Habeeb Baba: driven on and off the field
If there’s one word to describe McDaniel College football player Habeeb Baba, it’s “contagious.” Just a sophomore, Baba has already established himself as a leader on and off the field…
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Football team heads into new season with new coaches, new culture
Football will kick off its season opener at home on Saturday, Sept. 7, against non-conference opponent Misericordia. This opening match marks a renewed beginning for the team, following various coaching…
Green Terror Tough
Earlier this semester, former Green Terror Football head coach Mike Dailey made the decision to step down from the coaching role he has held since 2015. Dailey’s decision leaves a…
DeMarcus White named head football coach, will be first African American head coach in the Centennial Conference
The College announced on March 8 that football Defensive Coordinator DeMarcus White has taken over as head coach. White takes over from Mike Dailey, who is stepping down at the end…
Being a student-athlete: A full-time job
Being a college athlete is an occupation and it should be treated as one. College athletes bring in revenue for their college, and the student-athletes should be rewarded accordingly. The…
The truth about McDaniel football: A rebuttal
This article originally appeared on the author’s personal blog, Ben’s Blog. Read it here. Mr. Finnerty, I thought it appropriate to write you in response to your recent article, mostly…
McDaniel football: A program about more than wins and losses
We are writing this letter from two different perspectives: as a professor of art history for 18 years and as the faculty mentor to the football team for the past…
If academic programs are under review, put athletic programs under review, too
I am writing to advocate a two-year abolition of the football team. With talk of academic priorities looming large this year, why not bring everything – including football – under…
Maryland looks to tackle youth football head trauma issues
The threat of concussions and injuries in football has not gone unnoticed in Maryland. Proposed legislation in the General Assembly would put a ban on tackle football played on all…
25 years ago: McDaniel football in Russia
The sound of cheering cuts through the air. Another touchdown for McDaniel football. Thousands of people line the stadium and hillside either watching the game or getting involved in the…
National Anthem Controversy Finds Grounds at McDaniel
In sticking with American tradition, recent months have seen many people across the country taking a stand for what they believe in. Most recently, that stand has taken center stage…
Homecoming Spirit Brings Second Football Win
McDaniel football team is coming around for fall of 2016. The Homecoming game against Dickinson was the first for the squad since the 22-game losing streak breaking game on Sept….
McDaniel’s Athletic Trainers
When you think of McDaniel Football, the first thing comes to mind is the players, but there are people behind the scenes who the team depends on, the athletic trainers….
Remembering Mike Marks
Entering the 2016-2017 school year at McDaniel, there is much excitement around the new turf field. The facelift, which was estimated at well over $1 million dollars, welcomes back students with…
Mike Dailey: 25th Coach in Program History
McDaniel Football is starting off its fall season with a new head coach, Mike Dailey. Coach Dailey has been the assistant coach for seven seasons, but is now taking over…
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Hoyt Steps Down as Head Football Coach
In an email sent out to faculty this morning, President Casey informed the McDaniel community that Mike Hoyt has stepped down from his position as head football coach. He was the…
Football Drops Halloween Battle to Juniata
McDaniel dropped their eighth straight game of the season on Saturday, falling to Juniata 20-7. The Green Terror scored just one touchdown in the second quarter, while the Eagles scored…
Should the Redskins still be the “Redskins?”
George Preston Marshall gave the Redskin name to the formerly known Boston Braves in 1933 “out of respect for Native American heritage and tradition.” This name was given in honor…
McDaniel Falls to Catholic Late
McDaniel hosted Catholic in a nail-biting home opener on Saturday, Sept. 5. With only 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Catholic’s Lucas Morley caught a touchdown, making the final…
60 Seconds: Super Bowl XLIX Picks
We asked four members of the McDaniel community which team they think will win Super Bowl XLIX. Here are their predictions for the outcome of the big game. Senior Cody Shives thinks that…