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Two seconds made the difference in turnover-infested slugfest

Two seconds made the difference in turnover-infested slugfest

Zach Laufer, Sports Editor
September 5, 2015

The much anticipated home opener against the Dayton Flyers proved to be more than anyone could have bargained for. There were blocked punts returned for touchdowns, blocked field goals, interceptions, fumbles and controversy galore. More excitement than any fan could hope to...

Dayton held on against RMU on 9/14/13

Kitchen’s Keys: RMU vs Dayton

Dan Kitchen, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2015

For the 2015 season, the Robert Morris Colonials will share one theme with last season’s squad and try to rid itself of another. The theme they share is new beginnings. Last season, the Colonials ended the Joe Walton era and welcomed the new lead man John Banaszak. This...

Head coach John Banaszak looks for improvement in 2015

Football season preview: Experience brings new-found confidence

Zach Laufer, Sports Editor
September 3, 2015

Oh, how a new season can change everything. At the end of the 2014 campaign, the Robert Morris Colonials were a defeated football team. Beaten down. Exhausted. Frustrated. Fast forward to now--it is simply a different team. Sure, personnel has pretty much remained constant,...

Despite sustaining multiple injuries, Derick Abbott believes he is a better quarterback as a result.

Zoning in

Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
May 26, 2015

The image is still fresh in Derik Abbott’s mind. Effortlessly, he is able to recall the exact play it happened, the exact moment his season prematurely came to an end. Perhaps because it was a scramble. During the opening series of Robert Morris’ Nov. 8 home matchup...

The RMU football team added 17 new players on National Signing Day.

17 ink letters of intent for RMU football on National Signing Day

Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
February 4, 2015

The first Wednesday in February has become somewhat of a holiday for the sports world over the past three decades. National Signing Day, as it is affectionately known as, is the first official day a high school senior can sign a letter of intent to play a college sport. Though...

Robert Morris turns to Abbott for a spark

Robert Morris turns to Abbott for a spark

Chris Mueller, Sports Editor
September 30, 2014

Robert Morris offensive coordinator Darrin Hicks announced Monday that Derik Abbott will be getting the nod at quarterback this weekend in place of Luke Brumbaugh. The decision couldn’t have come at a more important time for the Colonials coming off a bye week with the team’s...

RMU Proclamation: Is breaking the law the new self-inflicted truth of college sports?

RMU Proclamation: Is breaking the law the new self-inflicted truth of college sports?

Jon Fisher, Assignment Editor
February 27, 2014

It starts with a thought that travels throughout the synapses of the brain. The subconscious debates whether to put forth the action, or neglect the mishandling of the current moment. Time stands still only for a few seconds as the human puts that thought into a process, thus...

Dalton making the jump from FCS to the NFL

Dalton making the jump from FCS to the NFL

Chris Mueller, Copy Editor
February 12, 2014

It doesn’t take bright lights and a big city to chase a dream. Just ask A.J. Dalton. A former All-American left tackle for Robert Morris, Dalton is on a quest to prove his worth amongst the NFL, a league where long-term, quality players are rarely selected from tiny FCS programs....

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