Story by D.J. Pigg, Contributing writer Former Murray State golfer Patrick Newcomb received his exemption card for the ‘WebDotCom Tour’ last week. Newcomb played for Murray State’s men’s golf team from 2009 to 2013. He’s no stranger to success. While playing for Murray State he won several tournaments, including an OVC Championship his senior year. Read More
Basketball season is here. And I am not ashamed to admit that I feel in no way, shape or form prepared. Racer basketball brings life to Murray for four months of the year, although some might say it provides a shining beacon of hope for us all year long. Here I am with the task Read More
With 14 seconds to play, senior guard Dexter Fields walked off the court of the CFSB Center for the last time as a Racer. Less than a minute later, he was a national champion. Despite a poor shooting performance, the Racers beat Yale 65-57 in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament championship. Though it wasn’t quite the Big Read More
It may be only a matter of time before Murray State and its fans can boast about another Racer athlete reaching the professional ranks. Walter Powell, senior star wide receiver/return specialist, earned an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine Feb. 22-25 in Indianapolis, Ind. He is scheduled to work out Feb. 23. The 6-foot, 187 Read More
This semester has had its ups and downs. After opening the season as the ninth ranked rifle team in the nation – according to the College Rifle Coaches Association top 20 poll – Racer rifle now sits at No. 12. The Racers are coming off a third-place finish at the Buckeye Open and a fourth-place Read More
From a distance, the entire offense looks highly intricate and downright confusing at times. Screens. Verticals. Crossing routes. Slants. Stop-and-go’s. Multiple receiver sets. No huddle. Breakneck speeds with breakneck plays designed to keep a defense unsettled and unprepared for the next snap. Known as the infamous “Hatch Attack” around the league and at Murray State, Read More