Pepperdine Magazine

When football icon O. J. Simpson climbed into a white Ford Bronco on a Friday afternoon in June 1994 (instead of showing up at a police station), he probably had no idea that he was launching a subsidiary media industry, one that would propel many into new careers and drag otherwise normal people into [...]

Seven more of Pepperdine’s all-time great athletes will be inducted into the University’s Hall of Fame this fall. Established in 1980, the Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame aims to honor the storied tradition of Waves sports, recognize the ongoing achievements of Pepperdine athletes, and take positive steps toward ensuring bright opportunities for future competitors. This year’s [...]

GPC All-American Quarterback Ed Hyduke Passes Waves Pride on to Basketball Star Greg Barlow By Audra Quinn “We were playing Loyola, and Loyola was our archrival,” says Ed Hyduke, drumming his GPC ’51 class ring on the table. “Still is,” adds Greg Barlow (’08), sitting across from him, hanging on his every word. “I hate Loyola.” “Well, [...]

David Levy Turns Family Therapist for the Los Angeles Lakers By Sarah Fisher David Levy There’s a prominent family in Los Angeles, and like most families, they have had their share of dysfunctional moments. This wellknown basketball dynasty goes by the name “Lakers,” and by the summer of 2007, sibling rivalry among players threatened their teamwork on the [...]

On a cold, gray February day in Detroit, Scott Tynan ('89) boarded a plane and traveled more than 2,000 miles to Southern California, anxious not only for the sunshine, but to get back on the lacrosse field with some of his best college buddies from Pepperdine.

Five years ago, the Seattle Seahawks football team was suffering the longest drought of playoff victories of any NFL team. As the team grappled with its image, fans were losing interest.

College sports fans get the fun part. They celebrate winning seasons, cheer on underdogs, and break losing streaks through will power alone, while rarely glimpsing what happens off the court.