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‘Small but mighty’: Vanderbilt University

‘Small but mighty’: Vanderbilt University

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 23, 2024

Say hello to the only private school and a charter member of the SE Southeastern Conference: Vanderbilt.  Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873, is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is home to...

How ‘smart’ decisions turned Georgia into an SEC powerhouse

How ‘smart’ decisions turned Georgia into an SEC powerhouse

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

The Georgia Bulldogs may be one of the most intimidating teams to appear on any of their opponents’ schedules. Although the team failed to make last season’s playoffs, this powerful team has the ability...

The Georgia Dawgs: SEC’s newest athletic empire

The Georgia Dawgs: SEC’s newest athletic empire

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

When you think of the Southeastern Conference, several teams likely come to mind. Few, however, hold a candle to the athletic empire of the Georgia Bulldogs. Located in Athens, Georgia, the Bulldogs hold...

The rivalry that never ends

The rivalry that never ends

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor August 23, 2024

It’s nearly impossible to mention the history of Oklahoma athletics without bringing up their cross-state opponent Texas. The rivalry has been fierce for over a century, so strong that it was given a...

Across the Red River

Across the Red River

Evan Vieth, Sports Editor August 23, 2024

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, the University of Oklahoma is home to over 30,000 students. Three years after the university elected its first president, David Ross Boyd, in 1892, 100 students and four faculty...

Defensive back Malik Muhammad recovers a blocked punt in the end zone and scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct 7, 2023.

Texas football is in the final stages of preparing for the 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Double Coverage Editor August 23, 2024

With just over one week until the first kickoff, No. 4 Texas football has been having weekly scrimmages to prepare. Head coach Steve Sarkisian uses these scrimmages to evaluate his team based on all aspects...

Goodbye to Texas University: The in-state rivalry is back

Goodbye to Texas University: The in-state rivalry is back

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

“Goodbye to Texas University” was the original title of the “Aggie War Hymn” and the first words sung in the second verse of the song.  Even though Texas A&M University and the University...

The 12th Man: The student body

The 12th Man: The student body

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

At Texas A&M University football games, fans twirl around white towels while shouting to distract the opposing team. A closer look will show that printed on the towel, in maroon letters, are the words...

What makes an Alabama fan: History of Tuscaloosa’s Traditions

What makes an Alabama fan: History of Tuscaloosa’s Traditions

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 23, 2024

Both the successful athletic history of the University of Alabama and its intimidating Crimson Tide fan base have created a rich and historic culture full of many Alabama traditions dating back to the...

Waving Hello to the Crimson Wave: University of Alabama

Waving Hello to the Crimson Wave: University of Alabama

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor August 23, 2024

The University of Alabama is one of the most esteemed names in college sports.  Down in Tuscaloosa, the school is home to roughly 40,000 students and, in terms of sports, is a dominant force in the...

Junior running back Jaydon Blue runs a play down the field during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

As injury sweeps Texas’ running back ahead of 2024 season, Steve Sarkisian weighs his options

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor August 23, 2024

The Texas Longhorns’ running back room is going to look very different this season.  After word of starter CJ Baxter’s injury surfaced following practice on Aug. 7, panic set in. With torn lateral...

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Alabama has Auburn, Mississippi has Mississippi State, Texas has Texas A&M, LSU has… Unlike most Southeastern Conference teams, LSU has no in-state rivals in any of the Five conferences. That’s...

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