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Who will be the next head football coach of RMU?

Who will be the next head football coach of RMU?

November 28, 2017

Candidate #1: West Allegheny's Bob Palko For those who love WPIAL football, Bob Palko’s name is one of legend. The West A. coach started coaching the Indians way back in 1995. At the time of President Bill Clinton and the infamous OJ Simpson trial, there was a football program...

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RMU football coaching candidate: Slippery Rock’s Shawn Lutz

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 28, 2017

If the Colonials look local for their next head coach, then one possible candidate could be current Slippery Rock head coach Shawn Lutz. Shawn Lutz has spent the past 22 seasons coaching The Rock. He spent his first 20 years as an assistant coach under George Mihalik, spending...

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RMU football coaching candidate: Washington and Jefferson’s Mike Sirianni

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 27, 2017

Before heading to Robert Morris University as an assistant coach, former head coach John Banaszak made his mark coaching the Washington and Jefferson Presidents. The Colonials could again see their next head coach have their roots in Washington, Pennsylvania, if the team considers...

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Offensive coordinator Miller no longer with team

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 26, 2017

Another departure from this Robert Morris University football team is offensive coordinator Mike Miller, who is no longer with the team as confirmed by a university official. This news comes after the resignation of head coach John Banaszak and the departure of offensive line...

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RMU football coaching candidate: West Allegheny’s Bob Palko

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 21, 2017

When conducting a search for candidates to replace to former football coach John Banaszak, Robert Morris can look to some local legends as a possible replacement. One of those is longtime West Allegheny head coach Bob Palko, who is rumored to be a top candidate for the position. For...

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Recapping the John Banaszak Era

The John Banaszak Era of Robert Morris University football has finally sputtered out to its brief and uninspiring end on Monday morning to finish a coaching stint that never really gained any momentum in its four seasons. The face value of John Banaszak’s legacy is a career...

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BREAKING NEWS: RMU head football coach Banaszak resigns

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 20, 2017

Effective immediately, Robert Morris University head football coach John Banaszak has resigned from his position with the team. In a press release sent out by university officials Monday morning, Athletic Director Dr. Craig Coleman made the announcement that Banaszak would...

Carneys Corner: The state of Robert Morris football

Carney’s Corner: The state of Robert Morris football

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 3, 2017

Earlier in the season, I predicted that the Robert Morris Colonials would finish within the top three in the Northeast Conference. I cited their strong defense, seemingly improved offense and the weak NEC as reasons for this prediction. I definitely did not think that they...

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Late pick-six by SHU breaks Colonials’ hearts

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
October 21, 2017

Khaamal Whitaker was at the center of what was the most heart-wrenching, soul-crushing loss that this Robert Morris Colonials team has seen in the John Banaszak era. After a 21-14 loss to the Pioneers of Sacred Heart. With the score tied at 14 with 43 seconds left and the...

History according to Butter

History according to Butter

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
October 12, 2017

The history of Robert Morris football has some of the most humble beginnings. A team that originally played at a high school football field, with no scholarships. They were built from scratch at the hands of legendary head coach Joe Walton, who immediately turned this rag-tag...