Football

NEWS 3/8/12 7:58pm

Studs and duds of the gridiron

By Zachary Horner

While there are players that go beyond what is expected of them, often known as “studs,” there are also those guys who are affectionately referred to as “duds.” These are the guys that fall short of all that is expected of them, enough to lose fans and even change teams. Two studs stood out in the college ranks of the gridiron in 2011.

NEWS 2/13/12 8:00am

2012 football slate promises tough matchups

By Zachary Horner

Head coach Jason Swepson and the Elon football team will face an in-state opponent the first week of September, and will start the Southern Conference schedule facing the top three SoCon teams from 2011. “I’m very excited, obviously,” Swepson said.

NEWS 11/29/11 5:13pm

Former quarterback Riddle arrested, according to reports

By Justin Veldhuis

Former Elon University quarterback Scott Riddle was arrested Saturday, Nov. 19, for "assualt on a government official and resisting a public officer," according to The Courier-Tribune of Asheboro, N.C. According to the story on The Courier-Tribune's website and an Asheboro Police report, Riddle, 23, and Caitlyn Prestwood were found unresponsive in Riddle's truck at 3 a.m., which was parked in a random driveway in Asheboro. After being woken up by police and advised to call his mother to pick him up, Riddle became angry and charged officer G.

NEWS 11/19/11 10:54pm

Football leads Appalachian State 24-14 at halftime

By Justin Veldhuis

The Elon University football team leads No. 8 ranked Appalachian State University 24-14 at halftime in Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix scored the game's first 21 points to take a commanding early lead and has not trailed since. After an Appalachian State fumble, Elon got on the board first with a five-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Thomas Wilson to sophomore wide receiver Rasaun Rorie, who caught the first touchdown pass of his career. The Elon defense then forced Appalachian State to punt, and an 11-yard punt set up Elon with starting field position at the Appalachian State 43 yard line.

NEWS 11/16/11 10:07pm

Against ASU, football hopes to capitalize on Furman upset

By Zachary Horner

After a loss at Wofford College put the Phoenix under .500 for the first time since its season-opening loss at Vanderbilt University, Elon University head coach Jason Swepson wanted to get back to that mark. "I told the team after the (Wofford) game, 'Let's get to 5-5, and put all our chips in against App,'" he said. The words proved to be prophetic, as the Phoenix defeated Furman University 41-34 Nov.

NEWS 11/16/11 9:49am

Reflections from not-so Happy Valley

By Kyra Gemberling

“Lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones. And I will try to fix you.” These were the heartfelt lyrics from Coldplay’s “Fix You” that were sung by thousands of Penn State University students, community members and fans as they stood together as one for a candlelight vigil on the chilly night of Nov.

NEWS 11/10/11 11:20pm

Back to basics, football faces Furman

By The Pendulum

Three straight losses have left the Elon University football team in a hole with two games left against plus-.500 teams. Head coach Jason Swepson took the bye week to work on the essentials. "We did a lot of individual work and going back to the basics," Swepson said. That included not turning the ball over, tackling and blocking, he said. The Phoenix, 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the Southern Conference face Furman University in Greenville, S.C.

NEWS 11/2/11 12:05am

Tweets say more about coaching

By Zachary Horner

Another sign that the U.S.S. Swepson is sinking this season appeared on the Internet Saturday. Senior running back Jamal Shuman took to Twitter to colorfully criticize football coaches, led by head coach Jason Swepson, for a lack of playing time. One tweet read, "There goes another game of my f----- senior year nd I don't touch the f----- field lik I ain't one of the best athletes on dis d--- squad." Another tweet said, "our coaches to f----- dumb to realize wat dey had but now da season is ova #owell." Shuman (@JamalShuman) is not the first athlete to use the popular social media tool to express his frustrations.

NEWS 11/1/11 9:37pm

Jamal Shuman suspended indefinitely

By The Pendulum

Elon senior running back Jamal Shuman has been suspended indefinitely, according to the Elon University athletic department. Shuman has 22 carries for 64 yards and no touchdowns this season in eight games. in 2009, Shuman was third in the Southern Conference in rushing yards per game with 67.7 yards per game and helped lead the Phoenix to the FCS playoffs that year. Stay tuned for updates as the story develops.

NEWS 10/26/11 1:57pm

Phoenix done playing blame game

By Justin Veldhuis

Heading into this weekend's showdown in Spartanburg, S.C. against Wofford College, Elon University football head coach Jason Swepson said his players have to "overcome the negative vibe" surrounding the team after it has dropped the last two games. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga spoiled Elon's Homecoming game Saturday in Rhodes Stadium by defeating the Phoenix 42-18. Or maybe Elon spoiled its own Homecoming.

NEWS 10/25/11 12:25pm

Time for a change

By Zachary Horner

Elon University football coach Jason Swepson’s a nice guy. A good interview. He glad-hands the old-timers as he walks into the weekly football luncheon on Monday afternoons at the Best Western Plus on Huffman Mill Road.

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LIFESTYLE 04/19/2024 11:46am
Elon’s new bakery, Cakes etc. by Cindy, embraces community amid advertising roadblocks

A wall of sweet smelling baked goods greets customers as they walk into Cakes, etc. by Cindy. To enter the bakery, just look for the neon open sign on the ground floor of the Acorn Inn. People can find the owner Cindy Pettiford behind the counter along with her husband, Cory Pettiford and her three sons.  The bakery opened last year on July 15, 2023 and has continued to produce goods ranging from pound cakes to cobblers to banana pudding. Before baking, Cindy worked as a part time customer service worker and notary on top of baking at home. 

LIFESTYLE 04/18/2024 2:30pm
Student production of ‘Pippin’ has ‘Magic to Do’ for three sold-out audiences at Elon University

After learning about Renegade Productions through a friend, Elon University freshman Jackson Bennett signed up for the student organization’s newsletter last fall. Now, on April 19 and 20, the Cinema and Television Arts major will be performing as the title role in Renegade’s spring musical, “Pippin.” While the show’s three performances are sold-out, Renegade Productions is doing a free ticket lottery that anyone can enter. The lottery winner will be drawn at 5 p.m. on April 18 and information about how to enter is on the club’s Instagram page, @elonrenegade. Performances are at 8:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and there is a 3 p.m. performance on April 20. 

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