Veterans' Day, Evan, Tark, and Soccer

First of all today, a good Veterans' Day to everyone, as we remember all our military vets today, past and present (including my late Father, and my very much alive Brother). Thank you for your service for the USA!


Congratulation to 49er/Dirtbag alum, and current Tampa Bay Ray, Evan Longoria, who was named American League Rookie of the Year yesterday. Despite being left off the opening day roster, Evan was instrumental in the Rays' unlikely and historic run to the AL Championship, and first-ever World Series appearance. Bobby Crosby won the same award back in 2004 for Oakland.
(photo courtesy MLB.com)



Also some exciting Homecoming news...legendary 49er MBB coach Jerry Tarkanian will be honored on the Walter Pyramid court, along with many of his former players, during the November 22nd game vs. Weber State. Click here for the details on the LBSU Athletics site.


Finally, congratulations to the Women's Soccer team. Despite losing the BWC's automatic bid to UCSB Sunday in the conference tournament final, The BWC regular season champs were rewarded with an at-large bid to their first NCAA Tournament. Find out more here.
(Thanks, Rob, for the photo!)



One last bit of news from Frank Burlison in the Press-Telegram today (see the end of the column)...6-5 wing Tristan Wilson from Yuba Community College has verballed to The Beach, and is expected to join Lin Chang, Kyle Richardson and Jules Montgomery in signing Letters of Intent to come to LB, starting tomorrow morning, as the Fall signing period for basketball begins.

(BTW, Yuba CC's mascot looks kinda familiar, no?)