by Angela Pisani, wife of team doctor Anthony Pisani. Mrs. Pisani set-up her station wagon "tailgate" with sandwich and other lunch items for her children and friends. A reporter inquired about her "car picnic" and she said that it's actually more of a "Tailgate" Party."
At least one good thing has come out of the Yankee organization.
Let's follow the lead of our dedicated RV Vandal fans and pack the Kibbie dome tomorrow!
sneff@uidaho.edu
Game Day Preparation 9/17/09
Tents are being erected, the cheerleaders are practicing their final moves and the band is fine tuning their performance. Who knew that it takes weeks of preparation to be ready for the first home football game of the season?
Important things to note for this week's game:
- - Parking lot opens at 10:00 a.m.
- - The Battle axe is making its home debut
- - The 2009-10 Men's basketball poster will be released and they will be autographing them at half- time on the south concourse
- - Go to the Women's soccer game on Friday Vs. Eastern Washington at Guy Wicks Field and receive a coupon for $5 off Saturday's football ticket price
If you have any questions, I probably don't have the answer but I can track down the right person. sneff@uidaho.edu
Men's Basketball 9/16/09
The Men's basketball team is gearing up for another exciting year and with that, the details commence. Practice doesn't begin until October 16th but the team spent a late August evening in a Moscow neighborhood mugging for the camera. I was lucky enough to go to the photo shoot and was given the glamorous task of directing traffic as we didn't want the season to end before it began. Safety first!
The new schedule posters will be unveiled at the Idaho vs. San Diego State football game this weekend September 19th. There will also be a halftime poster signing with the team.
Here is a little sneak preview:
Make sure you come to the game to be the first to get an autographed poster from the Men's basketball team!
The Kibbie Dome 9/15/09
The Kibbie Dome is ready for Saturday's game against San Diego State. If you are in the Moscow area and didn't see the most phenomenal display of scaffolding on the West side of the stadium before it came down then you missed out.
There are more changes to come but for now the translucent panels are in place and the natural light is flowing. I'm all for a good uptick in vitamin D, even when I'm in a dome. The U of I website has a great diagram on all the changes that have been made.
As for the future, the east wall will get the same treatment, seating capacity will be bolstered by 3,600 seats to accommodate 20,000 fans, the playing field will be lowered, updates to the press box and rest rooms, addition of a club room and adding VIP parking at the west end of the dome.
Come out on Saturday the 19th to be the first to experience the upgraded Kibbie Dome!
The Battle Axe 9/14/09
Vandal Football revitalizing Tradition:
The Idaho football staff felt that revitalizing an old tradition would be a positive for the program. The "Battle Axe" made its triumphant return at New Mexico State and showed up again at Husky Stadium this past Saturday. The axe is carried on to the field by a differentplayer each week, chosen by the coaches, based on performance from the previous game. At New Mexico State Joseph Dickson carries the axe while at Husky Stadium Max Komar was given the honor.
Here's a clip of Max bringing the axe onto the field at Husky Stadium. Watch your fingers that axe looks battle ready!
Make sure to be at the game early this Saturday to see who is carrying the axe into battle for the Vandals!
Vandal View Blog 9/11/09
Welcome to 'Vandal View,' the new Idaho Athletics blog. Starting on Monday, September 14th I will bring you the latest Vandal news from around the globe. You can also look forward to exclusive Q&As with coaches, student-athletes, guest bloggers and the possibility of winning some great Idaho prizes. I don't know what that will be, maybe dinner with me but free stuff is free stuff...right?
Here you will also get access to pictures and maybe even some video shot by me. I will mention off the bat that having two professional photographers as brothers doesn't naturally incline me in any way but I will do my best to snap some well framed images.
I also want to hear from you. What do you want to know about? Let's keep each other in the loop on what's happening with Vandal athletics and especially who else is talking about Idaho on the web. You can e-mail me at sneff@uidaho.edu. Also, make sure to follow on twitter as I will be tweeting throughout the seasons and live from certain events.
I'm excited for the new season of Vandal athletics and I hope to bring you the best coverage from the inner workings of Vandal Athletics.
GO VANDALS!
