Toole, RMU announce three year contract extension
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
May 3, 2013
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After eliminating the Kentucky Wildcats from the National Invitation Tournament on March 19, Robert Morris men’s basketball coach Andy Toole’s stock soared, and it seemed like only a matter of time until he moved on to bigger and better endeavors. But the 32-year-old skipper reassured the fact... Read more »
Zimmerman named honorary member of men’s hockey team
Brooke Smith, Copy Editor
May 3, 2013
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One year ago, Sam Zimmerman was just your typical nine-year-old boy, but today, he is a survivor. Zimmerman suffered from what was a sinus infection that went undiagnosed by doctors. “They said it was a virus and sent him home and said to bring him back in two days if he wasn’t feeling better,”... Read more »
Former RMU guard Williams transfers to Wake Forest
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
May 2, 2013
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During his three full seasons with the Robert Morris basketball program, Coron Williams was an accurate three point shooter, draining nearly 43% of his shots taken from beyond the arc, but next season, the redshirt junior won’t be taking the court for RMU. Williams announced that he will be transferring... Read more »
RMU defeats Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11
Chris Mueller, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2013
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In a back and forth Sunday afternoon affair, host Robert Morris held on to defeat Northeast Conference foe Mount St. Mary’s, 12-11, in a dramatic, fast-paced game. With the win, RMU improves to 6-5 on the year and knocked the Mount out of NEC playoff contention, a year after they saw their 2012 season... Read more »
RMU’s investigation of Rice provides negative results
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
April 9, 2013
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For nearly three seasons, Mike Rice was a staple of Robert Morris men’s basketball, and during that time, there were no reported incidents that the abusive behavior Rice committed at Rutgers ever occurred at RMU, the athletic department said. An investigation spearheaded by athletic director Craig... Read more »
Former RMU head coach Rice relieved of Rutgers position
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
April 4, 2013
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Mike Rice was known for his intense coaching style during his three year tenure at Robert Morris, but no one recalls the former Rutgers head coach displaying abusive behavior toward his players during his time at RMU. Rice, who led the Colonials to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments, is shown shoving,... Read more »
Rankel brothers find success at RMU
Brooke Smith, Copy Editor
April 1, 2013
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All throughout collegiate sports, it is not uncommon to find two players on the same team with the same last name. This year, the Robert Morris University men’s lacrosse team finds themselves with a pair of brothers, Tyler and Eric Rankel, who have proven to be major assets for the team. Through... Read more »
Atlantic Hockey to introduce goal review for 2013-2014 season
Brooke Smith, Copy Editor
April 1, 2013
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After ten years of existence, the Atlantic Hockey Association will finally introduce video replays of disputed and non-goal calls for the 2013-14 season. This update to the league will make it so that every school in Division I men’s ice hockey has some sort of goal review. Robert Morris head... Read more »
A family affair: Joslins living the high-caliber hockey life
Haley Sawyer, Staff Writer
April 1, 2013
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Jamie Joslin is arguably one of the top Robert Morris women’s hockey players to don an RMU sweater in the program’s seven year history. With her active defensive style, which includes eye-catching physicality and dramatic blocks, Joslin is quite the spectacle on the ice, and although she could... Read more »
Hawkins getting the hang of Division I college basketball
Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
April 1, 2013
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Coming into the 2012-13 campaign, Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole anticipated that it would take time for freshman Stephen Hawkins to learn the ins and outs of college basketball. However, because of a slew of injuries that have plagued the Colonials this season, the 6-9 forward has had to grasp... Read more »
