NOTES FROM THE BENCH
Nov. 3, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans, Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 marks the beginning of the Men's Basketball season as they host CSU Monterey Bay. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. With high hopes for the Men's Basketball program and new promotions from the Bronco Bench Foundation, the gameday atmosphere will be one you won't want to miss! Here are some important updates of which to take note: Correction: the last issue of Bronco Sports provided a calendar of events indicating that there would be a pre-game reception on November 9. That was a typo. Our first BBF pre-game reception for men's basketball will be on Friday, Nov. 14 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Team Room (same location), prior to the Broncos taking on CSU East Bay at 7 p.m. BBF Nightly Raffle: Win an all-expense paid trip for 2 to the WCC Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev. (March 6-9)* (includes: air transportation, hotel, game tickets, VIP Tournament access, and BBF hospitality suite privileges). Purchase raffle tickets at the BBF information booth ($10 each or 3 for $25). Every night, a winner will be drawn; nightly winners will receive BBF and/or SCU athletics clothing/apparel among other prizes. Nightly winners will also automatically be entered into the Grand Prize drawing for the WCC Vegas Trip. Additionally, all raffle tickets purchased at two "mystery" home games will also be entered into the Grand Prize drawing (Hint: 1 will be a Conference game and 1 will be at a non-conference game.). The Grand Prize drawing will be held and the winners announced during the second half of the SCU vs. St. Mary's game on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009. You will not need to be present to win, but if you know you've made it into the Grand Prize drawing, you'll probably want to attend the SCU vs. St. Mary's game just for the karma alone! Chalk-Talks and BBF Team Spotlights: Once again, chalk-talks will begin promptly at 6:20 p.m. and the BBF Team spotlights will begin at 6:30 p.m. Here is the schedule of featured BBF spotlight teams:
November 7, 2008 - CSU Monterey Bay
November 14, 2008 - CSU East Bay
December 6, 2008 - Sacramento State
December 13, 2008 - Notre Dame de Namur
December 23, 2008 - Stanford (8 p.m.)
January 11, 2009 - San Diego (2 p.m.)
January 23, 2009 - USF (8 p.m.)
January 25, 2009 - Houston Baptist (2 p.m.)
January 29, 2009 - LMU
January 31, 2009 - Pepperdine
February 7, 2009 - SMC (8 p.m.)
February 26, 2009 - Gonzaga (8 p.m.)
February 28, 2009 - Portland Eat, Sleep, Beat St. Mary's T-shirts: As we attempt to stoke the fire of one of Santa Clara's most famous rivalries, the Bronco Bench Foundation is offering a limited edition "Eat, Sleep, Beat St. Mary's T-shirt" in preparation for the historic battle that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 when the Broncos look to subdue the Gaels of St. Mary's. T-shirts can be purchased for $20 at the Bronco Bench information booth, located across from the main concession stand, behind the new seating section. BBF Information Booth: located across from the main concession stand, behind the new seating section; fans will be able to get information about upcoming BBF events, becoming a member of the Bronco Bench Foundation and participating in a variety of gameday promotions that we'll be offering this year. Stop by and meet our student-athlete student workers! If you have any questions regarding items addressed in this email, your Bronco Bench Membership or how you can become a part of the Bronco Bench Foundation, please contact myself or Liz Courter at (408) 554-5577. As always, thank you for your ongoing support of Santa Clara's student-athletes through the Bronco Bench Foundation. We look forward to seeing all of you on Friday night!
Go Broncos!
Oct. 28, 2008
Bronco Fans and BBF Young Alumni: The Men's Basketball game vs. St. Mary's has been set for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at 8 p.m. The Young Alumni Tailgate prior to that game will begin at 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of this year's Bronco Bench Young Alumni Tailgate, act NOW, because with only 200 tickets available (and many of those already sold) this event will sell out quickly! For $40 per person (plus a $5 processing fee per order; maximum 2 packages per SCU alumnus), alumni from the classes of 2004-08 will receive:
- A limited edition "Eat, Sleep, Beat St. Mary's" T-shirt PLUS... As an added bonus, if you purchase this year's Young Alumni Package, you can buy the "Leland Stanford Jr. Package" for just $20 more! (includes a General Admission ticket to SCU vs. Stanford on December 23, access into BBF's Pregame/Halftime Reception & Chalk-talk, and a Ruff Rider 10-Year Anniversary t-shirt.) Due to the popularity of last year's event, we've been provided with 200 tickets for this promotion, but as you all know, and your friends who didn't get in last year will tell you, this event WILL SELL-OUT!!! Act now and tell your friends to do the same.
To secure your Young Alumni package(s): FINALLY... Remember, if you attended last year's event, you're automatically eligible to participate in this year's event regardless of your class-year, as we at the Bronco Bench Foundation strongly believe in the motto, "Once a Bronco...Always a Bronco!"
I look forward to hearing from you soon. Steve
Oct. 6, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans: This Fall has been filled with a few twists and turns for the Broncos. While the historically strong men's and women's soccer programs have had a rocky start, volleyball and men's water polo have more than picked-up the slack, achieving national rankings of No. 20 and No. 12, respectively. Meanwhile, anticipation is still building for basketball, as coaches Keating and Mountain look to take the Broncos to new heights. Can you believe we're just one month away from their first game? In the meantime, here's a summary of how all of your favorite Bronco teams are fairing this Fall. Program Updates: Men's Cross-Country: made significant improvement over their results from last year at the Stanford Invitational. Led by sophomore, Robbie Reid (#57) who nearly cracked the 26 minute barrier, the Broncos finished 14th overall in a very large 28 team field. The Broncos are looking ahead to hosting their home invitational, the Bronco Invite, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Baylands Park. Women's Cross-Country: recently won the Charles Bowles Invitational at Willamette University defeating an impressive field that included Portland, Boise State and Idaho. Additionally, the Broncos had two Top 10 performances by sophomore Stephanie Wilson (#3) and senior Veronica Vazquez (#6). The Broncos are looking ahead to hosting their home invitational, the Bronco Invite, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Baylands Park. Men's Soccer: Recently suffered two difficult losses in their opening weekend of league play, including an overtime loss to Gonzaga. The Broncos are on the road against St. Mary's on October 12, and then host LMU on Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium. Women's Soccer: Plagued by injury, the Broncos have struggled this fall, but when it counted, they took the then-No. 2 UCLA Bruins to a 2OT 0-0 draw on national television. The Broncos begin league play this week as they host USD on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium. Volleyball: First breaking into the top 25 (then No. 23, currently ranked No. 20), then going 2-0 in their first weekend of conference play by beating LMU and then-No. 15 Pepperdine at home, Bronco volleball is clearly on the rise! The Broncos will be on the road this week (Portland/Gonzaga), but will return home on Thursday, Oct. 16 to host USD for a televised match. Men's Water Polo: May be having their best season ever (and they haven't even started to play in their new home pool - the Sullivan Aquatics Center!). They are presently ranked No. 12 in the country, coming off a 4-0 weekend at the Convergence Tournament in Southern California. The week before, the Broncos upset then-No. 10 UC Davis 10-8 at the UC Santa Cruz Slugfest! Up next for the Broncos, UC Santa Cruz on Sunday, Oct. 12. Events Update: Saturday, Oct. 18: Cross-Country Program Support BBQ following the Bronco Invitational at Baylands Park (Sunnyvale, CA). Additionally, the Broncos will be holding a 5k Fun Run for fans of all ages immediately prior to the intercollegiate races. For additional information about the Fun Run, please contact Felipe Montoro at (408) 554-4886. For additional information about the BBQ, please contact Steve O'Brien at (408) 554-7846. Friday, Nov. 14: First BBF Pre-Game Reception for Men's Basketball prior to the Broncos taking-on CSU East Bay. The reception begins at 6 p.m. in the team room, chalk-talk and team spotlight to begin at 6:20 p.m. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16: Men's Water Polo Program Support reception immediately prior to the Broncos taking-on UC Santa Cruz in the brand new Sullivan Aquatics Center! The reception will begin at 11 a.m. in the team room and the match begins at Noon. Finally, we still have seven seats available for the BBF Team Trip to Las Vegas, Nev. (March 6-10) for the WCC Conference Tournament. This trip will surely be one for the ages and is expected to sell-out soon! WCC Basketball, Las Vegas and your Santa Clara Broncos - that's a winning trifecta!!! Click here to find out how you can join us on this special team trip. I hope you all have been enjoying the cooler weather and look forward to seeing you soon at one or more of these upcoming events and athletic competitions.
Go Broncos!
Sept. 5, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans, I hope everyone enjoyed the long Labor Day Weekend, celebrating the symbolic conclusion of another beautiful Bay Area summer. While the backyard BBQs may begin to subside, Santa Clara Athletics and the Bronco Bench Foundation are committed to making sure that the Mission Campus fully comes to life this Fall. Here's a list of upcoming Bronco Bench and SCU Athletics events; providing our fans, alumni and BBF Members a variety of opportunities to see and support your Santa Clara Broncos: BBF Program Support Event & Reception for Women's Volleyball: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6 p.m. in the Leavey Center Team Room (prior to the Broncos' home opener against Sacramento State at 7 p.m.) SCU Athletics Oktoberfest: Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Gordon Biersch Brewery. Register online by clicking here. (Call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 for additional information) BBF Program Support Event BBQ for Cross-Country: Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Baylands Park after the Bronco Invitational (Fans interested in participating in the Broncos' 5k Fun Run, please contact Felipe Montoro at 408-554-4886.) BBF Sport-oberfest - Sunday, October 19, 2008 in Alumni Park: A comprehensive Bronco athletics experience, including a men's and women's soccer double-header, introductions of the men's and women's basketball teams, and an opportunity for fans to take pictures with and get signatures from their favorite Santa Clara student-athletes. Bucky will be there too! (For additional information please e-mail Michelle Schmitt at mschmitt@scu.edu). Men's Basketball Season Opener: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Leavey Center. Watch your Santa Clara Broncos kick-off the 08-09 season as they take on CSU Monterey Bay. (For additional information regarding men's basketball season tickets, please contact Taylor Thorn at 408-554-4660). On behalf of the Bronco Bench Foundation, thank you for your ongoing support of Santa Clara's student-athletes. We look forward to seeing you at these and other BBF events throughout the upcoming year. Go Broncos!!! Steve O'Brien
August, 8, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans, I hope you all have enjoyed some rest and relaxation over the past few months, because your Broncos are back and Santa Clara athletics are going to be more exciting than ever this year! Between the opening of the brand new Sullivan Aquatics Center, the upgrades to Buck Shaw Stadium (including a video scoreboard and a state of the art synthetic practice facility), and the brand new chairback seating in the Leavey Center, Bronco fans will have more reason that ever to come out and support their teams! The Bronco Bench Foundation is also excited to announce its lineup of signature events for the 2008-09 year:
30th Annual BBF Golf Classic- Monday, September 8, 2008 @ Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, CA, featuring Master of Ceremonies, Brent Jones '85 and special honoree, Bill McPherson '54. BBF Basketball Kick-Off and Scholarship Drive: early November (details forthcoming) BBF Recent Alumni Tailgate: Saturday, February 7, 2009 prior to the Broncos' basketball game against the Gaels of St. Mary's (registration information to follow) BBF Endowment Recognition Dinner: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 recognizing those families and individuals who have created endowed and living scholarships for the benefit of Santa Clara's student-athletes. BBF Team Trip to Las Vegas, NV for the WCC Tournament: March 6-9, 2009 Check out the flyer to find out how you can be a part of this exclusive team trip! Act now, with only 25 seats available, this trip will sell-out quickly! BBF LA President's Club Golf Tournament: Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, CA. BBF All-Sports BBQ and Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium: May 2009 celebrating the achievements of Santa Clara's student-athletes over the past year. Be sure to check out www.santaclarabroncos.com and www.broncobench.com for updates on these and other BBF events. We hope that through events like these, the Bronco Bench Foundation will help strengthen the bonds that connect the Santa Clara athletics family, while providing much needed scholarship assistance for Santa Clara's student-athletes. Join us this year as we support OUR Santa Clara Broncos! Go Broncos!!!
Charlie Dougherty, President (BBF)
June 27, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans, On behalf of Santa Clara's student-athletes and the Bronco Bench Foundation Board of Trustees, we would like to thank you for your continued support of student-athlete scholarships at Santa Clara University through the Bronco Bench Foundation. As we come to the end of another successful fiscal year, we are struck by the dedication and support exhibited by the members of our Santa Clara family. Our ability to provide the scholarship resources necessary for SCU's coaches to recruit and retain the very best student-athletes in the country is directly tied to your ongoing support of the Bronco Bench Foundation. We couldn't do any of this without YOU and for that, we THANK YOU! Over the past year, the Bronco Bench Foundation has organized events to provide people with an opportunity to come together, support the Broncos and, ultimately, build a strong sense of community around Santa Clara Athletics. Again, we thank you for participating and supporting these events: plus, a host of pregame receptions and individual Program Support Events. In a few weeks, we will be distributing the new BBF Membership Brochure. You'll notice that we've added additional benefits for our members, including tickets to the Endowment Dinner, tickets to the All-Sports BBQ/Student-athlete day at Schott Stadium, tickets for our annual team trip and entry into our signature golf tournaments, among other things. We really want to encourage our members to take full advantage of these benefits because we're confident that you'll find that the more time you spend around Santa Clara Athletics the more likely you'll come to the conclusion that "Every day is a great day to be a Bronco!" Next year, the fun begins on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, where the Heritage Bank of Commerce will once again be presenting the 30th Annual BBF Golf Classic, featuring Master of Ceremonies, Brent Jones '85 and Special Honoree, Bill McPherson '54. We hope you'll join us, so, sign-up today! Click here to register online! Until then, we hope you and your family enjoy the summer weather and travel safely to and from your various vacation destinations. If you have any questions about the Bronco Bench Foundation, please feel free to contact us anytime. Go Broncos!!!
Charlie Dougherty, President (BBF)
May 16, 2008
BBF Members and Bronco Fans: I wanted to thank everyone who was able to attend our 2nd Annual All-Sports BBQ and Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium on Sunday. I also wanted to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who volunteered to work the event as well as those who donated so much of the food and beverages. I am confident that we are well on our way towards making this an annual Bronco Bench tradition. We had a record setting 300 enthusiastic Bronco fans in attendance, and that included current student-athletes, coaches, alumni, BBF members, parents of current/former student-athletes and a variety of friends who are loyal supporters of Santa Clara athletics. A few attendees commented on the pregame student-athlete recognition ceremony, not realizing how much our student-athletes had accomplished this year, both in the classroom and in athletic competition. Additionally, several attendees were touched by the tribute to Pat Malley, on the 23rd anniversary of his passing. I recap the event and highlight these comments for those who were unable to attend because I think this event captures the essence and the mission of the Bronco Bench Foundation; supporting the scholarship needs and celebrating the achievements of Santa Clara's student-athletes since 1962! In addition to the All-Sports BBQ, here's a brief look at some of the events that the Bronco Bench Foundation has organized over the past year, that really help to support both the scholarship needs of our student-athletes, as well as the intangible support they provide directly to the athletic programs by keeping the SCU community focused on Bronco Athletics.
So, again, I thank everyone who helped to make all of these events a reality. Whether they be attendees, volunteers or sponsors, you all are the reason that Santa Clara University is such a special place, and why so many people, including myself, are proud to call ourselves Broncos! As we approach the end of the school year, now is a great time to renew your BBF membership! Please take a look at your giving history, and if your membership isn't current, please consider supporting student-athlete scholarships at Santa Clara through the Bronco Bench Foundation by making your gift today. As Santa Clara operates on a fiscal calendar, that ends June 30, please be sure to make your gifts prior to that date. There are several ways for you to make your annual gift to the Bronco Bench Foundation: ATTENTION RECENT ALUMNI (Classes 2003-07): Donate $25 or more to the Bronco Bench Foundation by June 30, 2008 and receive a FREE gift certificate to Blondie's Frozen Yogurt (2905 Park Avenue, Santa Clara, Calif.), courtesy of Kelley Lund, SCU Class of 2005 and owner of Blondie's Frozen Yogurt. Upcoming Events: SPRING ATHLETICS LUNCHEON BBF SJ GOLF CLASSIC Go Broncos! Steve O'Brien
April 29, 2008 BBF Members & Bronco Fans: As the Broncos come down the home stretch for the 2007-08 academic year, I just wanted to share some of the many highlights of our of Spring Sports with each of you and let you know about some important upcoming BBF events. Baseball: The Broncos upset third-ranked Stanford on April 28 in a 10-9 nail biter on national television. Ryan Conan's eighth inning home run and tough defense in the ninth secured the Broncos' victory! Crew: WCC Championships (May 2) and WIRA Championships (May 2-4) this weekend. The Broncos then look forward to the Dad Vail Regatta in Philidelphia on May 9-10. Golf: Competed in the WCC Championships at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Wash. Five golfers earned WCC Honors. Scott Travers of the men's team and Corey Utsurogi of the women's team earned All-WCC First Team honors. Softball: Will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they take on Portland State at home on May 3-4. Tennis: The men concluded their season after hosting this year's WCC Championships and the women concluded their season at St. Mary's while four student-athletes received WCC Honors, including seniors Myra Davoudi and Lindsey McBride who earned honors for both their singles and doubles play! Outdoor Track: Senior Mike Delaurenti became the first Santa Clara student-athlete in the program's history to qualify for the NCAA West Regionals in the Steeplechase. Delaurenti's 9:06.84 was just good enough to meet the 9:07 NCAA qualifying cut-off at Cal's Brutus Invitational. After this weekend's dual meet against USF at West Valley College, Delaurenti will prepare for the NCAA West Regionals at Cal State Northridge on Friday, May 30. Women's Water Polo: Finishing 4th at the WWPA's, the Broncos were recently honored by the NCAA for their academic achievement, achieving an Academic Progress Rate among the top 10 percent of all women's water polo programs in the country. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 11 a.m.: BBF All-Sports BBQ, Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium, and SCU Baseball vs. Pepperdine: Celebrating the athletic achievements of Santa Clara's student-athletes during the 2007-08 seasons, commemorating the 23rd anniversary of Pat Malley's passing with a tribute to his lasting legacy at SCU and cheering the Broncos on to victory in their final home WCC baseball game of the year. BBQ and game tickets are just $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Click here for the flyer, register online or call Liz Courter at (408) 554-5577 for additional information. Monday, September 8, 2008: 30th Annual BBF Golf Classic at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club: Join your classmates, friends and co-workers for a day of great golf, good times and Bronco pride. Online registration and invitations will become available soon. Last year's tournament included legendary Broncos: Brent Jones '85, Brandi Chastain '91 and Steve Kenilvort '85. Stay tuned for this year's star-studed lineup! Go Broncos! Steve
Bronco Fans: Many of you have asked me about upcoming team sponsored events such as BBQ's, Golf Tournaments, Bocce Tournaments, etc. Here is some information regarding some excellent ways to support YOUR Santa Clara Broncos! FREE EVENTS (for current BBF Members) Crew (BBF Program Support Reception) - (TENTATIVE) Saturday, April 12 at Noon at Lexington Reservoir. Call Steve O'Brien if you have any questions. Women's Softball (BBF Program Support Reception) - Sunday, April 13 at Marsalli Park. First pitch at Noon vs. St. Mary's. Reception begins at 11:15 a.m. Call Steve O'Brien is you have any questions. Team Fundraisers: Bronco Bench Foundation: LA President's Club Golf Tournament on April 24 at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, Calif. RSVP online by clicking here. Please call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 or view the event flyer here. Men's Golf: will be hosting it's Annual Golf Tournament at Lake Merced Golf Course on Monday, May 5, 2008. For additional information, contact head coach Rob Miller at 408-554-5741 or view the event flyer here. Men's Soccer: will be hosting it's Annual Golf Tournament at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club on Thursday, May 8. For additional information, contact assistant coach Rusty Johnson at 408-554-4003 or view the event flyer here. Women's Soccer: Join Santa Clara Women's Soccer for their 2008 Casino Night. Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Leavey Center. For more information, contact Briana O'Dowd at BODowd@scu.edu. Bronco Bench Foundation: All-Sports BBQ & Student-athlete Day at Schott Stadium, Sunday, May 18. RSVP online by clicking here. Please call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 or view the event flyer here for additional information. Women's Volleyball: Bocce Ball Event, May 29 at Campo di Bocce. For additional information, please call assistant coach Dustin Moore at 408-554-2323 or view the event flyer here. If you have any questions, please follow-up with the event contacts or call me if I can be of any assistance. Go Broncos! Steve
March 20, 2008 BBF Members and Bronco Fans: Temperatures are rising and the sun has been shining on SCU's Spring Sports...sure, for SCU Basketball Fans, it's more of a Maddening March without post-season play, but as they say,"just wait till next year!" Here's an update on the success of SCU's Spring Sports, upcoming BBF events, and other opportunities for you to support YOUR Santa Clara Broncos! LA President's Club Golf Tournament: Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Brookside Golfcourse in Pasadena, Calif. Register online now. For additional information, please contact Steve O'Brien at 408-554-7846 or saobrien@scu.edu. 2nd Annual BBF All-Sports BBQ and Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium: Sunday, May 18, 2008, immediately prior to SCU Baseball vs. Pepperdine. Buy your tickets online NOW, this event will sell-out! For additional information, please contact Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 or ecourter@scu.edu or look at the event flyer. Women's Tennis Program Support Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008 at SCU's Degheri Tennis Center at 9am (match begins at 10 a.m.) Men's & Women's Crew Program Support Date (Tentative, pending water levels in Lexington Reservoir): Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Lexington Reservoir Softball Program Support Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Marsalli Park at 11:30 p.m. (game begins at 12:30 p.m.) For more information regarding BBF Program Support events, please contact Steve O'Brien. PROGRAM UPDATES: Boxing: SCU will be hosting the 2008 National Collegiate Boxing Association Western Regional Championships March 27, 28, 29, 2008 at the Malley Fitness Center. Bouts begin at 7pm each night and tickets can be purchased at the door. For additional information about this event, please see the attached flyer. Men's Crew: Is off to an impressive start, most recently having their Varsity 8 score a victory at the Sacramento State Invitational. They now look to continue their winning streak at the San Diego Crew Classic on April 5-6. Women's Crew: Earned two first place finishes at the Sacramento State Invitational and look forward to competing against the Stanford Lightweights on March 26 at Lexington Reservoir. Men's Golf: After winning the UC Irvine Anteater Invitational (individual and team competitions) and finishing tied for fourth at the Fresno State Golf Classic, Scott Travers has earned WCC Player of the Month honors. The golf team next heads to Pasatiempo for the Western Intercollegiate tournament on March 25 & 26. Women's Golf: Recently finished second at the UCSC Spring Invite, led by senior Corey Utsurogi who led the team with a 2nd place individual finish, just one stroke out of first place. Next up for the Broncos, is the West Regional Preview on March 31-April 1 in Sacramento, CA. Men's & Women's Outdoor Track: After earning multiple first place finishes at the Wildcat Relays at Chico State, the Broncos turn their attention to the Sacramento State Invite this weekend. Look for Santa Clara's Track team locally on Saturday May 3, 2008 where they'll be competing at West Valley College. Softball: Are looking to snap a recent losing streak as they face UC Riverside in a double-header on Wed. March 26 at Marsalli Park. Men's Tennis: After suffering some disappointing upsets against Sacramento State and Texas San Antonio, SCU will turn their attention to Marquette, this Saturday at 2pm at SCU's Degheri Tennis Center. Women's Tennis: Coming off a crushing victory over Cal State Bakersfield, the Broncos will face Wyoming this Saturday at 10am at the Degheri Tennis Center. Women's Water Polo: Presently ranked #19 in the country, the women's water polo team is having an excellent season, recently upsetting #11 LMU in a triple overtime victory in Los Angeles! The victory was the product of a team effort, but the game tying goal and the game winner were nothing short of a family affair (Allie Lamb scored with 6 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Her twin sister, Amy, scored the game winner in the third overtime.) The Broncos are off for a week and then return to action the weekend of March 29-30 at the University of Indiana! Please come out and see YOUR Santa Clara Broncos in action- you'll be glad you did! I wish you all a Happy Easter and look forward to seeing you this Spring. Go Broncos! Steve O'Brien
Feb. 26, 2008
BBF Young Alumni:
If you enjoyed the pregame BBQ before the SCU vs. Gonzaga basketball game, you'll want to read on, because we're doing it again! On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Bronco Bench Foundation will be hosting their Annual All-Sports BBQ behind the left field batting cages of Schott Stadium, to be followed by Student-Athlete Day ceremonies and the 3-0 Santa Clara Broncos baseball team taking on the Pepperdine Waves in the final home conference game of the season! The BBQ will start at 11am and the game starts at 1pm. Spread the word to your friends and register on-line now: http://cms.scu.edu/athletics/academicsupportresources/bbqrsvp.cfm This event will SELL-OUT!!! Call me if you have any questions. Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Feb. 26, 2008
BBF Members and Bronco Fans:
Last night we said goodbye to the seniors on our men's basketball team and what better way to do so than with a 87-55 routing of the USF Dons! This Saturday, we'll be saying goodbye to the seniors on our women's basketball team as they look to end the regular portion of their conference season with a win against the Portland Pilots. Coming up, both programs will look to earn NCAA Tournament births at the WCC Conference Tournament in San Diego, CA, from March 6-10. And while basketball turns their attention to post-season play, our Spring sports are doing extremely well, gearing-up for their respective league seasons. Women's Water Polo recently scored a 14-5 victory against UC Santa Cruz in the final game to be played in the Leavey Pool, prior to the construction of the new Sullivan Aquatics Center. Men's Tennis took down conference rival Gonzaga in a 4-3 nail biter over the weekend and SCU Baseball is off to an impressive 3-0 start and looks to further improve their record as they take on SJSU this weekend. So, if you're looking for opportunities to see and support YOUR Santa Clara Broncos, take a look at the upcoming events that the Bronco Bench Foundation will be hosting: Upcoming Signature BBF Events: LA President's Club Golf Tournament: Thursday, April 24, 2008 in Pasadena, CA (Where 2008 NFL Superbowl Referee Mike Carey '71 will be this year's Master of Ceremonies) BBF All-Sports BBQ and Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 11:00am (followed by SCU vs. Pepperdine at 1pm) Upcoming Bronco Bench Program Support Events: Men's Tennis: Sunday, March 2, 2008 vs. St. Mary's at Noon ("Chalk-Talk" and BBQ to begin at 11am) Women's Tennis: Saturday, April 12, 2008 vs. USF at 10 a.m. ("Chalk-Talk", Senior Dedication and Continental Breakfast to begin at 9am) Men's & Women's Crew: Saturday, April 12, 2008 @ Lexington Reservoir (tentative pending water levels) Women's Softball: Sunday, April 13, 2008 vs. St. Mary's at Noon at Marsalli Park ("Chalk- Talk" and BBQ to begin at 11am) As always, thank you for supporting your Santa Clara Broncos! I look forward to seeing you in the stands... Go Broncos! Steve O'Brien
Jan. 4, 2008
BBF Members and Bronco Fans: Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are now looking forward to more exciting Santa Clara athletics action in 2008. Here's a preview of some of the upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation events and SCU Athletics competitions that you'll want to get on your calendar immediately: Monday, January 7, 2008 @ 7pm: SCU vs. SJSU (men's basketball)- Part of the rivalry series and the last day of the Second Harvest Food Bank canned food drive! - Pre-game Spotlight: WCC Conference Champions Men's Soccer - REMEMBER: Chalk-talks for BBF Members and invited guests begin 40 minutes before tip-off! Saturday, January 12, 2008 @ 7pm: SCU vs. SMC (women's basketball)- Conference play begins, and with a win tonight, the Broncos will enter Conference play with a 11-3 record, and a 7-game winning streak! Pre-Game Team Spotlight Schedule: All Pre-game Team Spotlights take place in the Team Room 30 minutes before tip-off and are open to BBF Members and invited guests. Get to know your Santa Clara Broncos! - Saturday, January 19, 2008: WCC Champions Women's Volleyball followed by men's basketball vs. LMU BBF on the Road- I will be traveling with the men's basketball team on the following trips and looking to get together before, during or after the games with local alumni, BBF members and out of town Bronco fans. If you're interested in joining our group, send me an email: - Saturday, February 16, 2008: SCU vs. Pepperdine in Malibu, CA BBF Program Support Dates: highlighting marquis competitions for all of SCU's varsity athletic programs: BBF Signature Events: Saturday, February 2, 2008: Young Alumni Pre-game Event (SOLD OUT!!!) Tuesday, February 12, 2008: Annual Endowment Recognition Dinner presented by Comerica Bank; an event dedicated to thanking and honoring the generosity of endowed and living scholarship donors. This year's student-athlete speakers are going to be phenomenal! (Please call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 to reserve your seats today!) Thursday, April 24, 2008: Los Angeles President's Club Golf Tournament at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, CA. (Online registration to begin in about 2 weeks- Register early- this year's tournament is likely to sell out!) Sunday, May 18, 2008: 2nd Annual BBF All-Sports BBQ and Student-Athlete Day at Schott Stadium; followed by SCU Baseball vs. Pepperdine. (Tickets and online registration to begin in late February- stay tuned...) Don't let the rain dampen your spirits- as a Bronco fan, there's a lot to be excited about in 2008! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Dec. 3, 2007
BBF Members, BBF Young Alumni and Bronco Fans:
Temperatures have been dropping but Santa Clara Basketball is just starting to heat up! As the calendar year and academic Fall Quarter come to a close, I just wanted to let everyone know how your Santa Clara Broncos have done so far and get everyone excited about the Winter and Spring sport athletic seasons. Before recapping the results of our Fall Sports programs, here are some pictures from the BBF's recent Reno Train Trip. As you'll see, good times were had by all! Check out these pictures and pictures from other BBF events using the following email address and password: http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=678603632110.241317927110.1196712043786&page=1 www.kodakgallery.com Fall Sports Wrap-up: Men's Cross Country: finished 3rd in the West Coast Conference, setting new school records for the fastest team and individual times at the challenging Crystal Springs 8k cross-country course. Senior Michael Delaurenti led the Broncos all season long and finished 3rd overall at the Conference meet. Women's Cross Country: finished 4th in the West Coast Conference, also setting a new school record for average team time for the Crystal Springs 6k course. With Senior Adriane Puetz sidelined by a stress-fracture, freshman, Melissa Conlin led the Broncos with an 8th place individual finish at the Conference meet. Men's Soccer: West Coast Conference Champions for the 2nd year in a row and made it to the 3rd round of the NCAA Playoffs. Senior Peter Lowry was named WCC Player of the Year, Senior Jamil Roberts was named WCC Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman Jalil Anibaba was named WCC Freshman of the Year, and Head Coach Cameron Rast was named WCC Coach of the Year. Women's Soccer: finished 3rd in the West Coast Conference, and while plagued by an unprecedented number of injuries this season, made the NCAA Tournament for the 19th consecutive year in a row. Senior Brittany Klein and Sophomore Kiki Bosio earned top Conference honors and were name to the 2007 Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Season. Women's Volleyball: with an 18-16 fifth game comeback against Pepperdine in Malibu, the Broncos earned a West Coast Conference Championship and their 10th consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. Senior setter Crystal Matich was named WCC Player of the Year. Senior Libero, Caroline Walters, set SCU and Conference records for career digs. Freshman outside hitter, Krista Kelley was named WCC Co-Freshman of the Year. Head Coach Jon Wallace was named WCC Coach of the Year. Men's Water Polo: finished 4th in Western Water Polo Association's conference tournament, after earning their first ever #2 seed. Senior Tommy Kelly earned WWPA first team honors and Junior Tommy Hendrickson, earned WWPA honorable mention and was named to the WWPA first team all-tournament team. Updates & Reminders: 1) Rivalry Series Food Drive (December 8, 2007 - January 7, 2008): A competition pitting Santa Clara versus San Jose State to benefit the 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties. Donated canned goods & monetary donations will be assigned a points value for each school. The competition will launch on Saturday, December 8, 2007 when the SCU men's basketball team travels to play at San Jose State and the competition will conclude on Monday, January 7, 2008 when the Spartan men play at Santa Clara. Several ways to participate, including bringing canned goods to any SCU Men's or Women's home basketball game. For additional information, please contact John Schuster at 408-554-4066. 2) New Time Line for BBF Pregame Receptions: (next game 12/12/07 vs. Pacific @7pm) 3) Upcoming Events: - BBF Program Support Event (Women's Water Polo): Friday, January 25, 2008 (tentative) I hope you all enjoy the holiday season and if you haven't done so already, make it your New Year's Resolution to renew your Bronco Bench membership and continue your support for your Santa Clara Broncos! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Nov. 9, 2007
BBF Members, BBF Young Alumni and SCU Broncos Fans:
Bronco Bench Foundation men's basketball pregame and halftime receptions have been a long-standing tradition for BBF members. They provide an opportunity for Bronco fans to socialize with classmates, friends and fellow Broncos, and hear the latest scouting report about that evening's opponent directly from one of our men's basketball coaches, all while enjoying refreshments courtesy of the Bronco Bench Foundation. Beginning this year, Bronco fans will have one more reason to renew their BBF membership and claim a front row seat at our pregame receptions; program previews from our other varsity athletic programs. Each reception will feature one of Santa Clara's other varsity athletic programs and attendees will have an opportunity to meet student-athletes from that program and get an insider's look on their current or upcoming season. Here is the schedule of the teams to be featured this season. November 9, 2007 - CSU Monterey Bay - Women's Soccer To account for these featured program presentations, beginning in December, pregame receptions will follow the following time-line: 1 Hour before tip-off: BBF Receptions open to BBF members 40 Minutes before tip-off: A chalk-talk and scouting report about that evening's opponent from a member of the men's basketball coaching staff. 30 Minutes before tip-off: A program update from our featured team of the evening. For questions about the Bronco Bench Foundation or our pregame receptions, please contact me or see one of our student-athlete representatives at the Bronco Bench Information table, set-up at all home men's basketball games, located directly to your right as you enter the Leavey Center for all men's basketball games. Hope to see you at our next pregame! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Oct. 31, 2007
BBF Members and SCU Broncos Fans:
In addition to marking the start of Santa Clara's basketball season and the peak of the Fall sports' playoff season, November also serves as a time for us to pause and give thanks for the wonderful people who have enriched our lives, for the positive experiences that bring us joy and for a variety of blessings that have been bestowed upon us over the course of the past year. At Santa Clara University, we are fortunate to have so many things for which to be thankful: * Our Fall sports programs have once again led the way in setting a competitive tone for the year: - Men's Cross Country- set a new average team time school record of 26.03 for the challenging 8k Crystal Springs course, a 25 second improvement over the program's previous best. Senior Michael Delaurenti set a school course record individual time of 25.27, finishing third overall in the WCC Conference meet. - Women's Cross Country, although missing senior Adriane Puetz due to a stress fracture, also set a new average team time school record at the Crystal Springs course, and were lead by freshman, Melissa Conlin, who set a new school course record in the 6k at 21:48, finishing 8th overall in the WCC Conference meet. - Men's Soccer is presently ranked #5 in the nation, and undefeated in the West Coast Conference, has had an impressive overtime victory against UCLA and a buzzer beater against USF already this season. - Women's Soccer, plagued by an unprecedented number of injuries this season, overcame adversity to become the #1 team in the country, and presently still hold a top 10 national ranking. - Women's Volleyball- after a tumultuous start to their season, have become the #1 team in the West Coast Conference by beating teams like then #14 ranked San Diego on national television on the road! - Men's Water Polo- presently ranked #15 in the country, due in part to a recent overtime victory against then #10 ranked Loyola Marymount at LMU's pool in front of 500 screaming Lion fans! * Our BBF Members and Bronco fans are the best in the nation! Whenever we mention the success of our athletic programs, we must also take the time to note that their success is largely a product of your support. From attending games, rounds, matches or races to supporting athletic scholarships through the Bronco Bench Foundation, you have made it possible for so many young men and women to attend Santa Clara University, receive a Jesuit education, and represent the Broncos at the NCAA Division I level. For your generosity, we are infinitely thankful. * Our coaches embrace the University's ideals and work tirelessly to make certain that our student-athlete's have a well-rounded and meaningful undergraduate experience, ensuring that intercollegiate athletics continues to play an integral role in the University's overall educational mission. Few schools can boast a coaching staff as dedicated to the institution, committed to the welfare and betterment of our student-athletes and instrumental to the advancement of the University's mission, inside and outside of athletic competition, as Santa Clara University can. We are incredibly thankful for all that they do. We hope that your year has been as prosperous and bountiful as ours has been, and we hope that all of your good fortune extends well into the future. On behalf of the Bronco Bench Foundation, we would like to wish you and your family a happy and tranquil Thanksgiving season. Sincerely, Steve O'Brien
Oct. 16, 2007
BBF Members and SCU Broncos Fans:
Well into the Fall of its 45th year, the Bronco Bench Foundation and its members have been more active than ever in their quest to support Santa Clara's student-athletes. So far this year, the Bronco Bench Foundation has: - Hosted the 29th Annual SJ Golf Classic; raising over $80,000 for student-athlete scholarships at SCU. - Introduced a series of Program Support Events for Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Cross-Country and Men's Water Polo to enhance the visibility of these programs while thanking our members, whose generosity has made it possible for our coaches to recruit and retain the top student-athletes in the country. - Revived the legendary Reno Train Trip, scheduled for November 16-18, 2007, to provide fan support for our Men's Basketball team while they're on the road against the Nevada Wolfpack. - Collaborated with the Ruff Riders to provide SCU's Young Alumni (2003-2007) with the hottest ticket package in college basketball, reminding them, that you're in college for 4 years, but you're a Bronco for life! Bronco Bench has organized all of these events to support our student-athletes, energize the Santa Clara athletics family, and to gather the resources to support nearly 1/3 of all of Santa Clara's athletic scholarships; the largest contribution of its kind in the West Coast Conference. Beginning tomorrow night, a number of SCU's Coaches, former student-athletes and volunteers will be kicking-off the Bronco Bench Foundation's Fall Fund Drive by calling people like you to: a) Thank you for your ongoing support of student-athlete scholarships at Santa Clara through your contributions to the Bronco Bench Foundation; b) reminding you that it's not too late to renew your Bronco Bench Membership for this fiscal year (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008) and be eligible to receive all of the exclusive benefits reserved for BBF members, such as discounted/complimentary basketball tickets, access to pregame receptions and program support events, a subscription to Bronco Sports magazine, and/or All-Sports passes; and c) updating you and encouraging you to attend upcoming SCU athletic events, some of which will be aired on National television! If you have not yet renewed your BBF Membership this fiscal year (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008), do so today in 1 of 3 easy ways: 1) Donate On-line: Click on this link https://www.applyweb.com/public/contribute?scugiv , choose Athletics as the Category, Bronco Bench Foundation as the Fund and make your contribution today! 2) By Phone: Call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 and make your tax deductible gift to the BBF via credit card; or 3) By Mail: Click here, print out the last two pages and mail your BBF contribution to the attention of Steve O'Brien Again, thank you for being an integral part of the Bronco Bench Foundation's 45 year history of supporting student-athlete scholarships at Santa Clara University. SCU is a special place, precisely because of people like you. You've made it a great day to be a Bronco, and for that, we are truly grateful! Go Broncos...
Steve O'Brien
Oct. 4, 2007
BBF Members and SCU Cross Country Fans:
On Saturday, October 13, 2007, your Santa Clara Broncos Men's & Women's Cross-Country teams will be hosting the Bronco Invitational at Baylands Park, in Sunnyvale, CA. Link for directions to Baylands Park: http://sunnyvale.ca.gov/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Parks/Baylands/Directions+and+Maps/home.htm (Alternatively, just take 101 to Lawrence Expressway. Head North on Lawrence Expressway, which becomes Caribbean Drive, and the entrance to the park will be on your right. You can park on-site for approximately $5 or park in the Twin Creeks Softball Complex one driveway over for free.) The day's events will be as follows: 8:00 am - SCU's Cross-Country Program will be hosting a Family, Friends & Alumni Fun Run; a 5k race/walk for all families, alumni and friends of the program. (Participants are asked to consider making a $25 donation to help support the Men's/Women's Cross-Country Program. Bronco Invite T-shirts will also be available for $15.) 9:00 am - The Intercollegiate Women's Open Division Race 9:45 am - The Intercollegiate Women's Invitational Division Race 10:30 am - The Intercollegiate Men's Invitational Division Race Immediately following the race, the Bronco Bench Foundation and the SCU Cross-Country Program's Alumni will be hosting a BBQ at the course for the first 25 current BBF Members and all SCU Cross-Country Alumni, boosters and family in attendance. Attendees will also get to hear from former SCU Cross-Country stand-outs and legendary and long-time former SCU Cross-Country Coach, John "The Godfather of SCU Cross-Country" Maloney! PLEASE RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE TO STEVE O'BRIEN AT saobrien@scu.edu The attached link provides the course that will be run for the Women's & Men's races:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/sacl/sports/c-xc/auto_pdf/BroncoInvitationalMap.pdf
If you're unable to attend the post-race reception, we still hope that you can make it out to Baylands Park to watch the Bronco Invitational. The Men and Women have posted some of the fastest times in the program's history, including winning the USF Invitational and a third place finish for the women at Notre Dame. You've got to see them in action! I hope to see you there on Saturday, October 13, 2007! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
PS-Stay tuned for more information regarding the following upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation Program Support Dates: Men's Water Polo- Sunday, October 14, 2007 vs. UC Santa Cruz at the Leavey Pool
Oct. 4, 2007
BBF Members and SCU Water Polo Fans:
On Sunday, October 14, 2007, your Santa Clara Broncos Men's Water Polo Team will be taking-on WWPA conference rival UC Santa Cruz at the Leavey Pool (and future sight of the Sullivan Aquatics Center) at Noon. At 10:30am in the Team Room (located behind the trophy case on the North Eastern side of the building), the Bronco Bench Foundation and the Men's Water Polo Program will be hosting a pregame reception for the first 25 current BBF Members and all Men's Water Polo Alumni, boosters and family in attendance. In addition to having an opportunity to socialize with fellow Bronco Water Polo enthusiasts, you'll also get an insider's perspective on the Men's Water Polo program which will include: 1) A pre-game chalk-talk from Head Water Polo Coach- Keith Wilbur 2) Reflections from former SCU Water Polo players on what being a Bronco has meant to them 3) Updates regarding the future Sullivan Aquatics Center (coming soon!) If you're unable to attend this special reception, we still hope that you can make it to the game. The pool will be packed with Bronco fans, so I hope to see you there on Sunday, October 14, 2007! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien PS-Stay tuned for more information regarding the following upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation Program Support Dates: Women's Basketball- Saturday, January 26, 2008 @ the Leavey Center
Sept. 26, 2007
BBF Members and SCU Soccer Fans:
On Sunday, September 30, 2007, your Santa Clara Broncos Women's Soccer Team (ranked #1 in the Nation) will be taking-on #19 CAL at Buck Shaw Stadium at 1pm.
At 11:00am in Jerry Kerr Alumni Park, the Bronco Bench Foundation and the Women's Soccer Program will be hosting a pregame reception for the first 40 current BBF Members and all Women's Soccer Alumni, boosters and family in attendance. In addition to having an opportunity to socialize with fellow Bronco Soccer enthusiasts, you'll also get an insider's perspective on the Women's Soccer program which will include:
1) A pre-game chalk-talk from one of the Women's Soccer Coaches
2) Reflections from former SCU Soccer players on what being a Bronco has meant to them, and
3) An inspiring recap of highlights from their 2006 season.
If you're unable to attend this special reception, we still hope that you can make it to the game. We are expecting a huge turnout for this game, so come and be a part of the excitement! I hope to see you there on Sunday, September 30, 2007! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
PS- Stay tuned for more information regarding the following upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation Program Support Dates: Men's & Women's Cross-Country- Saturday, October 13, 2007 @ the Bronco Invitational at Baylands Park Men's Water Polo- Saturday, October 14, 2007 vs. UC Santa Cruz at the Leavey Pool
BBF Members and SCU Volleyball Fans:
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, your Santa Clara Broncos Women's Volleyball Team will be taking-on conference rival Gonzaga at the Leavey Center at 1pm.
At 11:30am in the Team Room (located behind the trophy case on the North Eastern side of the building), the Bronco Bench Foundation and the Women's Volleyball Program will be hosting a pregame reception for the first 25 current BBF Members and all Women's Volleyball Alumni, boosters and family in attendance. In addition to having an opportunity to socialize with fellow Bronco Volleyball enthusiasts, you'll also get an insider's perspective on the Women's Volleyball program which will include:
1) A pre-game chalk-talk from one of the Women's Volleyball Coaches
2) Reflections from former SCU Volleyball players on what being a Bronco has meant to them, and
3) An inspiring recap of highlights from their historic 2005 Final Four season.
If you're unable to attend this special reception, we still hope that you can make it to the game. We are expecting a huge turnout for this game, so come and be a part of the excitement! I hope to see you there on Saturday, September 29, 2007! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
PS- Stay tuned for more information regarding the following upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation Program Support Dates: Men's & Women's Cross-Country- Saturday, October 13, 2007 @ the Bronco Invitational at Baylands Park Men's Water Polo- Saturday, October 14, 2007 vs. UC Santa Cruz at the Leavey Pool
Sept. 12, 2007 BBF Members and SCU Soccer Fans: On Saturday, September 22, 2007, your Santa Clara Broncos Men's Soccer Team (ranked #7 in the Nation) will be taking-on #16 UCLA at Buck Shaw Stadium at 7pm. At 5:30pm in Jerry Kerr Alumni Park, the Bronco Bench Foundation and the Men's Soccer Program will be hosting a pregame reception for the first 40 current BBF Members and all Men's Soccer Alumni in attendance. In addition to having an opportunity to socialize with fellow Bronco Soccer enthusiasts, you'll also get an insider's perspective on the Men's Soccer program which will include: 1) A pre-game chalk-talk from one of the Men's Soccer Assistant Coaches 2) Reflections from former SCU Soccer players on what being a Bronco has meant to them, and 3) An inspiring recap of the 2006 Men's Soccer run to the NCAA Quarter Finals. If you're unable to attend this special reception, we still hope that you can make it to the game. We are expecting a huge turnout for this game, so come and be a part of the excitement! I hope to see you there on Saturday, September 22, 2007! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien PS - Stay tuned for more information regarding the following upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation Program Support Dates: Women's Volleyball- Saturday, September 29, 2007 vs. Gonzaga Women's Soccer- Sunday, September 30, 2007 vs. CAL Men's & Women's Cross-Country- Saturday, October 13, 2007 @ the Bronco Invitational Men's Water Polo- Saturday, October 14, 2007 vs. UC Santa Cruz
Aug. 31, 2007 BBF Members and Bronco Fans: The new school year is rapidly approaching and the Broncos are already off to a tremendous start. Last weekend, the Women's Volleyball team won the Boise Invitational with an impressive 3-0 sweep against host team Boise State. This Friday, August 31, 2007, has been deemed College Colors Day by the NCAA. The NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company are encouraging alumni and fans to wear the colors of their alma mater and/or favorite school. Friday night will provide Bronco fans with the perfect opportunity to don their school colors and exhibit their Bronco pride as Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer will kick-off their 2007 season with an exciting double-header at Buck Shaw Stadium. The women will lead the charge at 5:30pm as they take on San Jose State in the first of this year's Rivalry Series contests. The men's game will follow at 8pm as they take on Alabama A&M. Come out and cheer on your Santa Clara Broncos to a pair of opening day victories!!! I hope to see you all at Buck Shaw Stadium on Friday night in Bronco red! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Aug. 29, 2007 BBF Members and SCU Basketball Fans:
Season Ticket Order Form in PDF Format
The buzz has been building and Bronco fans are anxious to see how the Men's Basketball team will follow-up their success of last season. Last year, the Broncos won 22 games including a major upset against Gonzaga in Spokane, serving the Bulldogs their first home loss in over 50 home appearances! I think the sky's the limit in terms of what the Broncos can accomplish this season! Season tickets are available now and they'll provide your best chance to be a part of action. Season tickets for the Broncos start at just $125 for adult GAs. Please take a look at the attached season ticket purchase form for other available options. Plus, if you haven't renewed your gift to the Bronco Bench Foundation for the 2007-2008 year, you may be eligible to receive discounted and/or complimentary tickets to see all of your favorite Bronco teams this season. The following ticket benefits are available exclusively for Bronco Bench donors: $600 BBF Donation = 20% discount on 2 men's basketball tickets (does not include Cable Car Classic games) $1200 BBF Donation = 20% discount on 4 men's basketball tickets (does not include Cable Car Classic games) $2000 BBF Donation = 2 complimentary men's basketball tickets, 1 premium Leavey parking permit for men's basketball, and 2 all-sports passes good for 2 GAs to all other regular season SCU home athletic events. $3000 BBF Donation = 2 complimentary men's basketball tickets and 20% discount on 2 additional men's basketball tickets (20% discount does not include Cable Car Classic games), 1 premium Leavey parking permit for men's basketball, and 4 all-sports passes good for 4 GAs to all other regular season SCU home athletic events. Act now, as the best seats in the house are going to sell-out first! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steve O'Brien at 408-554-7846 or saobrien@scu.edu. Go Broncos!!! Steve O'Brien
Aug. 29, 2007 BBF Members and Bronco Fans: The new school year is rapidly approaching and the Broncos are already off to a tremendous start. Last weekend, the Women's Volleyball team won the Boise Invitational with an impressive 3-0 sweep against host team Boise State. This Friday, August 31, 2007, has been deemed College Colors Day by the NCAA. The NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company are encouraging alumni and fans to wear the colors of their alma mater and/or favorite school. Friday night will provide Bronco fans with the perfect opportunity to don their school colors and exhibit their Bronco pride as Women's Soccer and Men's Soccer will kick-off their 2007 season with an exciting double-header at Buck Shaw Stadium. The women will lead the charge at 5:30pm as they take on San Jose State in the first of this year's Rivalry Series contests. The men's game will follow at 8pm as they take on Alabama A&M. Come out and cheer on your Santa Clara Broncos to a pair of opening day victories!!! I hope to see you all at Buck Shaw Stadium on Friday night in Bronco red! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
Aug. 10, 2007 BBF Members, The Fall sports are starting to report and in its 45th year, the Bronco Bench Foundation is more committed than ever to generating support for Santa Clara's student-athletes. We're definitely off to a tremendous start, as over 180 golfers have already committed to play in the 29th Annual Bronco Bench Golf Classic, brought to us this year by our title sponsor, Heritage Bank of Commerce. Kicking-off the year with an event of this magnitude, we plan on maintaining the momentum throughout the Fall by reviving the once legendary Reno Train Trip. An epic trip steeped in SCU legend and lore, it's the perfect way to get away for the weekend and watch your Santa Clara Broncos take on the University of Nevada Wolfpack in Reno, Nevada. As dedicated BBF members, we are providing you with the first chance to express interest in attending this exclusive team trip (we will leave very early A.M. on Friday November 16, 2007 and return midday on Sunday, November 18, 2007) (NOTE- space will be highly limited, only the first 25 spaces can be guaranteed). The estimated cost of the trip will be $500/person (slightly less for double-occupancy), and it will include: - Continental breakfast at SCU on Friday 11/16 So, please let me know if you would be interested and able to attend. We're gonna take the Broncos to Reno and the Broncos are going to take it to the Wolfpack! ALLLLLL ABOARD!!!! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
July 13, 2007 Bronco Fans and Bronco Bench Foundation Members: Across the department, records were shattered during the 2006-2007 academic year: *Average student-athlete cumulative GPA rose to 3.046, a new all-time high! *The Broncos won their second West Coast Conference Commissioner's Cup in the past three years! *The Bronco Bench Foundation raised over $1.5 million dollars, roughly enough to fund 33 athletic scholarships! Now, maybe the meek might cower at the prospect of having to build upon these tremendous achievements, but not the Broncos... They can't wait for next year! It all starts as the Heritage Bank of Commerce presents the 29th Annual Bronco Bench Golf Classic on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, featuring legendary Bronco and 49er, and this year's Master of Ceremonies, Brent Jones '85. REGISTER ONLINE NOW for the BBF Golf Classic - http://www.scu.edu/athletics/golf.cfm I know I'm looking forward to next year, where every day will be a great day to be a Bronco! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien PS - Stay informed of upcoming Bronco Bench Foundation events and the latest news about your Santa Clara Broncos at the Bronco Bench Foundation's recently upgraded website: www.broncobench.com
June 12, 2007 Bronco Bench Foundation Members, As the 2006-2007 academic year comes to a close, we wanted to be sure to thank each of you for your generous contributions to the Bronco Bench Foundation. Without your continued support, Santa Clara's student-athletes may not have been able to achieve all that they have achieved in the classroom, in athletic competition and in the community over the past academic year. *In the classroom, SCU's student-athletes achieved a cumulative GPA that exceeds 3.0 for the first time in recent history, while maintaining a 4-year average graduation rate that is the highest in the conference. *In athletic competition, the Broncos won the West Coast Conference Commissioner's Cup for the second time in the past three years, while teams and individual student-athletes received a variety of Conference and NCAA awards. *In the community, Santa Clara's student-athletes shared their talents with others through the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative, Sacred Heart Nativity School, Homesafe Women's Shelter and a variety of other philanthropic organizations. These are just a few of the reasons that the Bronco Bench Foundation is proud to be in their 45th year of supporting Santa Clara's student-athletes. This summer, be sure to check out the new website at www.broncobench.com for exciting updates and important news about the Bronco Bench Foundation. Finally, if you haven't renewed your Bronco Bench membership this year and you still want to have been an integral part of the Broncos' success, there's still time to act. Please call Liz Courter at 408-554-5577 or email her at ecourter@scu.edu before June 30, 2007. And remember...If you're not on the team, the next best place to be is on The Bench! Go Broncos... Dan Coonan Charlie Dougherty Steve O'Brien
May 15, 2007 Bronco Fans: After narrowly losing to the Toreros of San Diego on Friday and Saturday, the Broncos' Baseball team bounced back and earned their most important victory of the season on Sunday. Not only did they beat the #6 team in the country in a 9-inning nail biter, but they also secured the coveted West Coast Conference Commissioner's Cup for Santa Clara's Athletic Department for the 2nd time in the past 3 years! Awarded to the school with the top performing all-around athletic department in the Conference, the Commissioner's Cup is the ultimate achievement for West Coast Conference schools. Conference championships by Men's and Women's Soccer and solid second place finishes by Men's Basketball and Women's Crew helped lead the way, but this accomplishment was clearly the result of a department-wide effort. Perhaps what's most impressive about the Broncos receiving this award this year, is that Santa Clara's student-athletes also raised their cumulative GPA above 3.0 for the first time ever and have maintained the highest 4-year rolling average graduation rate in the West Coast Conference; further demonstrating their commitment to excellence in the classroom as well as in athletic competition. If you want to be a part of the Broncos' winning tradition and help Santa Clara's student-athletes continue their all-around excellence, become a member of (or renew your membership to) the Bronco Bench Foundation today! Check out their website: www.broncobench.com Call Liz Courter (408) 554-5577 or myself (408) 554-7846 Email Liz or me: And remember, if you're not on the team, the next best place to be is on The Bench! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
May 1, 2007 Dear Members of the Bronco Bench Foundation, April concluded with the Broncos leading the league in the WCC Commissioner's Cup standings and the LA President's Club Golf Tournament reaching new heights. As the Broncos come down the home stretch, all eyes will be on SCU Baseball as the winner of this year's Commissioner's Cup will once again be determined by the final baseball standings. Here's a look ahead at some upcoming events where you can support your Santa Clara Broncos during the month of May: WOMEN'S GOLF BOCCE BALL FUNDRAISER BRONCO BENCH FOUNDATION SPRING BBQ AND STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY AT SCHOTT STADIUM WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL BOCCE BALL FUNDRAISER Finally, mark your calendars for Thursday, September 6, 2007, as the Heritage Bank of Commerce will be presenting the 29th Annual Bronco Bench Foundation Golf Classic at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, CA. Brent Jones '85, will be our Master of Ceremonies, as we celebrate the rich history and tradition of Santa Clara athletics! I hope to see you at the next Bronco victory! Go Broncos... Steve O'Brien
April 10, 2007 Members of the Bronco Bench Foundation: Santa Clara University will be hosting a reception in honor of Coach Davey for his 30 years of dedicated service to the Santa Clara Men's Basketball Program. Please join us as Coach Davey will be recognized for his many contributions to Santa Clara University both on and off the court. The reception will be held on Wednesday, April 25th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Leavey Center. There is no charge to attend the event. However, for planning purposes, please RSVP by Tuesday, April 17th to dbolio@scu.edu or (408) 554-5344. The Bronco Bench Foundation hopes to see you all there as we celebrate the coaching career of a Santa Clara University legend, Coach Dick Davey! Best regards, Steve O'Brien
March 20, 2007 Bronco Bench Foundation Members and Santa Clara Baseball Fans:
In honor of Student-Athlete Day at Stephen Schott Stadium, the Bronco Bench Foundation is organizing a pre-game BBQ behind Schott Stadium on Saturday, May 12, 2007. At the pre-game BBQ, Bronco fans will be able to meet and eat with current student-athletes, get autographs for the kids and hear from the Baseball team about their upcoming game against the Toreros. At the game, fans will be treated to a number of tributes highlighting the accomplishments of your Santa Clara Broncos from the 2006-2007 school year! Details: Date- Saturday, May 12, 2007 Time- BBQ starts at 11am (game starts at 1pm) Location- Behind the batting cages in left field of Schott Stadium Cost- BBQ and game ticket: $20 per person; $10 for children 12 and under (includes BBQ, beverages, and game ticket) BBQ only: $15 per person; $5 for children 12 and under RSVP By: May 1, 2007 (only 200 tickets available) |
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