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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

St. Louis Cardinals a staple of postseason baseball

Lewis DeHope October 20, 2013

There’s just something about when the calendar turns to October that makes the Cardinals come alive. Maybe they put something in the water in St. Louis when fall rolls around – I don’t know. But...

Despite struggles, World Cup needs Mexico

Kevin Connell October 16, 2013

Something strange happened on Tuesday night. I, a staunch supporter of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, was hoping that they would lose. Having already punched their ticket as the top team out of...

Missouri doing well this season in SEC

Elliot Propes October 14, 2013

Sanford Stadium was deafening Saturday as the Georgia Bulldogs, ranked seventh in the nation, stepped onto the field. Though an undefeated opponent, Missouri Tigers were clearly the game’s underdog....

Washington Redskins’ name causing debate

Matthew Wilson October 13, 2013

The NFL’s Washington Redskins have recently been in the news over whether or not the team should change its name. The debate has supporters on both sides seeking validation. Native Americans view the...

Players’ collegiate success does not automatically translate to NFL

Billy Whyte October 9, 2013

As a Trent Richardson fantasy owner, I can’t say I’ve been happy with the way he has performed this year in the NFL. Last year’s No. 3 overall pick for the Cleveland Browns, Richardson has since...

U.S. soccer team deserves national respect

Sean Landry October 8, 2013

“The noise here is beautiful. I honestly can’t believe we are in America,” ESPN writer Roger Bennett said during a U.S. World Cup Qualifier last month. On Aug. 25, world-renowned athlete Clint Dempsey...

Taking a dual-threat quarterback worth the risk?

Elliot Propes October 7, 2013

The 2012 NFL season saw a lot of changes. Many new quarterbacks got to see their first starts. Quarterbacks like Robert Griffin III, Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson made their marks on the NFL. These...

Mariano Rivera: leader of the reliever revolution

Lewis DeHope October 6, 2013

In an age where it is common for every Major League Baseball active roster to include six to seven relief pitchers comprised of middle relievers, long relievers, left-hand specialists, set up men and closers,...

Josh Freeman’s real problem exists on the field

Nick Sellers October 2, 2013

The recent controversy between Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman and pretty much everyone else in the organization has generously been framed by Freeman and his agent as the franchise effectively trampling...

Continue the debate, but solve the problem

Benjamin Clark September 29, 2013

The big debate in college athletics right now is whether or not athletes should be paid to play. This debate isn’t likely to be settled for a long time, and in the meantime athletes are still going to...

Stop the tug of war, ask the right questions

Matthew Wilson September 24, 2013

The question of whether the NCAA should pay collegiate athletes has been a back-and-forth issue in the media for years, and universities have been caught up in scandals and allegations regarding player...

Awards to follow as baseball season ends

Andrew Clare September 23, 2013

There is one final week left in the Major League season. As the season starts to wrap up and teams start clinching playoff berths, many start to question and debate – who will win the season awards in...