Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
3 hours ago by By Danny Pyle, for the Muleskinner
There is a new face on the sidelines this year working with Mules and Jennies athletes. Is it a coach? No, it's new head athletics trainer Ron DuBuque.
DuBuque has been a trainer for more than 30 years at the college and professional levels. Before arriving at UCM in August, he was the director of sports medicine at the University of Missouri-St.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
4 days ago by John Jeansonne - Newsday (MCT)
At least the NFL leopard has changed some of its spots by at last acknowledging the risk of permanent brain damage inherent in its sport. Now comes the tough part, actually transforming a culture that so values the headhunter ethic.
After years of denial, the NFL's announcement last week - that it will hang posters in all 32 team locker rooms warning players about the long-term dangers of head trauma - would seem a drastic leap forward if it weren't so obviously overdue.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
6 days ago by Patrick Cooley - Sports Editor
Late last month, UNO Hockey announced the hiring of new assistant coach Mike Guentzel. Guentzel comes to Omaha after serving last season as the head coach and general manager of the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League.
The hiring gives the Mavs a coaching staff in Dean Blais, Mike Hastings and Guentzel who have experience at all levels of hockey including USHL, NCAA, NHL, and International play.