August 2007 Archives
12:05 AM Sat, Aug 18, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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Courtesy Of UA Athletics...Vinnie
Former University of Arizona men’s basketball player Richard Jefferson pledged Friday to donate $3.5 million to the school’s athletic department.
Jefferson’s donation is the lead gift towards phase two of a construction project that will include a new $14 million basketball/volleyball practice facility. The facility, currently under construction, will bear Jefferson’s name.
“I am pleased a...
10:20 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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Courtesy Of The UA Athletic Department...Vinnie
Arizona women’s basketball senior center Suzy Bofia will redshirt the upcoming 2007-08 season, head coach Joan Bonvicini announced Tuesday.
"Suzy Bofia will take time off during the upcoming season to give birth to her first child,” Bonvicini said. “She is a valued member of our team, and we wish Suzy and her husband Louis nothing but the best in becoming new parents. She has the ...
10:18 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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Courtesy Of The UA Athletic Department...Vinnie
University of Arizona men’s basketball assistant coach Josh Pastner has been named to the Tucson Business Edge’s “40 Under 40” list for 2007. The honor recognizes local business leaders under 40 years of age.
Pastner, 29, was included on this year’s list of honorees who have achieved success in business or the community before their 40th birthday. The annual list not only recogniz...
7:19 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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A reminder that our FOX11 Sports Force College Football Preview comes your way Saturday August 25th from 6:00-7:00pm on FOX11...But the better news is that it will find a home as well at fox11az.com...The show is going to be intense and full of information...Hope you enjoy!!! It should be available on line the weekend of the 25th...Bear Down Arizona!!! Vinnie
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7:18 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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Don't forget that the annual Meet The Team gathering starts at 5pm inside Arizona Stadium on Saturday evening...Their camp closing scrimmage starts at about 630pm or so after that...Vinnie
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7:16 PM Fri, Aug 17, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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SENIOR DEFENSIVE END LOUIS HOLMES PLEADING GUILTY IN A SCOTTSDALE COURT THURSDAY TO CRIMINAL DAMAGE AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT STEMMING FROM A JULY INCIDENT AT A SCOTTSDALE NIGHT CLUB...COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE ON THE PUNISHMENT...HE'LL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANGER MANAGEMENT COURSE WITHIN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS...HE SHOWED TO THURSDAY'S PRACTICE AFTER THE CAMERAS WERE SHUT DOWN...NO COMMENT FOR THE RECORD ON DISCIPLINARY ACTION FROM HEAD COACH MIKE...
10:11 PM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | Permalink
Vinnie Vinzetta
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From The AP Wire Wednesday...Vinnie
BYU linebacker pleads guilty in water balloon case
PROVO, Utah (AP) -- A Brightam Young University linebacker has
pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges stemming from an April
incident involving a water balloon.
Terrance Hooks was arrested for breaking in to two apartments
while trying to find someone who hit his girlfriend with water
balloons.
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2:55 AM Wed, Aug 01, 2007 | Permalink
B. Nash
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The southwest monsoon's are making their way around the Old Pueblo, and the High School football coaches had the right idea when it came to planning their training camp schedules. With practices in the morning (7am - 9am) and early evening (6pm - 8:30pm) there's a good chance they won't be limited to field access when it comes to getting the most out of their players. There are some drawbacks when it comes to a few of the schools doing 3-a-d...
