Maybe it’s the passion with which they play the game. Maybe it’s the way they carry themselves on and off the field. Perhaps it’s the personal qualities they possess, in turn making them a fan favorite. Whatever it is, any true sports fan has favorite players. These are players you would argue for if they Read More
I love jerseys. Besides actually watching, this is probably one of my favorite aspects of sports. I love wearing my team’s jersey and showing pride. It is safe to say I have a bit of an obsession. If I had enough money I would love to buy jerseys of everyone on the Chicago Cubs and Read More
Many of you are obsessed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Being from Nashville, I was fairly surprised when I realized just how many Murrians are Red Birds enthusiasts. I grew up an avid Atlanta Braves fan. My dad and I would sit in front of the television for hours watching the greatest pitching trio ever Read More
The Olympics have come and gone. Everyone heard about Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, the USA women’s gymnastic team and basketball teams winning gold as well as the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. However, another runner’s story got my attention this year. He fascinated me and made me want to learn more. Maybe I’m wrong, Read More
They say fantasy football is just Dungeons and Dragons for jocks. It’s also Dungeons and Dragons for people like me, who just so happen to enjoy the actual game of Dungeons and Dragons and the deep intricacies of football combined into one SUPER AWESOME EXPERIENCE. Fantasy football is the perfect mix of statistics, creativity, taking Read More
Edward Marlowe || Staff Writer Hello, my name is Edward Marlowe, I’m 27 years old, and I still collect sports cards. Though I am a man with multiple hobbies and collections, my oldest and dearest of pasttimes began when I was 4 years old. On weekends, my mom and grandmother would set up as antique dealers at Read More
Jonathan Ferris || Sports Editor I assume you’re reading this column either because you are a fan of a Murray State athletic team or you’re my mom or grandma. If you are indeed a fan of Murray State athletics, you should be squirming in anticipation through humanities class over our Racer athletic teams. Perhaps it’s the Read More
I was young when I realized I would not have a career as a professional athlete. Despite my best efforts and a basketball coach for a dad, I was just plain bad. It didn’t help that I was slow, short and more likely to get hit by a ball than catch one. I tried my Read More