Soccer set to put their preparation to the test By Michal Tellos Sports Editor August 27, 2008 The Lancer soccer program, including both the men’s and women’s team, has done plenty of homework over the summer to prepare for the upcoming fall season.
 Recruiting and practice aside, as much work has been done off the field to help develop the Lancers into strong contenders.
“We’ve managed to bring in a full-time goalkeeping coach this summer,” said Steve Hart, Director of Soccer Operations and men’s head coach.
A fitness coach has also been introduced. >> | Tough litmus test for Lancers b-ball By Michal Tellos
Sports Editor August 27, 2008 Chris Oliver, head coach of the Lancers men’s basketball team, has some tough games ahead of him.
 The boys will be going up against Division I teams three times in three days, playing against Southern Illinois on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m., Morgan State on Aug. 31 at 1p.m., and Southern Illinois again on Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. Each game is a home game.
Oliver feels that these games will be good litmus tests for his very new team.
“More so than other years there is a great curiosity with this year’s team for both the coaching staff and our supporters,” he said. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Fans push British racer to be his best By Michal Tellos
Sports Editor August 27, 2008 The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will be a three-day event taking place on Belle Isle from Aug. 29-31, and Indy Racing League driver Darren Manning recently paid a visit to Devonshire Mall.
 Manning, originally from England, came a long way to be where he is today, starting from go karts in his garage.
“We started out as a hobby in go karts. And then, after that, it just kind of progressed. Really, it just started in the garage of my old manor as a hobby. Just kind of got involved with a race team, started winning. It just grew and grew and grew into the monster that it is now,” he said. >> |
