By PHIL NOVOTNY I’ll always remember that day. The day where my roommate, Marcus Mitchell, and I first entered the Minaret office. I didn’t know what to expect, and I’m sure Marcus didn’t either. When we broke off into sections after the first general staff meeting, I quickly made the turn to the sports section. […]
Men’s Basketball Poised for Turnaround
By PHIL NOVOTNY The UT men’s basketball team and head coach Richard Schmidt are determined to rebound. Schmidt is entering his 34th season with the Spartans, but his team will be looking to flip the script after finishing a underwhelming 9-18 last season, while going 4-12 in Sunshine State Conference (SSC) play. In fact, last […]
Frykgard’s Stifling Goalie Play Continues
By PHIL NOVOTNY Having a 1-6 record is not an ideal start to any team’s season. Yet, the UT women’s soccer team has turned the tide. Now, the Spartans’ overall record is 4-6-1, while their Sunshine State Conference (SSC) record stands at 2-2-1 after their recent four-game streak without being defeated (3-0-1 since Sept. 24) […]
Team Canada Shines, USA Dissapoints
By PHIL NOVOTNY The World Cup of Hockey is one of the most climactic tournaments in the sport. Similar to the Olympics, national pride and the showcasing of professional talent are the pinnacle of this prestigious event. With that said, here are some of the storylines highlighting the results in Toronto. The LETDOWN OF TEAM […]
Cicero’s Influence Guides Young Spartans
By PHIL NOVOTNY Lauren Cicero, a midfielder for the women’s soccer team, is the only senior on the squad. Cicero appeared in a combined 16 matches in her first two years at UT. However, the hiring of former Florida Gulf Coast University assistant coach Erin Switalski prompted an expanded role for Cicero the next season. […]