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Daniel Bibona passed up the pros for another shot at Omaha

by Kendall Rogers May 31, 2010 in Baseball

Danny Bibona’s college baseball career is proof that dreams come true.

When Bibona signed on to join former coach Dave Serrano and the Anteaters before the 2007 season, he wasn’t really sure what to expect. The Anteaters had a solid program but weren’t the juggernaut they are today.

Signing with the Anteaters was a risk, but it was one Bibona was willing to take.

Three years later, Bibona couldn’t see himself with another program. As with former stars… Continue Reading

Quinzani’s decision to stick with the Blue Devils has proven to be a wise one

by Patrick Stevens May 24, 2010 in Lacrosse

Four years ago, the future of the Duke lacrosse program was in flux. Its season was suspended and most of its recruiting class scattered to other high-profile schools in the sport.

Max Quinzani stuck with his commitment. And now, on the eve of his final NCAA tournament, the senior attackman is one of the more prominent players in his sport and a crucial element for the Blue Devils behind the scenes.

“When you hear Max’s name for us, the first thing you think about is that Max… Continue Reading

Familiarity breeds respect for Charlotte Morgan and her softball contemporaries

by Tommy Deas May 17, 2010 in Softball

It’s a small world at the elite level in any sport. The top players, whether it be in football, baseball, basketball, soccer or any other athletic endeavor, have a way of running into each other on and off the field.

So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Charlotte Morgan, the University of Alabama’s two-time All-American first baseman/pitcher, has some familiarity with the every other finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award in her sport. Nor should it be a surprise… Continue Reading

Towarnicky has his sights set on assisting poverty-striken areas after graduation

by Eric Sorenson May 03, 2010 in Baseball

You know those university promos where a school will boast about how its students go out and make a difference in the world? Well Appalachian State’s David Towarnicky is a prime example of that mantra. In fact, if ASU doesn’t come out with a television spot or a website promo with David as their centerpiece, they’re missing out on a huge opportunity.

It’s not as if being a team leader while playing first base, hitting .300-plus in three of his four seasons… Continue Reading