Pandemic Diaries: A day in the COVID-19 life of a Mercer football operations intern
Savannah Smith, Contributing Writer
October 28, 2020
After having worked as a student operations intern for Mercer Football since 2017, senior sports marketing and analytics major John-Allen Stone developed expectations for what his senior season would look like. “I was really disappointed that we were not able to play our full, regular season. It...
Why college football might not happen in 2020, and what it could mean for the future of the sport
Micah Johnston, Sports Editor
August 22, 2020
While some players are in vocal support of playing, the threat of COVID-19 remains as important as ever when tackling this difficult season. Beyond the immediate concerns of 2020, however, the virus’ impact brings to light even more questions about the sport’s long-term future in a variety of ways.
Marshall scores 33-yard touchdown in final minute to defeat Furman 27-24
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
November 19, 2016
Macon has been the location for film productions in the past. Add “Mercer versus Furman” to the list. Senior wide receiver Jordan Marshall caught a 33-yard game-winning touchdown Saturday with 0:31 remaining to lift Mercer (6-5, 4-4) over Furman (3-8, 3-5) 27-24 in the team’s final o...
Kirby Southard is the anchor of Mercer’s offense
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
October 15, 2016
Kirby Southard didn’t know the quarterback he was facing in ninth grade would eventually be one of his closest teammates in college. A freshman at Chattahoochee High School in Johns Creek, Southard squared off against future Mercer quarterback John Russ, a freshman at Middle Creek High S...
Mercer football to make over $1 million from games against SEC opponents in 2017
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
October 13, 2016
Money talks. At least, enough for Mercer athletics director Jim Cole to stray from his “business plan” of scheduling one FBS school each year for Mercer football. The money isn’t the only reason, just a big one. In 2017, the Bears will play two Southeastern Conference opponents for a payday of ...
‘The Ruling’: Can Cinderella go to the ball twice?
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
October 8, 2016
One of the lasting pieces of advice my coach has told me was simply this: Anybody can do it once, but those who can back it up and do it consistently are the ones who prove to be elite Division-I athletes. And that’s true for any college sport, or really, anything in life. When we set...
Mercer wins a tight game over Tennessee Tech
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
September 17, 2016
The Mercer Bears notched their first win of the season with a victory over Tennessee Tech 34-27 . The Bears improve to 1-2 on the season heading into the bye week. Tennessee Tech falls to 1-2 on the season following the loss. The game did not start well for the Bears as Dontez Byrd returned the open...
Bears drop to 0-2 on the season with loss to Georgia Tech
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
September 10, 2016
Mercer’s trip up Interstate 75 did not end in a victory as it dropped its outing against in-state opponent the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35-10. The Bears fall to 0-2 on the season while Georgia Tech remains undefeated. For a short time in the first quarter the Bears held a touchdown...
Most impactful Mercer sports moments of 2015-16
Cluster Staff Reports
April 28, 2016
Thoughts on these moments? How do you want to rank them? Let us know in the comments below. The #BEARSTRONG movement *Editor's note: Many times in the midst of tragedy, sports brings people together. Similar to David Ortiz addressing Fenway Park...
Top five Mercer sports moments of the fall semester
Hayes Rule, Staff Writer
January 30, 2016
5. Jama runs away from competition for Julius Johnson Invitational win Men’s cross country runner Ahmed Jama took the reigns as a freshman for Mercer last semester, leading the Bears in all five of the team’s races -- but that doesn’t tell the whole story for the Woodstock, Georgia, native. ...
Jake Flath: The newest — and youngest — kid on the block
Hayes Rule, Staff Writer
January 30, 2016
Everyone who went to college remembers the feeling of that first day on campus. Most likely leaving home for the first time, the new college student enters an unknown environment with new faces and places to discover. Although, that new student is not alone -- hundreds or even thousands of other peop...
Mercer Medicine dealing with string of football injuries
Emma Peel, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015
In its third season, the Mercer football team competes against bigger, stronger teams in the Southern Conference. The strength and size of the Bears’ new competition has lead to a noticeable uptick in injuries this season. The increase in injuries calls into question what’s happening behind the s...