How “super” the Super Bowl really is

Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the unofficial national holiday that has fans flocking to the front of their television screens with cell phones just a hand reach away. The very first Super Bowl took place on January 15, 1967 and has been dubbed the “Big Game” ever since. But the question isn’t IF this moniker is […]

Super Bowl XLIX: WCU perspective

With Super Bowl 49 right on our heels, several WCU football personnel gave some insight on the big game. Professional football’s most coveted award will be fought over on Sunday, Feb.1 in Glendale, Arizona at 6:30 pm. The two teams going after the title are the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the Patriots dynasty. […]

NFL veteran David Patten returns to WCU

Former catamount and 12-year NFL veteran David Patten (Photo courtesy of the WCU Athletic Department) Western Carolina’s football program has been in a tailspin over the last seven years, not seeing a winning season since posting a 5-4 record in 2005. With the hiring of Athletic Director Randy Eaton and Head Football Coach Mark Speir […]