Staff report Updated Tuesday, August 18 at 1:21 p.m. Zeke Pike, a transfer from the University of Louisville, was released from the Murray State football team this week for being arrested and on a violation of team rules according to Head Coach Mitch Stewart. Pike was announced as a transfer from the University of Louisville and Read More
Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer The football team wrapped up spring practice April 24 with a scrimmage and the first “Fastest Friday in Kentucky,” a day filled with activities and competitions for fans including Minute to Win It games, flag football and multiple giveaways. On the field, the team alternated quarterbacks as it ran plays 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
STEWART ANNOUNCES FIRST SIGNING CLASS, INCLUDES 11 LINEMEN MORGAN ALEXANDER Nickel 6’2” 215 lbs. from Paducah, Ky. NOAH BANKS O-Line 6’6” 310 lbs. from Pensacola, Fla. CHASE BOLING Linebacker 6’2” 235 lbs. from Lexington, Ky. MATTHEW CHRISTIAN Quarterback 6’3” 205 lbs. from Opelika, Ala. BRAXTON COUCH Safety 5’11” 180 lbs. from Lexington, Ky. WES DREWERY Read More
After five seasons with Racer Football, Head Coach Chris Hatcher is leaving the program but will be replaced by Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Mitch Stewart. Hatcher will be officially introduced as new head coach of Samford University at 11 a.m. Friday during a press conference, approximately one week after Samford head coach Pat Sullivan resigned Read More
Fans and players alike covered the intramural fields Tuesday night as Hart College took on Franklin in the women’s intramural flag football championship game. Hart Ravens lost to Springer-Franklin A 31-6, a score that was not indicative of the battle on the field. Hart had just come off the field after defeating Granny Panties and Read More
The Murray State Rugby Football Club provides an alternative for athletes to satisfy their need for competition in place of college athletics. Rugby football, referred to simply as rugby is a sport with a long history. It was allegedly invented in 1823 by Englishman William Webb Ellis who found the rules of soccer too restricting. Read More
Despite a strong showing on both the offensive and defensive fronts, the timing wasn’t there for the football team as it fell 43-36 to Eastern Kentucky Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Ky. The team started well offensively as junior runningback Pokey Harris returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, the second Read More