A sign reminds people entering to wear face masks Sept. 1, 2020, outside of Scheumann Stadium. The Mid American Conference was the first to cancel its college football season. Jacob Musselman, DN Sports Last Updated 23 hours ago How Ball State Athletics is adapting as fall sports are put on hold By Charleston Bowles Ball State’s athletic department is in an unusual place. On Aug. 8, the Mid-American Conference became the first Football Bowl Subdivision conference to postpone all fall sports amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Football 9/23/2020, 3:00pm A different game: Danny Pinter compares his Ball State Football experience to his time with the Colts By Ian Hansen While the NFL and college ball both fall into the category of the sport of football, there is a world of difference between the two. Former Ball State offensive lineman Danny Pinter found that out soon after he became the 29th Cardinal drafted into the NFL when the Indianapolis Colts selected him in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft last April.
Sports 9/22/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Watching sports virtually can be just as exciting as the in-person experience By Connor Smith There are plenty of pros that come with watching a sporting event from the comfort of your own room as opposed to from the stands.
Football 9/16/2020, 3:00pm Hansen: Colts have to improve in every area of the game if they want to meet off-season expectations By Ian Hansen The Indianapolis Colts have Super Bowl aspirations and look good on paper. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who beat Indianapolis 27-20 on Sunday, Sep. 13, had expectations to be a contender for the number one pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
Softball 9/16/2020, 12:00pm Lacy Wood is excited to lead Ball State Softball and remains confident heading into 2021 By Connor Smith Having spent the last five seasons on the coaching staff at Harvard University, the Louisville, Kentucky, native said it was an easy choice on deciding to come to Ball State.
Football 9/11/2020, 12:00pm Three Ball State Football players credit redshirt season for where they are now By Charleston Bowles As several college athletic conferences, including the Mid-American Conference, have come to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes have been forced to redshirt this year.
Feature 9/10/2020, 12:07pm A catalyst for change: Players and coaches believe conversation and knowledge will spark change against racial injustice By Ian Hansen Sports have been a single form of normalcy for many in the United States. In the times of a pandemic and social unrest, many people turn to sports as an escape — until they can’t.
Volleyball 9/8/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Despite the lack of a fall season, the future is bright for Ball State Women’s Volleyball By Connor Smith Due to the postponement of all Mid-American Conference fall sports, Ball State Women’s Volleyball won’t return to the court until next spring at the earliest. However, last season’s MAC Championship was the beginning of a new era for the Cardinals.
Golf 9/4/2020, 12:00pm The Wiseman brothers embrace their differences, learn from one another By Connor Smith When Timothy Wiseman, 2019 Ball State graduate, picked up a golf club for the first time, he didn't realize what would be in store for him for years to come.
Letter 9/3/2020, 3:00pm Letter from the editor: Voices need to be heard By Ian Hansen Even in times of normalcy, the primary goal of The Daily News is to give a voice to people who may not typically have one. This goal is magnified in the midst of a global pandemic, stripping playing time away from many of Ball State’s talented athletes whose voice comes from playing the sport they love, so it will be our job to make sure they do not lose it.
Sports 9/2/2020, 4:17pm Memo: NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks By Associated Press The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move, according to memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Basketball 9/2/2020, 1:06pm Hansen: Indiana Pacers made correct decision firing Nate McMillan By Ian Hansen After four seasons, the Indiana Pacers finally made the correct decision. They thought hard about their future because with Nate McMillan as the head coach, there is a small chance of winning long term.
Sports 9/1/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Why a Chicago Cubs-Chicago White Sox World Series would be great for baseball By Connor Smith It may seem unlikely, but a championship series between these two teams would mean a great deal for baseball and sports.
Sports 8/26/2020, 12:00pm An Athlete's Purpose: El-Amin inspires action following the death of George Floyd By Jacob Musselman When El-Amin heard that somebody was killed in his neighborhood, he knew he had to speak out.
Sports 8/25/2020, 12:00pm Smith: Postponing fall sports is ultimately the safest decision amid the COVID-19 pandemic By Connor Smith While “canceling the season” may seem like a cop-out at this point, there’s ultimately too much at stake right now for student-athletes to compete in a safe and socially responsible environment.
Sports 8/24/2020, 3:00pm Lori Siefker embodies what a true IndyCar fan looks like By Zach Piatt She’s there. All of the sights, sounds and smells of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) are right there in front of her. “All you need to do is shut your eyes, and you're in your seats."
Baseball 6/12/2020, 10:00am Miami Marlins take Kyle Nicolas 61st overall in MLB Draft By Zach Piatt As Matt Vasgersian announced the Marlins’ Competitive Balance Round B selection Thursday, Nicolas became the next name in Ball State’s list of players to go pro.
Football 4/26/2020, 10:00am Former Ball State Football players sign as undrafted free agents By Zach Piatt On Saturday, Danny Pinter became the first Ball State alumnus taken in the NFL Draft since 2014, and while he was the only one, a few of his former teammates found their landing spot afterwards.
Football 4/25/2020, 2:33pm Indianapolis Colts take Danny Pinter in 5th round of NFL Draft By Zach Piatt As his name appeared on screen in Indianapolis Colts blue and white at approximately 2:15 p.m. Saturday, the hard work of Pinter, former Ball State offensive lineman, paid off.
Sports 4/23/2020, 11:00am From the sports desk: Heart, passion is what makes Ball State Sports unique By Jack Williams After eight semesters in Muncie and two years as the sports editor of The Ball State Daily News, I’ve learned sports at Ball State are about more than just winning. The Cardinals offered something the big schools didn’t when I went to each game: heart and familiarity.
opinion 9/5/2020, 5:00pm This is the Shwe: Screw the Charmin Ultra Strong Bears, use a bidet By Shwetha Sundarrajan In times of crisis, turn to bidets rather than toilet paper.
Muncie Origins 9/11/2020, 12:00pm Muncie Origins: Muncie locals revamp Boulder Falls, The Frozen Boulder to make the business their own
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