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November 15, 2011 | nsucurrent.nova.edu
Senior duo Rivera and Quaye say goodbye to NSU soccer Written by: Kevin Preciado On Oct. 26, senior defenders Juan Rivera and Alvin Quaye played their final match in NSU uniforms. Although both acknowledged that this was a tough season on the field, they said they were thankful for the memories and opportunities NSU has provided them throughout their careers. “The past four years, you grow to become a family, spending so much time with [the team] on and off the field. That’s probably most [what] we’re going to miss,” said Rivera. Head Coach Giuseppe DePalo, said both players have come a long way, and he is going to miss them. “[Rivera] is as good as you’re going to find in terms of left backs in the Sunshine State Conference, and [Quaye] is always playing with a smile on his face and could tackle with the best of them,” he said. DePalo said he has been just as impressed with them off the field. He said, “First and foremost, [they’re] outstanding people. [They’re] two great guys
— role models, just good people willing to help out.” Quaye, an Arsenal fan, and Rivera, a Real Madrid fan, said they will pursue careers in soccer beyond NSU.
Quaye said, “I hope I can play soccer. I’m going to try out for some teams. Hopefully something happens. If not, the great thing [is], I learned a lot here at NSU. I’ve got an education, [and] I’ve got some degrees, so
“First and foremost, [they’re] outstanding people. [They’re] two great guys – role models, just good people willing to help out.” Giuseppe DePalo, men’s soccer head coach
Juan Rivera (left) and Alvin Quaye (right) played their final match as Sharks on Oct. 26.
Top 10 reasons why the Dolphins suck
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Written by: Stephanie Fleming They’re 1-7 and in the running to be the worst team in the NFL. Analysts blame the coach and Henne has never gotten a break. But I know the real reasons behind the biggest losers in the NFL. Here are the top 10 reasons why the dolphins suck: 10. The coach is named after a fictional mob boss. Sometimes players miss practice just sitting in a diner wondering where they’re supposed to be. 9. Don Shula sends everyone steaks. A $30 steak can go a long way to clogging your arteries and slowing your gait. 8. Huizenga knows when to get out of a bad business. Even a man who made his name in garbage wants nothing to do with the dolphins. 7. Fans are unsupportive turncoats. They even started booing Henne in preseason. 6. They trade all the good players. (Pats still thank you for Wes Welker). Players even pretend to retire to get away (thanks for Junior Seau too!) 5. Remember when they passed on Drew Brees? ‘Nuff said. 4. The defense is in the locker room trying to locate the country of London on a map. Where’d you say we were, Channing? 3. Brandon Marshall can’t catch the ball because he fell on a knife the night before, and it landed in his catching arm. 2. Jason Taylor thinks he’s supposed to dip the opposing QB instead of sack him. Twinkle toes Taylor learned how to cha-cha but can’t dance around the offensive lineman anymore. 1. Ricky took all the good drugs with him when he left. Run, Ricky, run. So, thanks Dolphins for giving all NFL fans something they can agree on — you suck.
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I’ll be in a good position to get a job if I don’t play soccer.” Whether it was traveling to Italy with the team their sophomore year or defeating Lynn in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals of the 2009 conference tournament, Quaye and Rivera said they will treasure these moments for the rest of their lives.
“Suck for Luck:” What say you? Written by: Kevin Preciado “Suck for Luck.” Catchy, isn’t it? The phrase has caught on like wildfire here in South Florida, but there are those who haven’t heard of it. Andrew Luck is the starting quarterback at Stanford University, and he has drawn comparisons to Peyton Manning and John Elway. The Miami Dolphins are off to a rough start and have been searching for a franchise quarterback since the retirement of Dan Marino. Essentially, “Suck for Luck” is a mentality that has many Dolphins fans rooting against their own team because the team with the worst record will have the best draft pick, and, in all likelihood, this draft pick will be Luck. Jeremy Mathis, junior finance major and Dolphins fan, is in favor of the “Suck for Luck” mindset. He said, “The playoffs are out of reach, and we need to focus on building for the future, so I am for that mentality.” Javier Duque, junior accounting Courtesy of collegefootballperformance.com major, is a Dolphins fan who also If Andrew Luck decides to enter April’s draft, he will likely be the first overall pick. supports the “Suck for Luck” mentality. He said, “As a fan, I think they lose for a draft pick. I think it’s silly. I think you should “Suck for Luck” because they just got to get behind your team [and] support need some momentum for years to come.” them,” said DePalo. However, Giuseppe DePalo, men’s soccer Whether the Dolphins end up with the head coach, does not believe fans should ever first overall pick or not remains to be seen, and want their own team to lose. whether Andrew Luck even decides to enter “That’s got to be gut-wrenching. As a this draft is another question. Where do you coach, I hear that, and it’s frustrating. It’s stand on the “Suck for Luck” debate? disappointing to hear that fans want them to