Spartan Football Picked First
University Athletic Association rival Case Western Reserve University’s football team was picked first in the UAA coaches’ preseason poll. The Spartans, who are the defending 2007 and 2008 UAA Champions, are also ranked No. 16 by D3football.com. Case Western and Wash. U. face off on Nov. 14 in the final regular season game for both squads. The Spartans have competed in the 2007 and 2008 playoffs.  (Johann Qua Hiansen)

Rochester’s Women’s Crew Becomes Varsity Sport
The women’s crew team at the University of Rochester has officially become a varsity sport. With the change in designation, Rochester’s crew team can compete in the 2010 NCAA Division III Championships. Rochester’s women’s crew squad is the only varsity squad in the UAA. Washington University’s crew program remains a club sport. (Johann Qua Hiansen)