Category: Murray State Racers
Brockman era at Murray State about to pass
In September 2010, Casey Brockman’s first pass with Chris Hatcher as Murray State University’s football coach was memorable for the wrong reason. Brockman described it as a wounded duck that should have been intercepted and returned for touchdown.
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Alabama A&M could be at season's tipping point
After back-to-back losses to start the season followed by two consecutive victories, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs have reached a potential tipping point with Saturday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
"We're on that seesaw right now where we could… more »
UT-Martin Coach wants atmosphere fitting of Racers’ visit
While just about anyone with any interest in tonight’s college football game at Graham Stadium is expecting a shootout, UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson wants the game to be played in a true collegiate atmosphere.
“I’ve challenged the community,” S… more »
Game splits Murray State kicker's family
Sometimes football seems thicker than blood, and Mary Hunter is certainly a hardcore fan.
Not only has the 80-year-old played fantasy football for two decades, she is the commissioner of her league. She’s also a devout University of Louisville fan. H… more »
Murray State raring to roll into season
Chris Hatcher: "We want to be No. 1. That’s what you play for."
Murray State won’t sneak up on anybody this time.
The Racers, picked to finish last in the Ohio Valley Conference in 2010, shocked everyone by going 6-5 overall and 5-3 in the league… more »
Murray State Racers facing high expectations
Murray State is facing some high expectations for the 2011 season, thanks to a lineup full of returning starters.
Second-year coach Chris Hatcher isn’t sure if the Racers are deserving of those expectations, but he’ll take them anyway.
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Ohio Valley Conference seeks information on UNA athletics
FLORENCE - Presidents of the Ohio Valley Conference universities spent part of Sunday and Monday acquainting themselves with the University of North Alabama and its athletics program just in case there is a relationship between them down the road.
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Murray State Racers living up to their name
All those scouting reports Jacksonville State has from the last seven years of playing Murray State? Shread ’em.
That tape from seven games, the last six of which the Gamecocks have won? Don’t even take it out of the box. Better yet, burn it.
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Despite record, Hatcher creating hope for Racers
The record book is clear.
The reality is much different.
The record book says the Murray State Racers are 0-3, the first time MSU has started 0-3 since 1988.
But how much different is everything around Murray State Racer football?
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Ohio Valley Conference and Wazoo Sports Partner to Air OVC Football "Game of the Week"
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The Ohio Valley Conference and Wazoo Sports have partnered to broadcast the OVC Football "Game of the Week." The Wazoo Sports Network will begin airing the "Game of the Week" starting in September and running through November.
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Sporting News Tabs JSU's T.J. Heath Preseason All-American; Predicts OVC Race and Top Players
The Sporting News Preseason Yearbook recently hit newsstands, dishing out preseason All-American and Top 25 predictions, as well as a conference-by-conference breakdown across the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
Jacksonville State senior def… more »
Four added to SHSU football staff
Sam Houston State head coach Willie Fritz has announced the hiring of four new members for the Bearkats' football coaching staff.
Bob DeBesse will serve as the Bearkats' offensive coordinator. Johnny Jernigan and Derek Warehime will coach the defensi… more »
Morehead State Alum Shimer Leads U.S. Bobsled Team To Gold
Former MSU Running Back and Wide Receiver
Morehead State University alumnus Brian Shimer, coach of the United State Bobsled Team USA-1, led the four-man team to a gold medal victory. It was the first gold medal for the U.S. since 1948, ending a 62-ye… more »
Murray State Announces 2010 Schedule
The Murray State athletics department released it’s 11-game 2010 football schedule, including five home games and non-conference road games at Kent State and Central Arkansas.
“Stewart Stadium is the place to be this fall,” said director of athletics… more »
Texas vs. the Nation Dish: QBs Crompton, Perrilloux boost NFL draft stock
After the Texas squad's 36-17 victory Saturday in the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game, Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts identified the players who helped their draft status the most this past week in El Paso.… more »