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NEWS 8/29/12 10:36am

Sunday dreams for No. 3

By Zachary Horner

The year 2012 for Elon University senior wide receiver Aaron Mellette started with the influence of a draft pick by the National Football League’s St.

NEWS 5/14/12 10:43pm

Former Elon linebacker Joshua Jones to sign contract with NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

According to The Blue Crew, Wharton High School's (in Wharton, Fl.) athletics website, former Elon University linebacker Joshua Jones has signed a free-agent contract with the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars. A post on The Blue Crew's website read as follows: Former Wharton Wildcats middle line backer and team captain Joshua Jones will sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones confirmed the news through a phone call. Jones led the 2007 Wildcats in tackles and Wharton held opponents to a state best 6 points per game average, including five shutouts. During his 5-year career at Elon University, Jones and the Phoenix become one of the Southern Conference's elite programs.

NEWS 5/2/12 3:07pm

Rice doesn't mind comparisons to former NC State star Russell Wilson

By Zachary Horner

He takes the comparison to Russell Wilson in stride, like it's something he's heard all his life. But not because of his height, his build or his speed, several things that may pop into minds. But his hair. "I hear it all the time because of the hair cut," said Blake Rice, a rising redshirt freshman quarterback on the Elon football team.

NEWS 5/2/12 12:22pm

Post-NFL Draft signings and camp invites bode well for future of Elon football

By Zachary Horner

Elon University is no University of Alabama, which had eight draft picks in this year’s NFL Draft, four in the first round. But in the eyes of Elon head coach Jason Swepson, the signing of former Elon offensive lineman Rodney Austin by the Detroit Lions to a free-agent contract, along with two other rookie camp invites to former Phoenix, is something “fantastic.” “Obviously, that helps our program, puts Elon University at the NFL (level),” he said.

NEWS 5/1/12 7:44pm

Tight end vaults into gaping hole at No. 1 running back

By Andrew Wilson

All is quiet in the backfield for the Elon football team. Well, kind of. Though second year head coach Jason Swepson has known senior Thomas Wilson will be the starting quarterback come September, the running back position was a major question mark coming into the spring of 2012. Just a few months ago, Swepson had three senior running backs that each saw playing time, and had two more in reserve.

NEWS 4/29/12 3:58pm

Former Elon linebacker invited to Jacksonville Jaguars rookie mini-camp

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

According to a tweet from The Blue Crew, former Elon University linebacker Joshua Jones has been invited to the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars rookie mini-camp for a tryout. The Blue Crew, which cites itself as "24/7 coverage of the Wharton Wildcats," tweeted this Saturday night: [quote]Former Wildcat and Elon LB Joshua Jones has been invited to NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie Mini Camp for tryout![/quote] Jones helped Wharton High School, located in Tampa, Fla., to a district title during his career there and led the Wharton defense to a No.

NEWS 4/28/12 7:16pm

Spring Game highlights backups, potential game-changers for Phoenix football

By Zachary Horner

It was not a normal college football game for the Elon Phoenix. But they played a game made up of three 12-minute “quarters.” The first two were regular timekeeping while the third used a running clock. The Elon University football team played its annual Spring Game Saturday, and Team “Elon” was victorious 13-0 in what looked like a practice scrimmage in full uniform. The game started slowly, with no first downs until sophomore wide receiver Kierre Brown took a hand-off 16 yards with 4:30 left in the first quarter for “Elon.” “Obviously, we looked a little sluggish out there,” said Jason Swepson, Elon’s head football coach.

NEWS 4/17/12 6:40pm

Sports Briefs - April 18, 2012

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

Two Elon men’s basketball recruits honored The future of Elon University men’s basketball team got a little brighter this past week, as two recruits for head coach Matt Matheny’s squad were named to county all-star teams. Tanner Samson, of Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Co., was named to the All-Continental League first team for his play during his senior season.

NEWS 4/3/12 5:02pm

Redshirts take unique path in world of college athletics

By Zachary Horner

Ever heard of Warren Alfson? Probably not, but his decision in 1938 helped give several Elon Phoenix athletes an extra year of college athletics participation. Alfson, a sophomore member of the Nebraska University football team at the time, decided to take a year to just practice and not play because there were too many good players ahead of him, therefore gaining an extra year of playing eligibility in the process.

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NEWS 05/02/2024 12:07pm
Elon University names first-ever nominated student commencement speaker

Grace Ackermann was driving to Boston for apartment hunting when she got the call from Elon University President Connie Book saying that she would be the student commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2024. In the past, the speaker has always been the student body president, but in February 2024, the Student Government Association changed the requirements. This new change allowed for all seniors to apply for the speaker position — granting the final decision to a special committee composed of SGA members and students. With graduation on May 24, Ackermann said she is excited for the opportunity to speak for the class of 2024.

NEWS 05/01/2024 2:11pm
Elon University hosts record-breaking SURF Day

Elon University’s annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum had record-breaking participation this year. There were a total of 322 presentations this year, a 19% jump from last year and the highest in the forum’s 31 year history. According to Jen Hamel, associate director of undergraduate research, this is the result of an upward trend she has noticed over the past several years. Hamel attributes this growth to increased participation in SURF from the School of Communications and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. The 322 presentations were divided into 168 poster presentations, 154 oral presentations and 35 creative performances.

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