The Observer

The student newspaper of Case Western Reserve University.

The Observer, November 17, 2006

Volume XXXIX, Issue 11

Lead Stories

A well-rounded career comes full circle for Brenner at Case
Joe Brenner celebrated a lot of big victories at Case, including the opening-week thriller against Oberlin this season.

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Having been recruited to Case as a speedy wide receiver, Joe Brenner expected to be a playmaker for the Spartans' offense. He hoped that his quick moves and explosive burst would prove to be too much for defenders trying to cover him man-to-man. What Brenner did not expect was for that offensive opportunity to wait until his senior year.As a terrific team player, his athletic ability was needed in the defensive backfield as a freshman, so he made the switch to the other side of the ball.[read more]

Men's soccer advances to third round with victory over Denison
Sophomore Kevin Bigart (right) converted a penalty kick to give the Spartans a lead they would never relinquish in the team's 2-0 victory over Denison in the second round of the NCAA soccer tournament.

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Defeating the Denison Big Red 2-0 last Saturday at home, the Case men's soccer team advances to the third round of the NCAA Division III soccer tournament. Though playing in his first collegiate playoff game, sophomore forward Kevin Bigart had only positive thoughts on his mind while stepping up for his penalty kick early in the first half."I was a little nervous, but I was just thinking I have to hit this," he said.[read more]

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