October 6, 2006

So You Think You Can Play?
Men’s team to have walk-on tryout on Oct. 16 for one possible position

Anyone who thinks he can play basketball with the best now has a chance to prove it. The men’s basketball team is having a “walk-on tryout” for all students interested in playing Division I ball on Monday, Oct. 16 at Alumni Gym beginning at 6 p.m. Seeking a diamond in the rough, the team is looking.... MORE

The walk-on tryout on October 16 might yield the next Rider basketball superstar, or it might not produce results at all.

Golf team rounds out winning season

Placing 12th in the first tournament of the year may not have been a good way for the golf team to start its fall season – but the way it finished, not many people are likely to notice. After the mishap at the Colgate Invitational, the Broncs went on to place first, third and first in the last three tournaments of the season .... MORE

Soccer teams falter, but Alumni Day still a hit

he teams may not have performed according to expectations, but the character and honor of Rider soccer’s annual Alumni Day persevered in the end. “It’s a great day of pride for us,” said women’s soccer coach Kevin Long. “This is a day we all look forward to.” Soccer’s Alumni Day, a day traditionally devoted to food, sports and reminisces of ... MORE

 

 

Fun, not frenzy

Freshman Jeff Wilsey had a bad day early last week. According to a Security Brief in last week’s issue of The Rider News, Wilsey was dramatically injured on Sept. 25 after receiving an accidental blow to the head in the midst of a pick-up soccer game on Daly’s Intramural Fields. Seemingly disoriented, Wilsey was taken to the hospital by an ambulance for further evaluation. ... MORE