Category Archives: College
Owosso native builds Adrian College into power
By Brian Calloway bcalloway@lsj.com ADRIAN – It may be one of the quiet success stories when it comes to college baseballprograms in Michigan, but Craig Rainey eventually wants that to change. The 44-year old Owosso native has developed Division III … Continue reading
Brian Calloway: Robinson has been impressive for Michigan football team
After accounting for nearly 900 yards of total offense through the season’s first two weeks Robinson has been the most exciting thing in college football. It’s the best start to a season and two-game stretch I’ve witnessed. Robinson appears to be extra special and capable of putting Michigan back among the nation’s elite teams. Continue reading
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Starting job at Arizona State gives Steven Threet best chance at success
Now that he enters the season owning one of the 120 starting quarterback jobs at Division I Football Bowl Subdivision schools around the nation, Threet has a golden opportunity to truly show his abilities on a big stage that being at a Pac-10 school provides. Threet will need to continue to display the consistency that won him the job to show he is the four-star recruit that was rated as one of the top 15 quarterbacks in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com coming out of high school. Continue reading
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McGee more focused on title than records
McGee, who is battling sophomore Justin Hemm for the starting quarterback job in Adrian’s new multi-formation offense this fall, enters his senior season ranked among the school’s all-time leaders with 4,341 passing yards, 30 touchdowns and 311 completions.
But it is the drive to get a league championship ring that is more important to McGee than owning any of the career passing records. Continue reading
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Hemm in the mix to start at QB for Adrian College
Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ADRIAN, Mich. — In the only contest he received significant playing time last season, Justin Hemm left a lasting impression. The Ball State transfer put on a record-setting performance in the Adrian College football … Continue reading
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Siena Heights adding women’s lacrosse as sport
The Siena Heights University athletic department continued its growth Monday.
After adding men’s and women’s bowling and football as sports earlier this year, Siena Heights unveiled plans to begin women’s lacrosse on Monday. Siena also announced Cindy Hill will be the program’s first coach. Continue reading
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Siena Heights breaks ground on new performance stadium
Siena Heights broke ground on the multimillion-dollar O’Laughlin Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The outdoor performance stadium will be home to Siena’s football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field teams.
“It’s been a journey that has really taken us to the needs that Siena has had for a long, long time, and we are just delighted to be able to begin this journey of building with the students in mind and with future students in mind,” Siena Heights President Sister Peg Albert said. “They deserve a good place to play and to compete and to just have fun and learn a lot of things about life on the track and the field. I just think it’s great.” Continue reading
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Alex Cowart hoping for professional baseball career
Alex Cowart simply wants to keep playing baseball.
The Adrian College standout hopes to be among the players selected in the 50-round Major League Baseball draft, which begins today and runs until Wednesday. Continue reading
Cowart’s career at Adrian College one for the ages
Since winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association batting title and helping the Adrian College baseball team reach the World Series as a sophomore in 2008, opposing teams have been well aware of Cowart’s abilities.
Slowing down the senior outfielder down has been another story. Continue reading
