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Robert Morris extends Toole's contract through 2017-18
Head Coach has compiled 68-36 record in three seasons leading Colonials

Director of Athletics Craig Coleman, M.D., announced Friday at a press conference at the Charles L.

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05/03/2013 - 20:30
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Robert Morris hockey adds a youthful member for the 2013-14 season
Newest Colonial comes to RMU from Team IMPACT

The Robert Morris University men’s ice hockey team announced the addition of Sam Zimmerman through the Team IMPACT Foundation at a press conference held Wednesday evening.  Almost a year to-da

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04/24/2013 - 19:47
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Bedlam in Moon: How Robert Morris pulled the biggest upset of the year
Around 9:40 PM on March 19, nearly 19,000 people were stuffed inside Consol Energy Center, watching the Penguins kill a four-minute penalty in the third period of what would be an exciting come-from-behind win over the Washington Capitals. They were the unluckiest sports fans in Pittsburgh that night.

At the same time, about 16 miles northwest of uptown Pittsburgh, in a glorified high school gym called the Charles Sewall Center, less than 4,000 people were witness to one of the greatest moments

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04/16/2013 - 22:43
Tony DeFazio
Robert Morris comments on Rice allegations
One former player accuses ex-coach of abusive behavior

Last Thursday, former Rutgers University Director of Player Development Eric Murdock made allegations about “coaches-versus-player brawls” during Mike Rice’s tenure at RMU, in the course of discuss

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04/09/2013 - 08:24
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Robert Morris falls at Providence
Robert Morris battled but Providence dominated the boards and pulled away in the final three minutes, putting an end to the Colonials season with a 77-68 win at the Dunkin Donuts Center on Monday night.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence coach Ed Cooley was wide awake in the middle of the night thinking about what he'd say to the fans after his team's final home game of the season.

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03/25/2013 - 21:14
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ROBERT MORRIS 59 - KENTUCKY 57

“This is probably the greatest consolation prize you could ever ask for, and it was magnified.”

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03/19/2013 - 22:57
Anthony Jaskulski
Robert Morris to host Kentucky in NIT
Colonials will square off against defending national champion Kentucky Tuesday night at 7:30 on ESPN

The Robert Morris University men's basketball team will make its second appearance in school history in the postseason National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Tuesday, March 19, when it hosts the Univ

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03/18/2013 - 09:51
PSR Staff
Robert Morris upset in NEC semifinals
Robert Morris rallied late, but Mount St.Mary's early lead proved too much for the Colonials to overcome as RMU fell 69-60 in the semifinals of the NEC Tournament.

Rashad Whack scored 26 points to help lead No. 5 seed Mount St. Mary's to a 69-60 victory over No.

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03/09/2013 - 17:46
PSR Staff
Robert Morris cruises past St. Francis in NEC Tourney opener 75-57
Karvel Anderson scored 20 points and Russell Johnson added 19 and 7 rebounds to lead Robert Morris to a 75-57 win over St. Francis-NY in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference Tournament.

Moon Twp.—Never expect less and you’ll never be disappointed.

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03/07/2013 - 01:09
Anthony Jaskulski
Robert Morris duo earns NEC accolades
Velton Jones and Lucky Jones named to All-NEC teams

A pair of student-athletes from the Robert Morris University men's basketball team earned All-Northeast Conference honors Tuesday in a vote of league head coaches, as Read More ...

03/06/2013 - 11:50
PSR Staff
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Draftin' it Old School
Following the Steelers’ draft haul last month, there was considerable talk about how the team deviated from their tried and true ways, stepping boldly into the new era of the NFL by embracing change and living—and drafting—for the now.
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Pirates in good position at quarter-turn of 2013 season
You can’t divide the Major League Baseball season into four whole parts—162 divided by four comes out to 40.5—but after last night’s game against Milwaukee, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially rounded the quarter turn of their 2013 season. The report out of PNC Park: so far, so good—but there’s a long way to go.
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Inline Investment Delivering NHL Return
Mario Lemieux and Evgeni Malkin both won it. Other great Penguins like Tom Barrasso and Bryan Trottier also hoisted it. No, it’s not the Stanley Cup; it’s the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s most outstanding first year player.
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Making Tracks
The Pitt baseball team entered May in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history, chasing a Big East title and a berth in the College World Series. It's hard to imagine a better way for the Panthers to enter the ACC.
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Steelers sit tight, snag Georgia LB Jarvis Jones
Just one year after being on the receiving end of what was considered a steal in offensive guard David DeCastro, the Steelers had another coveted player fall their way in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Steelers turn to offense, fill holes at RB and WR
The Steelers flipped the script on day two of the 2013 NFL Draft, focusing on the offense and filling two major needs on that side of the ball. Pittsburgh grabbed a big running back in Le’Veon Bell in the second round, and speedster receiver Markus Wheaton in the third.
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Pens by the Numbers
As the Penguins attempt to push through playoffs, PSR takes a closer look at some of the numbers that made the 2012-13 regular season as successful as it was.
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Goliath Wins Round 1
After closing out their first-round series against the eighth-seeded Islanders, the top-seeded Penguins are taking some admittedly well-deserved heat.
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