Friederich--Ryan Leo (Student--2010)

Displaying 1 - 40 of 40 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 It's been real UNI
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.10
Writer recalls the good times in UNI sports during his college days: the win over Kansas in the NCAA tournament, the winning volleyball teams, and the excitement of the McLeod Center; photo.
2 Boomshakalaka!
Northern Iowan 107:53, p.15
A look back at some of the best games in professional basketball, baseball, hockey, and football; photo.
3 Maybe Harrison Barnes isn't so smart after all
Northern Iowan 107:52, p.13
Barnes' decision to return to North Carolina for another year questioned. Risk of injury and the possibility of reducing his rank in the NBA draft noted; photo.
4 Virtual 'Sports Reporters'
Northern Iowan 107:51, p.14
Sports seems to be everywhere. Television, radio, message boards, and phones have almost replaced going to the game; photo.
5 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:50, p.14
Curses in baseball disputed. Red Sox are playing terribly this season and the Cubs are worse.
6 Greatest athletes in the world coming to the McLeod Center
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.9
World Wrestling Entertainment will be bringing SMACKDOWN to the McLeod Center; photo.
7 Don't call the Butler Bulldogs a dynasty
Northern Iowan 107:47, p.12
No matter how much success a mid-major team has, they will never be known as an elite program. Butler has enjoyed much success in the past few years and has gained respect; photo.
8 This is the season that never ends
Northern Iowan 107:46, p.6
Preseason and post season games seem to be grueling in all professional sports; photo.
9 Career opportunities
Northern Iowan 107:45, p.12
Major league relief pitcher or NFL kicker would be two fine jobs in life. Little chance of injury, short work hours, and a rather long career possible are all pluses for these jobs.
10 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:44, p.14
Spring break, NCAA basketball games, and memories of the Morehead State game in the McLeod Center are the focus of the writer's article; photo.
11 2011-2012 men's basketball sneak peek
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.13
With the start of the Missouri Valley Conference Basketball Tournament, the 2011-2012 recruiting class is previewed; photo.
12 Major League Baseball projections
Northern Iowan 107:40, p.9
Spring training games have begun and baseball fans are excited about the upcoming season. It is early, but teams are analyzed and predictions made for success or disappointment for the coming season; photo.
13 What is privacy?
Northern Iowan 107:39, p.10
Sports figures must realize that everything they do will be reported to the public. They really do not have a private life, especially if their actions cross the lines of law enforcement; photo.
14 The debate we've all been wrestling over
Northern Iowan 107:38, p.12
Cassy Herkelman became the first female to qualify for the state wrestling tournament. Her first opponent declined to wrestle due to his beliefs. Neither did anything wrong and should both be admired.
15 Celebrate Black History Month
Northern Iowan 107:37, p.10
Many African -Americans have excelled in sports, but Hank Aaron is one that many look up to for his rise from the Negro League to the majors. Jackie Robinson was the first to break the color barrier in professional baseball; photo.
16 We are family
Northern Iowan 107:36, p.13
Family members competing on the same team or different teams make for great sports stories. Family connections are present in all sports; photo.
17 Sports Super Posse
Northern Iowan 107:32, p.6
Writer feels he needs to form a group to protect him from people irritated by his sports comments; photo.
18 Oh baby, I love this announcer!
Northern Iowan 107:31, p.9
The radio voice of the Panthers is Gary Rima. He has been announcing football and basketball games for the past seventeen years
19 The flashy side of sports
Northern Iowan 107:30, p.10
Money and an athletic program sometimes leads to a flashy reputation. Boise State is known for its blue turf. Coaches at some schools add color with the wearing of colorful sport coats. It is best to show class not flash.
20 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.12
Football bowl awards chosen for biggest surprise win, biggest letdown, best individual performance, best team performance, top play, and bonehead of the year; photo.
21 DJKaput
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.12
The arrest of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for drug possession seems to cap the season for the Hawkeye football team. DJK was the leading receiver and has been suspended from all team activities; prior to the bowl game.
22 Long live the BCS
Northern Iowan 107:26, p.12
Writer confesses to be one of the minority of football fans who like the Bowl Championship Series. March Madness and Bowl Week are the best times of the year for sports fans; photo.
23 Ryan's list for Santa
Northern Iowan 107:25, p.15
Writer asks for sports related gifts this year.
24 I almost looked like 'The Situation'
Northern Iowan 107:22, p.12
Advantages of the P90X program evaluated. The program does seem to work, but it is not recommended for people who have not participated in sports or workouts in the past; photo.
25 I know I can go fast
Northern Iowan 107:21, p.17
Questions whether NASCAR is a sport or not; photo.
26 Facial hair: separates the men from the boys
Northern Iowan 107:20, p.11
Memories of athletes with facial hair, good and bad, noted; photo.
27 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:19, p.14
Fantasy sports allows anyone to put together a roster of players and manage a team. Getting involved can be overwhelming and time consuming.
28 So long, evil empire !
Northern Iowan 107:17, p.14
The Texas Rangers eliminated the New York Yankees from the American League Championships. The Rangers will play the Giants in the World Series; photo.
29 The boys of fall truly are special
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.14
The Kenny Chesney song, "Boys of Fall", brings back memories of high school football games and the realization that experience will have to be relived in future generations; photo.
30 Looking back at Panther legends
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.13
Ali Farokhmanesh, Kurt Warner, Joey Woody, and Greg McDermott remembered as past greats in UNI athletics. Other memorable graduates mentioned; photo.
31 Athletes are human too
Northern Iowan 107:14, p.10
Professional athletes make mistakes. Brooks Conrad made three errors in one game of the National League Divisional Series; photo.
32 Swagger + sports = real entertainment
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.9
Believes that trash talking and swagger of some athletes are making sports more entertaining for many people in the stands; photo.
33 There's no crying in baseball!
Northern Iowan 107:12, p.7
Several strange circumstances with injuries to baseball players reviewed; photo.
34 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:11, p.10
The author and his roommates watch either reality shows or sports in their free time; photo.
35 Ryan's Rants: proud to be a Panther
Northern Iowan 107:9, p.9
Panther pride shows after loss to Iowa State; proud of the university and athletic teams; photo.
36 Ryan's Rants: Time for a pop quiz¿ and the crowd goes wild!
Northern Iowan 107:8, p.6
The public has made professional athletes bigger than life. People make it possible for athletes to make unbelievable salaries by purchasing clothing and tickets.
37 Ryan's Rants: Officiating in pro sports has been questionable recently
Northern Iowan 107:6, p.7
Notes that umpires and football officials have made obvious errors recently; photo.
38 Ryan's Rants: College athletics are ruining my GPA
Northern Iowan 107:5, p.14
College football games interfere with homework
39 Ryan's Rants
Northern Iowan 107:2, p.13
Author shares his top five athletic pet peeves.
40 Ryan's rants: This summer in sports
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.25
Baseball, UNI winning an ESPY, and the Thomas family being recognized at the ESPY Awards were highlights of the summer.