Another sign that the SMC volleyball team might be something special this year: Texas A & M took out USF 3-0 Sunday following its 3-1 loss to SMC on Saturday. The Aggies were undoubtedly inspired by their coach -- who used to coach at USF -- but their sweep of one of the WCC's top teams indicates how strong the Gaels are.

Another note from Saturday's game in Moraga: great crowd, filling about three-quarters of the downstairs sections on both sides of the court. I'd estimate about 800-1,000 fans. The word is spreading.