Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After dissecting OVC offenses for four years, former Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams is already making a name for himself two weeks into his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since earning the week one starting nod for the Jaguars, Williams is third amongst all rookies in total tackles with Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Sports Editor It’s no secret our country is currently experiencing a period defined by unprecedented division and partisan politics. Fortunately, there are liberating outlets like sports available where we can momentarily escape from the frenzied political and social landscape around us. Unfortunately, as reality slowly begins to seep into the Read More
Story by Adam Redfern Staff Writer aredfern@murraystate.edu Nike released its 30th annual “Just Do It” campaign Monday, and this could be the most interesting campaign yet. The face of the campaign is ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. This is an interesting choice, not only because Kaepernick hasn’t played in an NFL game in two years, Kaepernick Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Two Murray State Football alumni have achieved the next step of their NFL dreams over the weekend. D’Montre Wade and Jordon Gandy both received calls from NFL teams hoping to have the Racers become a part of their franchise. Wade was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as a 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 Keith Jaco, Contributing writer Most amateur football players dream of a chance to play on the biggest stage in the sport, the NFL. For Murray State defensive back D’Montre Wade, this dream is slowly becoming a reality. Wade participated in the NFL Draft Combine on Monday, March 5, in Indianapolis, Indiana in front Read More
Staff Report Senior defensive tackle Demetrius Mason is taking his talents to the National Football League He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Arizona Cardinals Saturday after the NFL draft. Mason, who transferred from Iowa Central Community College after playing two season there, played three seasons at Murray State. Head Coach Mitch Stewart Read More
Column by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor The NFL and the now Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke decided last week to move the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles. A bigger and better market happened to be one of the main reasons for the move. That same “bigger and better” of Los Angeles in 1994 Read More