Tag: Volleyball

By Sean Nyilassy

Like Andre Agassi playing tennis against a Care Bear, the Dinos women’s volleyball team have proven they still have what it takes at a tournament in Regina Sept. 23-25. Not only were they the eventual winners, but the girls also went undefeated, losing only four sets in five matches. This would be no feat for… Continue reading Volleysaurs bring winning back into style

By Sean Nyilassy

In the last few years, of the University of Calgary’s Dinos teams, one stands out as the most decorated and recognised. They have won three of the last five Canada West Championships and a national title in 2004, and proven they still have what it takes with a highly coveted undefeated regular season last year.… Continue reading The road party’s over, welcome home

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 Jo Wynn

TalentThis team had a lot of height, a lot of strength and a lot of wins under their belt. At the base of this, what made the women’s volleyball team so damn good was their plethora of talent on the court. A few key returning players are Canadian Interuniversity Sport Player of the Year Joanna… Continue reading Report Card: Women’s Volleyball

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 Jo Wynn

With a national title under their spandex, memories of trailer trash themes and “Journey” filled Den nights, three Dinos women’s volleysaur middles flee the coop to enter the unknown: life after the Dinos. Leaving the team lacking middles and size on the court, these three players will be remembered long after they’re gone. First up… Continue reading Volleysaurs need to reset after loss of middles

By Joanna Wynn

In March, 2004 the Dinos women’s volleyball team fought their way to the top, winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Women’s Volleyball Championship in Saskatoon, SK with sweat and tears. In the 2004-2005 pre-season, there was some concern when the Dinos lost all three games they played against the always competitive University of Alberta Pandas. Losing… Continue reading Volleysaurs T-Burnt in semi-final

By Sean Nyilassy

Sometimes you have a good team. Sometimes you have a great team. But if you’re as lucky as the Dinos women’s volleyball team, you have a team molded by the Almighty himself. It came as no surprise, when Canada West and Canadian Interuniversity Sport award recipients were announced Wed., Feb. 23 and Wed., Mar. 2… Continue reading All you can eat awards buffet

By Joanna Wynn

The Dinos women’s volleyball team has basked in glory all season, and the Canada West playoffs have been no exception. Opening the playoffs right here in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium Feb. 18-19, the Dinos loomed over the eighth ranked Trinity Western University Spartans. Fri., Feb. 18 the Dinos came out in full force, dominating from… Continue reading Going all the way… again

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