Sports

THE FRESH-SWAG: Where do we begin? The Freshness and The Swagger are tag-teaming the issue of how good our volleyball team actually is. The reason for the dual column is simple: This issue is huge. Our team is incredible and is lining up a national championship as we speak.

BASEBALL: After being upset by LMU, UCI goes 2-1 in QTI Baylor Classic in an exciting weekend in Waco, TX.

BASEBALL: The Company, the greatest baseball improv group, returns to chat with the New University.

BASKETBALL: UCI defeats CSU Fullerton 65-62 to complete the regular season sweep of the pesky Titans.

FANS: UCI sports are blowing up right now. This is one fan's account of how to be a part of this evolution.

BASKETBALL: Bland and the 'Eaters have had an up-and-down season, but look to end on a high note this week.

VOLLEYBALL: Men's team sweeps Loyola-Chicago at home and then escapes UCLA 3-2 in Westwood.

THE D-TRAIN: Everyone makes mistakes. Whether or not the individual can learn from the consequences is entirely up to them. But when you disregard someone who has literally redefined the quarterback position, infusing agile dexterity into what used to be a conventional drop-back-to-pass formula, it doesn't seem like the most logical thing to do. Despite his legal issues, especially his role in a dog fighting operation that created a stir nationwide, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick deserves a second chance.

BASKETBALL: Men's Basketball lost a close one early in the week but pulled out a huge overtime win on Homecoming night.

THE SWAGGER: Don't be alarmed by the box score of Friday afternoon's result for your fifth-ranked UC Irvine baseball team.

THE FRESHNESS: The time is approaching rapidly. Do not, I repeat, do not be left behind for what is about to happen. Plant yourself in the middle of it and never stray from that center of this excitement.

BASEBALL: 'Eaters lose to the number-one team in the nation but smash the other two games at Minute Made Park.