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Living a Legacy

Justin Vaive was a standout in his four years as a RedHawk. The son of NHL veteran Rick Vaive had to find his own legacy at Miami playing for Coach Enrico Blasi.

By Hannah Miller

Escaping from their locker room as if it were ablaze, they fly onto the ice, a blur of red and white. The fire extinguishers below their bench send smoke cascading out ahead of them—as if they were in the clouds. The blades of their skates crash onto the frozen surface, forceful and graceful at the same time. All twenty players in unison, with their long playoff hair flowing behind them, skate the final pregame warm-up laps and assemble in a line at the mouth of their goal.

Sliced: when equipment isn't enough

Phil Fox (NMU) and Will Weber (Miami) collide against the boards at 2:59 of the first period. Fox's skate is shown against Weber's neck as the injury occurs. Provided by Rachel Lewis Photography.

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

“I was thinking, ‘This could be the real deal,’ because I knew I had gotten hit in the neck. I couldn’t really feel it, but that’s where the blood was coming from. ‘This could be the end of the road for me.’” –Will Weber, Miami University defenseman

NCAA compliance a must in down economy

By Hannah R. Miller 
Miami University  

OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 23, 2010 -- As Miami University continues to make cuts throughout all departments, the Athletic Department is under increasing pressure to save money and become more self-sustaining through revenue-generating activities. With this financial stress looming, it is more important now than ever before to comply with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations.

Brad Bates keeps attitude up in down economy

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2010 – From an outside perspective, the financial situation at Miami University seems bleak; budget cuts are looming, the Strategic Priorities Task Force is trimming costs, and each department is holding its breath for the next economic recommendation.

Red and White Club funds athlete scholarships

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2010--In the trying economic times, Miami University is looking for ways to become more self-sustainable. The Athletic Department is leading the way in this venture, working toward increasing external revenues and donations from student-athlete alumni, especially in the Red and White Club’s funding.

Athletic Department ups L & H goal

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2010 -- As a whole, Miami University has raised about $391 million for its $500 million Love and Honor Campaign. Miami's Athletic Department, meanwhile, is working towards a $50 million goal after reaching its initial $30 million target in 2008. 

If it hits that mark, the Athletic Department will use that money in a number of areas including student athlete scholarships, facility renovation projects and coaching salaries in the coaching excellence fund.

University avoiding scholarship cuts for student athletes

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 6, 2010 – Even with increasing pressure for cost-saving measures, the Miami University Athletic Department is working hard to maintain the numbers of scholarships for student athletes. Instead of cutting scholarships from its budget, the Athletic Department is making cuts in their administrative and operational fees, and planning ways to increase outside revenue.

University-wide budget cuts affect Miami athletics

By Hannah R. Miller 
Miami University  

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2010 – The Athletic Department, like the rest Miami university, is facing a smaller budget this year, prompting coaches and administrators to rework how they are using their funds.

Miami selects head tennis coach after lengthy search

By Hannah R. Miller
Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2010 – After being without an official head coach for almost a year, the Miami University Athletic Department has found a permanent women’s head tennis coach in Anca Dumitrescu, a former assistant coach at Georgia Tech. When former head coach David Emery resigned last October, the program appointed Ricardo Rosas, Miami’s assistant tennis coach, as interim head coach until a nationwide search and application process could be conducted.

RedHawk Report Sports 4/29/10

The Miami University baseball team takes on Xavier University at McKie Field.

By Katie Giovinale, RedHawk Report Sports

The RedHawk baseballers are starting to get on…dare we say a winning streak? After a close loss to Xavier last Wednesday, the team won all three games of their weekend series v. Akron, winning the first game 6-5 in 12 innings, 7-4 on Friday, and a crushing 12-5 victory Sunday. The Red and White head north up 75 this weekend to take on Bowling Green in what should be the battle of the birds. Falcons and ’Hawks play at three on Friday, and at one p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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