Football


NEWS 1/8/15 1:48pm

Elon releases 2015 football schedule

The Elon University football team released its 2015 schedule on Thursday, Jan. 8. The schedule will welcome eight teams from the Colonial Athletic Association to Rhodes Stadium as the Phoenix will enter in its second year as a member of the conference. Elon opens up with the season with a trip to Winston-Salem on Sept.


NEWS 11/15/14 10:08pm

Not again — Elon comes up short against Maine

It was a chilly afternoon for the Elon University faithful who braved freezing temperatures in order to see their football seniors one last time. It was not meant to be, with the Phoenix losing to the University of Maine 24-17 after a late comeback by Elon fell short on Saturday, Nov.


NEWS 10/31/14 4:02pm

Quinn healthy, to start at Towson

Just three days after being knocked out of the game with an arm injury, senior quarterback Mike Quinn was back at practice for the Elon University football team, throwing passes and taking part in drills just like any other Tuesday. Though the injury that Quinn suffered on the second series of Elon’s Oct.


NEWS 10/22/14 5:16pm

Offensive inconsistency haunts Phoenix

“Defense wins championships” is a saying that has always echoed throughout sports. But sometimes a little offense wins games. The Elon University football team has struggled to put points on the board in its inaugural season as members in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Phoenix offense has found it difficult to execute drives that produce touchdowns and hasn’t been able to reinforce the valiant efforts put forth by the defense.


NEWS 10/22/14 8:01am

Freshman receiver producing for Elon

Tre Lennon isn’t difficult to pick out among the Elon University football receivers. Amid a group of shorter guys known for their speed, Lennon sticks out as a tall, lanky option with his 6-foot-3-inch, 174-pound build.


NEWS 10/22/14 7:58am

New strength coach brings wealth of ambitions, goals to Elon

Ask any competitive athlete what the key component is in gaining the competitive edge in sports, and the answer will most likely fall along the lines of strength and staying injury-free. That’s precisely the philosophy that head strength and conditioning coach Ryan Horton is implementing for Elon University athletes. Horton is in the midst of his first season as the head of the strength and conditioning program at Elon.


NEWS 10/19/14 10:44am

Seawolves run past Phoenix

It’s one thing when you know exactly what to expect of your opponent. It’s another when you're not able to excel against it. The Elon University football team knew what to expect out of Stony Brook University Oct.



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