Recent Newspaper Articles

Big crowd greets team at practice; Spartan Stadium Session A Homecoming For Garcia
By Daniel Brown, Mercury News, 8/3/03

To quarterback Jeff Garcia, the 49ers' open practice at San Jose State on Saturday felt like a family reunion. After more than 8,000 people visited Spartan Stadium, a total that surprised team officials, Garcia reflected on his fans in the South Bay.


Fans check out Garcia, Owens, cheerleaders
8,000 watch first open practice of year
Kevin Lynch, SF Chronicle, 8/3/03

An estimated 8,000 people watched the 49ers' first public practice this summer at San Jose State's Spartan Stadium.



Inkster captures 29th career title at Corning Classic
Associated Press, 5/25/03

Juli Inkster wins her 29th LPGA Tour event in grand fashion. The Spartan alumna shot a final round, 9-under par 62 to win the Corning Classic in Corning, New York. The 62 tied a tour record for lowest final round score.


A final look at Annika's journey
Brian Murphy, San Francisco Chronicle, 5/25/03

Following Annika Sorenstam's play in the PGA Tour event in Fort Worth, Texas, Spartan alum Arron Oberholser, who finished tied with Sorenstam offers his "newfound respect" on her performance. (San Francisco Chronicle,
May 25, 2003).


CCS teams offer colleges top crop of baseball stars
By Mark Gomez, Mercury News, 5/20/03

San Jose State, which does an excellent job landing homegrown talent, signed two players expected to be relatively high picks in the June draft: St. Francis third baseman Josh Lansford (son of former major leaguer Carney Lansford) and Valley Christian pitcher Cheyne Hann.



A diamond in the rough; SJSU head baseball coach Sam Piraro battles with some of life's toughest pitches
Tammy Krikorian, Daily Staff Writer, 5/13/03

The winningest career coach in the history of Spartan athletics is fighting a battle off the field this season.

Sam Piraro, coming into his 17th season as San Jose State University's head baseball coach, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable cancer of the plasma cell, in Fall 2002.


Lawrence opts out of college, on to NBA
Eric Prisbell, The Fresno Bee, May 13, 2003

Antonio Lawrence's mother, Vonceil Brazle, AAU coach Darren Matsubara and nationally-known basketball recruiting guru Clark Francis offer their comments on Antonio Lawrence's decision to declare himself eligible for the 2003 NBA draft.



Singh not alone in criticism of Sorenstam's PGA entry
Brian Murphy, Chronicle Staff Writer, 5/14/03

PGA Tour rookie Arron Oberholser offers his views on Annika Sorenstam's entry in next week's PGA Tour stop in San Antonio, Texas. Oberholser is ranked 65th on the current money winning list with $421,844 in official earnings for 2003.




Putting prospects under the (radar) gun as baseball draft nears, scouts assess ability, intangibles of this year's Bay Area prep class
Mitch Stephens, Chronicle Staff Writer, 5/7/03

Baseball recruits Josh Lansford, a third baseman, and Cheyne Hann, a pitcher, are tabbed as two of the top-12 high school prospects for the 2003 Major League Baseball entry draft.



Allegations caught ISU assistant coach off guard
Associated Press, 5/3/03

Former Spartan basketball coach Steve Barnes denies making statements last week that led to his suspension by Iowa State University


49ers' trainer calling it quits ; McLean served 5 title teams
By Kevin Lynch, Chronicle Staff Writer, 5/4/03

Former San Jose State head athletics trainer Lindsy McLean, who had the same job with the San Francisco 49ers for the last 23 seasons announced his retirement. McLean was at San Jose State during the 1965 through 1967 football seasons.


49ER'S NOTEBOOK
By Kevin Lynch, Chronicle Staff Writer, 5/3/03
Former Spartans Jeff Garcia and Dennis Erickson spent their first mini-camp together as San Francisco 49ers. Read Garcia's comments concerning the change in leadership.


DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK
BY Jason Cole and Bob Emanuel Jr., Miami Herald, 4/28/03

Coach Dave Wannstedt is counting on his rookie offensive linemen, which includes sixth-round draft choice Tim Provost, making the 2003 active roster.

Changes breathe life into Silicon Valley Bowl; The San Jose Sharks take over the bowl's fiscal operations.
By Marek Warszawski, The Fresno Bee, 5/3/03

The Silicon Valley Football Classic has new management, a new date and, apparently, new life.


Former Spartan Men's Basketball Coach Suspended at Iowa State
By TOM WITOSKY AND RANDY PETERSON, Des Moines Register Staff Writers, 5/02/2003

Iowa State athletic officials suspended associate men's head basketball coach Steve Barnes Thursday, one day after the university began procedures to fire head coach Larry Eustachy.


April 30 - Sharks poised to save S.V. bowl
By Barry Witt, Mercury News, 4/30/03

The Sharks are about to take charge of the Silicon Valley Football Classic in an effort to save the struggling bowl game.