Story by Keith Jaco rjaco@murraystate.edu Staff writer A year ago, sophomore running back D.J. Penick was placed in the toughest spot of his young Racer career. In his very first collegiate game, Penick was asked to become the lead running back for Murray State. “Last year, D.J. was forced into a situation as a freshman Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu “When we started off the video, I recognized the place right away. I thought, ‘Oh no, coach [Mitch Stewart] found some embarrassing video of me from elementary school.’” That’s what was running through redshirt freshman offensive lineman Levi Nesler’s mind when Stewart addressed the Racer football team in Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior Writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu The Racers ended their 2017 football season by ranking eighth out of nine teams in the OVC in total defense. With the season underway, The News met with Defensive Coordinator Jake Johnson on the Racers defensive plans this year. Defensive play style: Murray State did fairly well when Read More
Story by Keith Jaco, staff writer The Racers opened up their first spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 7, with snow flurries and 20 mph wind gusts. With temperatures dipping below 30 degrees, Head Coach Mitch Stewart ran a loaded scrimmage in which both the offense and defense showed signs of improvement. Despite the bitterly cold Read More
Story by Keith Jaco, Staff writer Murray State Head Coach Mitch Stewart wants his players to have great character as well as fundamental football skills. For nearly two years the 101st combat aviation brigade from the 101st airborne air assault division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has partnered with the city of Murray, as well as Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Sports Editor Murray State football has begun its preparations for the 2018 season, but there was still some work to be done for the 2017 senior class. A handful of former Murray State football players laced up their cleats and took to the field at Roy Stewart Stadium one last time Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State football will enter its offseason with a sour taste in its mouth following a 21-10 loss to Southeast Missouri State. The loss marked the end of a Racer season that was anything but glamorous. Murray State capped its season with a 3-8 record, finishing eighth in Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State football will look to enter their off-season with a two-game winning streak and a 4-7 record with a win at Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Awaiting the Racers is a SEMO team that is in a similar predicament in the latter part of the season. The Read More