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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...

Reggie Green pulls in his first career touchdown grab as a Colonial in the first quarter against VMI Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Robert Morris brings home the shutout win

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 16, 2017

On homecoming day, the Robert Morris Colonials brought home the 23-0 win over the Virginia Military Institute Keydets. On the first play from scrimmage, Jimmy Walker tosses a dime to wide receiver Warren Robinson, all the way to the VMI 29-yard line, to make a statement to...

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

Football roundup: Robert Morris vs. Youngstown State

Delenn Poe and Delenn Poe
September 10, 2017
The Colonials couldn't stop Youngstown from scoring.
Cole Blake has fought through injury after injury in order to play the game he loves.
Photo credit: Tori Flick

Whatever it takes

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 7, 2017

"They (the doctors) were talking to my mom and they said 'he has serious trauma to his finger. We're looking at a shattered finger possible amputation," said Robert Morris running back Cole Blake. "And instantly my heart rate went up to like 160," said Blake. The red shirt...

Photo credit: Katey Ladika

RMU upsets Dayton

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 2, 2017

In stunning fashion, off the foot of freshman kicker Nick Bisceglia and with four seconds remaining, the Robert Morris football team upset one of the winningest teams in the FCS, the Dayton Flyers, by the final score of 13-10. It was a game and a season that appeared to already...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Is this the year for RMU football?

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 30, 2017

College football season is upon us, and the Colonials have their sights set on an NEC Championship after a dismal 2-9 season in 2016. This year has a make-or-break feel for head coach John Banaszak, who was given a one-year extension last season despite his 7-26 career record. In...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Walker named starting quarterback, Barr moved to wide receiver

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 23, 2017

After three weeks of training camp, the Robert Morris football team has made a decision on who will be their starting quarterback for the 2017 season. Head coach John Banaszak made the decision to go away from two-year starter Matt Barr, placing the offense in the hands of...