Sports

STRUGGLE: After beating the CSUF Titans, the Anteaters were shocked by the last place Matadors.

Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. It came and went on Feb. 6 and won’t return for another 12 months. On only one day of the year can 30 teams and their fanatics sit at home with chips, salsa, guacamole, adult beverages, friends and family and pretend that they’re not totally, super pissed off that their team didn’t make it to the big game. Over the years, I’ve learned one thing from the Super Bowl: its exclusive nature of only allowing two teams to compete somehow, ironically, results in the most inclusive television program in America.

HAIR: UCI’s Mike Wilder has been a fan favorite thanks to the growth of his shooting, rebounding and afro.

A capacity crowd for a basketball game at the Bren Events Center is 4,984. During many athletic events, the Bren is nothing but a sea of empty blue seats with a few spectators sprinkled here and there. On special nights, the Bren can feature a boisterous crowd of one to 2,000. However, when a blue moon casts its shadow over UC Irvine, 4,000 or more bodies will cram into the Bren Events Center to watch a basketball game.

ANTEATERS: The men’s team lost two nail-biters, while the women spilt their match-ups.

In today’s day and age, nothing is free. When someone comes across something free, he or she must take advantage of it.

CUT: Hise and serveral alumni tried to save the rowing programs but their attempts went to no avail.

Over the past several months, the declining economy seems to be affecting everyone negatively. However, with the culmination of the UC system’s budget cuts, schools becoming impacted and the ever impending constant threat of rising fees and tuition, it is clear that students are the ones being hit the hardest. Students attending UC’s such as UC Irvine are considered the cream of the crop, whether it is for academics or athletics.

SWIM: A former UCI swimmer, Kevin Miller, reflects on the removal of the swimming and diving team in 2009.

Compiled by Emmanuel Martinez

Compiled by Emmanuel Martinez, Staff Writer.

RIVAL: Irvine defeated Long Beach State 86-76 on Saturday night in front of a huge Homecoming crowd.