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Wildcats kick off at Dome in spring game: Football team concludes season with match against each other

William Burns April 25, 2013

The Northern Michigan University football team held its annual spring game on Saturday, April 20 at the Superior Dome, playing a game that brought fans and community members together to allow the Wildcats...

Track captain models hard work for team

William Burns April 25, 2013

While many people who view world of collegiate sports become blinded by the more popular sports such as football, hockey and basketball, many people might overlook the individual talent that emerges from...

Fan behavior issues must be dealt with

William Burns April 25, 2013

Fan behavior has been a growing problem for several decades now. It isn’t really surprising anymore when I turn on ESPN and watch a story about how some family with two young kids was harassed by a group...

Outdoor season deterred by weather

William Burns April 25, 2013

The Northern Michigan University track and field team hit the road over the weekend to compete in lower Michigan, scoring several top-20 finishes after the events were moved indoors due to inclement weather. The...

Sprinters face cold on the road

William Burns April 18, 2013

The Northern Michigan University track and field team competed in Hillsdale, Mich. as the Wildcats took part in the Hillsdale Invitational and took fourth place while competing in another meet with cold...

Tiger not withdrawing better for Master’s

William Burns April 18, 2013

The Master’s  Tournament is one of the greatest golf tournaments to be played and, every year, I find just as much drama and excitement as you could find in any primetime television show. It just drives...

Runners grab third place finish on the road

William Burns April 11, 2013

The Northern Michigan University track and field team began the outdoor season in Oshkosh, Wis. where the Wildcats placed third in the UW-Oshkosh Open. The Wildcats competed against five other schools...

Bad calls in NCAA finale are no excuse

William Burns April 11, 2013

Over the past month, I have been praising the NCAA on how successful this year’s tournament was going to be and, in the end, even in the championship finale, few words can describe the conclusion to...

Diver earns honors after overcoming injury

William Burns April 11, 2013

To be a successful student-athlete, an individual must possess several intangible attributes: discipline, composure, determination, focus and the skill set in the respective sport are the building blocks...

Madness Four gear up for final series

William Burns April 4, 2013

In a matter of two weeks, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament’s field has gone from 68 to just four remaining schools, who all of which, believe they will be crowned as champions of collegiate basketball. Since...

Florida Gulf Coast makes history in tournament

William Burns March 28, 2013

On Friday, March 22, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles caused a big stir in the NCAA tournament by defeating the Georgetown Hoyas, 78-68. The win marked the third time in the past two years that a No. 15...

Track and field spring preview

William Burns March 21, 2013

The Northern Michigan University track and field team have been on a month-long break as the team prepares to enter the outdoor season of competition. The Wildcats, who began the season ranked 23rd...

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