College Football Powerhouses Thus Far
By Owen Kutlu, Staff Writer Isn’t it nice? The smell of tailgates, the sight of school colors everywhere and the noise of crazed fans yelling at a TV screen. That’s right, college football is back! The week one and two slates were packed with entertainment, leaving fans with many blowouts and even some surprises. After two weeks of play, the contenders are starting to distinguish themselves from the pretenders. Here we’ll take a look...
Gettysburg Volleyball Gets Off on the Right Foot at Battlefield Classic Tournament
By: David Goldman, Sports Editor Gettysburg volleyball opened up their season with the annual Battlefield Classic Tournament. The Bullets made quick work of their first opponent of the weekend, Penn State Mont Alto. Gettysburg went on a 12-0 run in the first set and kept their foots on the gas with an impressive 25-5 win over the Nittany Lions. The Lions bounced back in the second set, as the two teams traded blows before Gettysburg...
The NFL is Upon Us! What to Look Out for Going Into This Season
By: Max Ferguson, Staff Writer The 104th season of NFL football is upon us! Some teams made huge moves this offseason to get themselves closer to the Lombardi Trophy. Other teams remained relatively consistent in their offseason activity, and a handful simply ate major losses this offseason. All the while some players were drumming up drama over renewals and trades. Here’s what’s happened leading up to the NFL regular season, which...
Bullets Football Shine in Opening Day Victory
By Charlie Miller, Staff Writer Gettysburg Football got off on the right foot on Saturday when they beat the Juniata Eagles by 20 points in a strong performance. The Bullets punished the Eagles for leaving the Centennial Conference, as they attacked them with a strong balanced rushing and passing attack. The Bullets gained 243 yards on the ground, while quarterback Rocco Abdinoor ’26 threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns. The...
The Legacy of “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story”
By Jack Herr, Sports Editor Showcasing one of the more inspiring stories to come out of Gettysburg outside of the Civil War battle itself, “1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story” represents Gettysburg athletics at its best. As Cory Weissman ’12 put it, the film’s timeless message of “overcoming adversity, never giving up, and keeping a positive attitude” is one that has resonated with audiences across the country. It all started on March...
Baseball in Sin City: Oakland Athletics Begin their Move to Las Vegas
By Max Ferguson, Staff Writer The Oakland Athletics have initiated plans to leave the city of Oakland, California after 65 years. Like the Raiders before them, the A’s are moving to Las Vegas. The team recently purchased a 49 acre plot of land for over $1 billion west of the Vegas Strip, directly across the street from T-Mobile Arena, where the Vegas Golden Knights play hockey. This move comes from years of degradation of the Oakland...
