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Make or break: Why this Saturday’s game is a must-win for McKendree football
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Make or break: Why this Saturday’s game is a must-win for McKendree football

BY GRANT RIGGS Staff Writer In football, a “trap game” is generally described as a game against an opponent that is thought to pose little challenge. As a result of playing in a trap game, the team that is widely favored to win tends to “shoo off” the opponent. Typically, the favored team will overlook the so-called “lesser team” because of that team's record, and, as a result, the favored team often slips up and loses. The main flaw with this, is that a team's record is often not indicative of how good that team actually is. McKendree’s conference matchup this Saturday, Oct. 8, against the University of Indianapolis is nothing short of a trap game. Why this Saturday is a trap game for McKendree U-Indy, who comes into this game with a 1-4 record, has yet to defeat another team in the Gre...
Going for the win: the men’s volleyball team hits the net
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Going for the win: the men’s volleyball team hits the net

BY LAUREN REEVES Staff Writer The McKendree University men's volleyball team would like to keep their winning streak going. The team had a three game winning streak behind them as they topped Barton College in five sets. However, the McKendree University men's volleyball team fell 3-1 to Ball State University last Saturday evening in Muncie, IN. The loss moves McKendree to 9-10 overall on the season and 4-8 in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. (more…)
An inside look: Statham’s win and the crew behind him
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An inside look: Statham’s win and the crew behind him

BY SCHALLON FOGGS Staff Writer As we all know, winning is the most important thing when it comes to sports. Ha! Just joking. It's about playing to the best of your ability and hoping to win. Speaking of winning, McKendree University now has one of the biggest winners of all time. Who might this be? Harry Statham, the men’s basketball coach. Harry Statham now claims the title for having the most wins in collegiate basketball history. (more…)
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Marching Band: It is More than a Sport

Marching Band: It is More than a Sport An Opinion written by: Emily Lucia With the recent online popularity of the Ohio State Marching Band, the art form has intrigued many. Commenters on the YouTube videos have shown amazement at how a group of people can form such interesting pictures on the field while playing instruments. Though, for marching band members throughout the country, it is just another day on the field. Because of everything band members do during half-time, many spectators wonder whether marching band is a sport. Band directors, members and their parents alike will say “yes,” while most athletes will beg to differ. Organizations like the NCAA and most universities consider marching band a sport, as they offer athletic scholarships to band members. However, if you look at t...