By Carly McKay
With their perennial rivals, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, rolling into town last weekend, the Dinos men’s volleyball team knew they had to bring their ‘A’ game to the court. Facing the defending Canadian Interuniversity Sport champs early on in the season is a huge measuring stick for the struggling Dinos as they tried… Continue reading Sinking in quick sand as season washes away
By Carly McKay
The Dinos men’s volleyball team’s games Nov. 11-12 did not go as planned. The away series against the top-ranked Trinity Western University Spartans proved to be more challenging than expected. Compounded by the ridiculously low ceiling in the Spartans’ gym, the Dinos simply couldn’t beat their opponents’ serve. Friday’s match was a tough one, with… Continue reading Spartans spank Dinos
By Carly McKay
Rowing on the West Coast is ordinarily dominated by the powerhouse University of British Columbia Thunderbirds and University of Victoria Vikes teams. This year’s versions of the Head of the Gorge and Head of the Elk regattas Oct. 29–30, were no different. That said, the Dinos rowing crew celebrated some milestone achievements over the weekend.… Continue reading Rowling out the red carpet
By Carly McKay
The regular season got underway for the Dinos men’s volleyball team as they traveled west to face the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Oct. 28-29.Friday night’s contest was a close one, with the Thunderbirds coming out on top 3-1. The Dinos dropped the first set 25-18. They rallied in the second and third, dropping the… Continue reading Volleysore after bird fight
By Carly McKay
This year’s edition of the Husky Dino Cup is already in the books. The Dinos men’s volleyball team took to the court Oct. 14-16, hosting the University of Regina Cougars, University of Pacific Tigers and Stanford University Cardinals. With a young Dinos team testing the waters against some veteran (not to mention Ivy League) competition,… Continue reading Dye no cup bronze, except ours
By Carly McKay
While the hype around campus this fall is centred on preparations for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Volleyball Championship to be held in the Jack Simpson in March, the Dinos men’s volleyball team has been quietly rebuilding in hopes of making some championship noise of their own. Over the summer, Head Coach Greg Ryan retooled… Continue reading Don’t forget to Dino Cup the volleyballs
By Carly McKay
Fall often brings to mind the start of football season, the two-month grind of the university soccer calendar and, of course, training camp at Father David Bauer Arena. Basketball practices are getting under way, and the Dino Cup buzz is in the air. While the athletic community’s focus gravitates toward these accredited varsity programs, there… Continue reading Rows of gold
By Carly McKay
Talent The team definitely boasted some talented individuals, including former members of the junior national team, several provincial champions and even a Canadian Colleges Athlete Association All-Canadian in Rob Ellis. Led by Sean Kendal’s 123 kills, Tyler Fraser’s 62 digs, and Ellis’ monster serve, the Dinos posted some pretty decent numbers all year. Unfortunately, injury… Continue reading Report Card: Men’s Volleyball
By Carly McKay
Though the Dinos men’s volleyball team did not fare well in the standings this season, by far the worst loss they face is the departure of fifth-year player Sean Kendal. After a three years with the Dinos, Kendal’s leadership and national-caliber talent will be hard to replace. While Sean Kendal is the only fifth-year player… Continue reading Kumbaya my lord, lets dance
By Carly McKay
“I’ve had better seasons,” Dinos men’s volleyball Head Coach Greg Ryan commented before his team’s final appearance at the Jack Simpson Gymnasium, “but it’s part of the cycle.” Indeed, as their female counterparts embark on yet another championship run, the Dinos men struggled to find their form down the home stretch, illustrating that having an… Continue reading Volleysaurs’ season fizzles to an end