Story by Cory Sharber, contributing writer Casey Long has brought his glass-half-full mentality to the Murray State men’s basketball team as an assistant appointed by Head Coach Matt McMahon. Formerly a student-athlete at UT-Chattanooga, Long started as an assistant coach with the Mocs before landing an assistant coaching gig at Virginia Commonwealth University, where they Read More
Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer The youngest head coach in Division I football, first-year Head Coach Mitch Stewart sees himself as more than just a coach. He is a family man. When he’s not on the sidelines or breaking down film in his office, he’s at home with his wife, Rikki, and two daughters, Stella and Read More
Head Coach Mitch Stewart has completed his staff for the 2015 season of Racer football according to GoRacers.com. Among the staff additions are Brandon Cooper who will serve as the linebackers and special teams coach and Eddie Hicks as the cornerbacks coach. Returning to the team will be Sean Dawkins at running backs. Before entering Read More
It takes the little things to build a huge program, and no one knows that better than Murray State softball Head Coach Kara Amundson. This weekend proved to be evidence of the program moving forward as the team hosted its second annual alumnae game and received recognition for several student athletes’ accomplishments in the classroom. Read More
After a big win against Union College August 28, the Racers have been in high spirits as they prepare to hit the road and play the University of Louisville Saturday, according to Head Coach Chris Hatcher. His biggest concern looking forward is that of his young team’s maturity. “Probably the biggest disappointing thing was a Read More
Head Coach Jenny Severns has a positive outlook for the rest of the cross country season after the August 29 meet at the Belmont Opener. “I think Belmont was a good start and a good meet for a lot of the newcomers,” Severns said, “there has been a big improvement in everyone and I believe Read More
The Murray State volleyball squad looks to be poised for success this 2014-15 season, said Head Coach David Schwepker. Schwepker described last season as middling, and it’s easy for spectators to wonder what efforts have been made to improve upon last season’s results. However, Schwepker said the team’s strength is in what has not changed Read More
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps the nation, Racer Nation is also doing its share to help. The challenge has been taking social media by storm over the summer, with various coaches, public figures and people from all walks of life taking the challenge to raise awareness of a crippling disease. After being challenged Read More