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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Next great Catamount

Alexander Benoit February 24, 2015

You may not know his name yet, but defenseman Jacob Kearley of the Langley Rivermen will soon be a household name in the Vermont hockey community. The Rivermen produced current UVM hockey sensation sophomore...

Boldly Brandt: An Inflated Scandal

Dave Brandt January 27, 2015

In the 13 days without football leading up to the Superbowl, the sports media is bound to blow even the smallest story out of proportion. This year, 11 deflated footballs and Bill Belichick have fallen...

UVM club basketball opens year with win

UVM club basketball opens year with win

January 20, 2015

The women’s club basketball team at UVM started strong this season by winning the team’s first one-day tournament at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.“That was a good start to the year,...

Former Catamounts in the NHL

Former Catamounts in the NHL

Cam Panepinto January 18, 2015

While many Catamounts have taken the ice in a blur of green and gold, several players now wear different colors for professional teams around the country. Among the men’s hockey alumni, six players...

Ty’s Take: The College Football Playoff

January 14, 2015

One thousand seventy-five  yards of total offense over two games, 84 total points in two convincing victories, one undisputed champion.Ladies and gentlemen, the College Football Playoff works, and it’s...

Keeping hot and fast

Keeping hot and fast

Jack Estrin January 13, 2015

During the winter months, the UVM track and field team moves much of their practice and preparation to the warmth of indoor facilities. Although there are many positive effects of this winter transition,...

Athletics merchandise draws revenue

Athletics merchandise draws revenue

January 13, 2015

One effective way to both visually and financially support UVM athletics is one that nearly all fans have done — buy UVM clothing.“This year has been a banner year for wool hats,” UVM Bookstore Director...

Ty’s Take: Legacy left at ESPN

January 13, 2015

In sports, as in life, we are often taught that actions speak louder than words. But how do you remember a man who so greatly impacted the sporting world without ever playing a professional minute?Stuart...

NFL Picks Week 11

November 12, 2013

Kansas City vs Denver   The undefeated Kansas City Chiefs are in for a mile high of a test going up against Peyton Manning and the 8-1 Denver Broncos at home this Sunday night.  For the second...

NFL Picks Week 4

Jake Bielecki September 24, 2013

The Jets are somewhere between what Rex Ryan thinks they are and what 85 percent of NFL fans thinks they are. Their offense is primitive, but their defense is still upper tier and I wouldn't be surprised...

Bengals set to breakout

Jake Bielecki August 27, 2013

Littered with parody and unpredictability, the NFL is gearing up for another marathon. Omitting the perpetual cellar dwellers seen in other major sports (glancing your way, Charlotte Bobcats) there is...

Five Questions for the Second Half of the NBA Season

Jeremy Karpf February 20, 2013

  5. Are the Memphis Grizzlies Better After the Rudy Gay Trade? In a word, yes. Memphis took a big risk when they traded star forward Rudy Gay and many argued that the trade was more for salary...

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