In a surprising though not unexpected decision handed down last Friday, Jovan Vavic, the winningest water polo coach in NCAA history, was convicted by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of accepting bribes in conjunction with the massive college admissions fraud case commonly known as “Varsity Blues.” Sentencing for Vavic, now
Being John Vargas
In the movie “Being John Malkovich,” the titular character’s mind is inhabited by a rag-tag bunch of friends and lovers to hilarious effect. One takeaway is that Malkovich, playing a satirical version of himself, is unknowable because his mind and actions are always being directed by others. This cannot be
Where’s Marko? Why are an Olympian and his Brother Left Off USC’s Roster?
In recent weeks, USC men’s basketball has climbed as high as fifth in national polls—the program’s highest ranking since being ranked #5 in 1974. Amid the hoopla around a program that has never won an NCAA title, a bit of perspective. What if Trojan Head Coach Andy Enfield, without prior
By Michael Randazzo Analysis/Commentary/Olympics/USA Men/USA Water Polo/USA Women/Varsity Men/Varsity WomenTop Five Stories from 2021: No 1—Hard Truths Require Tough Water Polo Leadership
Editor’s Note: The end is already here for the 2021 water polo season. TWp looks back on the five biggest story lines of the year. Today we focus on what challenges from the previous year will carry on into 2022. This year will be pivotal for American water polo for
USC is Up, Cal is Down, St. Francis on the Rise
It was a busy weekend for the nation’s top twenty men’s water polo teams, as all but #8 UC Davis saw action. The weekend’s most notable surprises: #12 Pepperdine finding their winning form in a 16-14 decision over #2 Cal; #15 Harvard losing it’s first Northeast Water Polo Conference (NWPC)
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