http://sports.broadsideonline.com Just Another Broadside Revolution Mon, 03 May 2010 18:03:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Baseball Not expected to follow last season’s explosion on offense, the George Mason University baseball team has found ways to remain competitive despite being picked to finish sixth in the Colonial Athletic Association in the preseason poll. The Patriots have belted a total of 30 home ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/spring-sports-overview/ By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor I’ve been hard on some teams this year and I’ve been easy on others. And I’ve let readers know a little too much about my NASCAR obsession. In the world of George Mason University sports though, we are wrapping up the spring season, the tail end ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/powells-playbook-movin-on/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Freshman Megan Blank is not the only country music fanatic on the diamond as she walks up to the plate to her favorite artist Miranda Lambert’s song “Gunpowder & Lead.” Sophomore Katie Rynex, a self-described “country girl” herself, has been another key addition to the ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/who-says-you-can%e2%80%99t-go-home-corner-infielders-have-been-a-huge-impact-on-the-young-team/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Mason trounces the Terrapins The George Mason University baseball team walked over the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md. in their 20-6 dominating win on Tuesday. Mason improved to 27-12 overall while the Terrapins fell to 15-29. The four-hour marathon has been the longest game for Mason ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/sports-in-a-minute-3/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor; Chris DeMarco, Staff Writer From 2001 through 2005, the American League Cy Young award was all about getting wins as five different 20-win pitchers took home the hardware. But this is not necessarily the case when searching for the top pitcher in baseball. Last year, San ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/battle-of-the-aces-vote-lincecum-and-vote-halladay/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Sophomore second baseman Tori Dudley did not fear falling behind two strikes early in the count. Instead, she found an opportunity to put some good wood on the ball, hitting her first home run as the George Mason University softball team topped the George Washington ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/05/03/mason-blanks-gw-dudley-jacks-first-home-run-of-2010-season/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Overview: The George Mason University softball team hosts their final home game of the season on Wednesday at 4 p.m. against the George Washington Colonials at the George Mason Softball Complex. Entering the weekend series against the Georgia State Panthers, the Patriots had a 15-20 record. ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/04/26/battle-of-the-georges/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor When it comes to discussing about the top pitchers in the American League Central, Zack Greinke and Justin Verlander make headlines for their phenomenal season last year. Mark Buerhle’s perfect game also receives a lot of attention. But, the one guy under the radar in the ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/04/26/danks-a-lot-white-sox-pitcher-on-the-radar-in-2010/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor The George Mason University baseball team was deadlocked at 7-7 with the Delaware Blue Hens with the bases juiced and no one out. Sophomore right fielder Dan Schafferman stroked a single to left-center field to give Mason the 8-7 win on Friday. Mason improved to 24-12 ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/04/26/patriots-complete-rally/ By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor Freshmen Nicole Corcoran and Amanda Buffington experienced the early-season jitters, but as the season progressed, both pitchers found a way to settle in and fit in with the other members of the George Mason University softball team. While the ace of the staff is having the ... http://sports.broadsideonline.com/2010/04/26/corcoran-and-buffington-overcoming-the-fear-freshmen-pitchers-seek-to-use-confidence-to-help-future-development/