Tuesday Time Machine -- University of Orange Coast College???
One of the lingering rumors that I've heard during my 15 years at Orange Coast College is, "Is OCC ever going to become a four-year university?" While that sounds great in theory and I'm not an expert on the subject, I think I can safely say ... that's just not going to happen.
But in the world of Pirate Athletics ... can you imagine the fun we could have with some of our sports and "what if we DID have some of these athletes for four or five years at a time?"
One sport in particular that springs into my brain is the Pirate women's basketball program. When I first began my OCC career, former Pirate coach Mike Thornton was in a stretch of excellence that very few programs get to experience. Just a few years removed from winning the state championship, the Pirates had a three-year run that was one of the best in school history. While some unfortunate circumstances thwarted additional state championships during that span, the level of success can not be ignored ... from the history books, here is a recap of this remarkable run ...