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Jake Kupchella celebrates his touchdown against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Big South and Ohio Valley Conference to merge for football

Michael Deemer
February 22, 2022

After much speculation of the future of Big South football, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Big South and Ohio Valley Conference that the two conferences will merge starting in the 2023 season. "It will provide the football member institutions a schedule of games against...

Dave Plungas stands on the sidelines during RMUs game against Howard. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

How Dave Plungas and Robert Morris find their talent

Michael Deemer
February 21, 2022

Robert Morris defensive coordinator and assistant head coach Dave Plungas has a more prominent role than just calling defensive plays on the sidelines. He also helps recruit the players on the field. Before arriving in Moon Township in 2018, Plungas started his recruiting career...

Gregory Young II takes the field at Stony Brook. Photo Credit: Stony Brook Athletics

Gregory Young II transfers to Robert Morris

Michael Deemer
February 1, 2022

Head Coach Bernard Clark and assistant head coach Dave Plungas brought in another transfer. Former Stony Brook defensive back Gregory Young II decided to transfer to Robert Morris on Monday. The Clinton, Maryland native spent three years as a member of the Seawolves. Young...

George Martin III throws the ball against Monmouth. Photo Credit: Jonathan Hanna

POLL: What is next for RMU Football?

January 25, 2022

With Monmouth and Hampton announcing their departure to the CAA this morning, the Big South is now down to five members. What does this mean for the future of RMU football? Could they stay? Will the conference be merged? Or will RMU find a new home next season?

The RMU football defense meets before a snap against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

OPINION: The Big South and the Colonials have run out of “big fish” to fry

Michael Deemer
January 19, 2022

The Big South Conference has dealt with a ton of change over the past several seasons. North Alabama reclassified from DII to DI and joined the conference in 2019, Presbyterian College departed in 2020 to join the Pioneer League, and Robert Morris and North Carolina A&T...

#12 Miles Hayes and #1 Tavin Harville celebrate a defensive stop at Monmouth. Photo credit: Jonathan Hanna

RMU’s Miles Hayes Selected to Play in Hula Bowl Classic

Robert Bradley
January 14, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla.– On Thursday, it was announced on Twitter that Robert Morris safety Miles Hayes has been selected to participate in the 76th annual Hula Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1946 and first played on January 5, 1947, the Hula Bowl was composed of two teams:...

Former Albany linebacker Joe Casale has announced his commitment to Robert Morris. Photo credit: Albany Athletics

Joe Casale transfers to Robert Morris

Ethan Morrison
December 18, 2021

After hitting the transfer portal from the University of Albany on Thursday night, former Great Danes linebacker Joe Casale didn't spend much time in the portal as he transferred to Robert Morris on Saturday. Casale, a redshirt sophomore has two years of eligibility remaining...

George Martin scans the field against Charleston Southern. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Passing offense proves to be strength for RMU Football in 2021

Tyler Gallo
November 29, 2021

To be completely honest, things looked incredibly bleak for the RMU football passing game after their season-opening 45-0 rout against Central Michigan. George Martin passed for just 13 yards on eight attempts in Mount Pleasant that afternoon in an all-around dismal day at the...

Jamar Shegog (left) and Ricardo Watson (right) were named to the All-Big South Second Team. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Jamar Shegog and Ricardo Watson named to 2021 All-Big South Second Team

Alexis Davis
November 24, 2021

Two members of the RMU football team were named to the 2021 All-Big South Second Team on Tuesday evening. Redshirt sophomores Jamar Shegog and defensive lineman Ricardo Watson each received the honors after a vote by league head coaches. Shegog played in every game this season...

Nick Bisceglia attempts a kick against Howard. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Nick Bisceglia awarded Big South Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time

Tyler Gallo
November 23, 2021

Following his final game as a Colonial, Robert Morris kicker Nick Bisceglia has been awarded Big South Special Teams Player of the Week. https://twitter.com/BigSouthSports/status/1462856807324565519?s=20 This honor comes after he went a perfect 4-4 on his kicks during the team's...