Goodenow’s teammates, at Lipscomb and Vandy, praise ‘new’ Bisons hurler

by | Feb 16, 2011 | News Slider, Sports

Vanderbilt transfer Richie Goodenow’s opportunity to show his prowess on the pitching mound for the Bisons this year has the baseball team optimistic. “I’m excited to have him on the staff,” said junior pitcher Josh Cotham. “I know he is going to do a lot of great things for us.” For the Commodores last season, Goodenow went  3-1 with a 2.23 ERA. He made 31 mound appearances for Vandy and was named MVP of the NCAA Louisville Regional All-Tournament team for his outstanding bullpen work. Goodenow said he doesn’t know what his role will be on the Bisons hurling staff but that his main focus is doing what’s best for the team. “I think all pitchers just want to get out there and do their best, wherever that may be,” Goodenow said. After graduating from Vandy last year, he had one year of college eligibility remaining. Going to graduate school was important. But so was playing out his years as a baseball pitcher. “I didn’t want to put myself and my family through the stress of tuition, but I still wanted to play,” Goodenow said. Being from Nashville, Goodenow knew Lipscomb and said he was happy to have an opportunity to stay in town; he’ll be pursuing graduate work with the conflict management program. As a courtesy to Goodenow, Lipscomb and Vanderbilt have taken each other off their schedules. “I don’t really have any emotions about it,” Goodenow said. ”I respect both programs and both coaches. I appreciate the respect they both have for me.” Junior Commodore hurler Navery Moore lists himself among those who respect the new Bisons...

Off-season facelift has men’s tennis team looking for A-Sun glory

by | Feb 7, 2011 | News Slider, Sports

A complete transformation of the men’s tennis team could surprise those who put the Bisons at the bottom in the preseason poll – based on last year’s 4-14 record – into A-Sun contenders. “This team is certainly the deepest team we have had here at Lipscomb, and we are expecting some great things from this group,” head coach Andrew Harris said. “The challenge for this group of guys will be mixing in the new players as well as the returning players.” It’s a welcome challenge for the team that was bolstered with five top players in recent months. Over Christmas break, the Bisons strengthened their lineup with the addition of three new players to their roster. Combined with their two freshman recruits acquired in the fall, the Bisons now have a deeper roster and hopes of surprising foes with a seemingly brand-new team. One of the Bisons’ transfers is actually a familiar face to Lipscomb. Sophomore Colby Shaw came to Lipscomb for his freshman year but transferred to the University of Kentucky for the fall semester of his sophomore year. Shaw had an impressive freshman season with the Bisons, posting a 9-3 singles record. However, for five months of his freshman year, he sat out of tennis while recovering from mononucleosis. Shaw attributes much of his decision to transfer to UK to the impact the illness had on his experience at Lipscomb. After spending a semester at UK, Shaw says it was easy to reverse course and return to Lipscomb. “As soon as I decided to leave and stop playing tennis, I realized I was going to regret it,”...

Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, to headline 3rd Annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence

by | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider, Sports

Just announced on the George Plaster Show on 104.5 The Zone, Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be the next speaker at the third annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. Krzyzewski is a four-time NCAA champion and has won a Gold medal during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. Krzyzewski also won a gold medal for the U.S. in 2010 in the FIBA World Championships. Krzyzewski has posted a 888-281 record over his career, second behind his mentor, Bob Knight. He is known as a motivator, mentor and friend to all players that he has coached. On his official site, CoachK.com, one of the quotes listed reads: “When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!” The event will take place on Saturday, April 16 at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena. Tim Tebow was the speaker at the event in 2010. Check out Lumination Network in the coming weeks for more info about the event and Coach K. Photo Credit:...

With Fisher gone, what lies next for the Titans?

by | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider, Sports

If you have watched ESPN, the local news, picked up a paper or looked at Facebook or Twitter in the past week, you are probably aware of the Tennessee Titans’ coaching issues. Letting go of head coach Jeff Fisher and host of other coaches in the organization, the team is now searching for a new head coach for the first time in 17 years. Usually, when a head coach is fired, the first place that teams look for a replacement is within the organization. The Titans did just that. The first two people that were interviewed were already on the team’s payroll. Mike Munchak, who is considered the favorite for the job, is the current offensive line coach for the team. Munchak’s record shows that he is a great teacher and great coach. Having been on staff since 1997, Munchak’s offensive line has given up the second fewest sacks since 1999. Furthermore, Munchak is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His number was also retired by the Houston Oiler/Tennessee Titan franchise in 1996. He is also from Scranton, Penn., home of Michael Scott and Dunder Mifflin. The Titans also interviewed offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger. Affectionately known as “Dinger,” he has built up a reputation among fans. Moreover, he is recovering from cancer treatments currently. The fact that he is even interviewing for the job could be a good sign that his health is currently improving, and fans certainly hope this is the case. The question is not who is available, though. The question is who the Titans want. Most fans want someone outside of the organization...

Superstitious students prepare to perform rituals during Super Bowl XLV

by | Feb 3, 2011 | News Slider, Sports

The Packers and Steelers are two of the most storied franchises in all of football. On Sunday the teams will meet for the biggest prize in the NFL, and the right to say their team is the best. The Packers haven’t won the Super Bowl since 1996. On the other side of the ball, the Steelers are familiar with the big stage and were crowned world champions twice during the last decade. Aaron Rodgers and the cheese heads come into the game as the sixth seed, but they didn’t mind that at all. They won three games on the road to claim their spot in Dallas, including a 48-21 trouncing of the number one seeded Atlanta Falcons. Big Ben and the Steelers had an easier road to Super Bowl XLV, and it’s not like they haven’t done it before. The Steelers had two wins at home, one against their division rivals the Ravens and the other against Rex Ryan’s Jets. Packers and Steelers fans began showing their teams colors on the Lipscomb campus this week in preparation for Sunday’s big matchup. For sophomore Ryan Nowers it’s a family affair. “My grandfather is from the North and has always been a big Packers fan,” Nowers said. “My dad became a Packers fan when he was younger because of my grandfather and I guess when I was born I just took it to a new level.” Lindsay Trucksis, sophomore vocal performance major from Cincinnati, Ohio, is certain who her favorite Packers player is. “Aaron Rodgers, because he’s better than Brett Favre,” Trucksis said. Annie Thompson, a junior and Pennsylvania native, has...