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Joe Walton passes away at age 85

Ethan Morrison
August 15, 2021

Today, Beaver Falls native and former Robert Morris head football coach Joe Walton passed away at the age of 85. https://twitter.com/RMUAthletics/status/1426999553128009728?s=20 Walton was named the first head coach in the team's 27-year history on July 27, 1993, building...

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

NCAA approves extra year of eligibility for fall sport DI athletes

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on August 21 to approve a waiver to grant an extra year of eligibility for fall sport athletes. The extra year will go into effect regardless of whether fall sports are able to resume competition in the spring. Athletes will have...

Thomas Ognibene

Big South, Colonials football postponed to spring of 2021

Jonathan Hanna, CSN Sports Editor
August 12, 2020

On Wednesday, with the health of student athletes as it's top priority, the Big South Conference announced that it will be delaying all fall sports, with the hopes of playing in the spring of 2021. With Robert Morris leaving the NEC earlier in the year, and set to join the Big...

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RMU football schedules Hawaii as non-conference opponent

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
July 14, 2020

As sports continue to be up in the air for the fall season, the Robert Morris football team’s latest announcement may display a step in the right direction. The University of Hawaii tweeted on Monday that they have added RMU to their 2020 schedule.  Robert Morris...

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RMU officially joins Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
June 15, 2020

Big things on the Horizon, a new Horizon, expanding your Horizon. No matter the journey, or wording, the destination is clear. After 39 years in the Northeast Conference, Robert Morris University is joining the Horizon League for the upcoming 2020-21 academic and athletic school...

Bernard Clark works with his team in preparation for his first season at the helm.

Coach Clark, eight Colonials receive conference recognition

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — After a season in which the Robert Morris football team (7-5, 6-1 NEC) posted a winning record for the first time since 2010 and finished second in the NEC, head coach Bernard Clark Jr. and eight players received conference recognition. After winning more...

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RMU wins on senior weekend for the first time since 2015

Luke Yost, Contributor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Colonials (7-5, 6-1 NEC) played host to the Sacred Heart Pioneers (7-5, 4-3 NEC) to close their 2019 campaign. Robert Morris defended “The Joe” by winning 16-14. Before the game, Robert Morris celebrated all the seniors. Head coach Bernard...

Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24

Weekend Preview: 11/22-11/24

Zachary Somma, Contributor
November 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Despite Thanksgiving break beginning this weekend, the Robert Morris sports teams are not slowing down. This weekend features volleyball’s run at the NEC Championships, the final game of the season for the football team, as well as action from both the men’s...

Clark and Gray talk big win over Duquesne, potential NEC title

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — After last week’s victory over Duquesne (6-3, 4-1 NEC) the Robert Morris football team (6-4, 5-0 NEC) now finds themselves in a position to capture their first NEC title since 2010. “(The win) was huge for the program,” said Robert Morris football...

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