Preseason, fall play, spring training, repeat. During the school year, there are no days off for a Marquette men’s soccer player. Then what about the summer? With Marquette’s program only having a two-week preseason beginning in early August, players must utilize the majority of the summer break to stay conditioned. “They have to come back as ready as they can, and be as … [Read more...] about Men’s soccer players turn to semi-professional teams to stay game-ready during the summer
Molly Keiper is approaching her final year at Marquette with ‘Gratitude’ — literally
Molly Keiper summed up how she is approaching her final Marquette women’s soccer season with one word: gratitude. It’s a word of so much importance to the graduate student defender that, before every game, she writes it on a piece of tape and wears it on her wrist. “Just as a reminder to enjoy every moment, to be grateful for another opportunity to end it on a more positive … [Read more...] about Molly Keiper is approaching her final year at Marquette with ‘Gratitude’ — literally
Flooding closes Valley Fields pavilion, forces soccer programs to move locker rooms
The historic 1,000-year flooding that decimated parts of Milwaukee in early August — dropping over one foot of rain, submerging cars on streets and flooding basements — also damaged part of Marquette’s campus. Specifically, Valley Fields. Located next to the river in the Menomonee River Valley, the home of the university’s soccer, lacrosse and track & field programs … [Read more...] about Flooding closes Valley Fields pavilion, forces soccer programs to move locker rooms
NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Micah Parsons, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears WR Rome Odunze is entering the second year of his career after being a first-round pick in 2024. Chicago WRs coach Antwaan Randle El said Odunze is preparing for a “bigger role” and is someone they can “move around” in their offense. “It’s a bigger role in our offense,” Randle El said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “As you understand the offense, we can put you in … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Micah Parsons, Bears, Lions, Packers
Rasheed Walker Wins Packers’ LT Battle
Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker said on Monday (via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky) that he will start at left tackle in Week 1. In training camp, Walker battled 2024 first-rounder Jordan Morgan for the right to protect Jordan Love‘s blind side this season. Walker, a two-year incumbent, long seemed to have a lead over his younger teammate, who only played guard in his six … [Read more...] about Rasheed Walker Wins Packers’ LT Battle