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Going into the 2020 NFL season, there were many questions about quarterback Tom Brady and what the future held for him. 2019 was one of Brady’s uglier seasons, ending in an early playoff exit to the Tennessee Titans and loud noises emanating from the lips of the Brady haters, clamoring […]
Over 460 days since the JBU volleyball team last took the court, going into Monday night’s season-opening contest against Mid-America Christian, JBU volleyball head coach Ken Carver knew his team was ready to go. “I’m really proud of the patience, flexibility and resilience our players have shown during this time […]
The John Brown Golden Eagles have faced a lot of adversity this season, as did every team attempting to play college basketball during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of that, there was a very positive mood around Bill George Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20 as the basketball teams played their final […]
While the average student wouldn’t know it on the John Brown University campus, the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) has kicked off its college basketball season. Eight of the conference’s 11 basketball programs have started their seasons, with JBU being one of three schools, the others being Langston and Oklahoma City, […]
The Southeastern Conference finished its fifth week of play last weekend, and, while only eight of the conference’s fourteen teams took the field, fans were still treated to some good football. Here are some of my thoughts on what I saw last weekend: ALABAMA IS THE TEAM TO BEAT. After […]
While many schools and conferences have been playing for well over a month, the Southeastern Conference wrapped up its third week of play last week. So far, SEC football season has not disappointed when it comes to the watchability factor—unless, of course, you’re a fan of hard-nosed defensive battles (as […]
On May 27, John Brown University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Jeff Soderquist, announced his 2020 signing class, consisting of eight prep student-athletes spanning four states, including five from the state of Arkansas. There are four guards and four forwards in the class, and they will join a program that was […]
“We’re constantly looking for the light at the end of the tunnel, and sports is a great indicator of how visible that light really is.” I wrote this four weeks ago in my first column for the Threefold Advocate, titled, “Wear a Mask to Save College Sports.” I still stand […]
Coming off of a 28-win season, John Brown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Beschta announced eight newcomers to his 2020 recruiting class on July 22. This class includes seven prep student-athletes and one transfer. The class heavily consists of players hailing from the Lone Star State with six of […]
For the first time since the 1980’s, John Brown University will have junior varsity volleyball. On July 22, Athletic Director Robyn Daugherty announced that a JV volleyball team will take the court and appointed Director of Facilities Steve Brankle as the head coach. On Aug. 21, JBU announced the inaugural […]