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Brett Walker

Brett Walker, Sports editor

I lead sports coverage for MTSU Sidelines. I’m the biggest football fan you’ll ever meet, even though I played tennis in high school. In my free time, you can catch me with my family, going to church or losing to my friends in Madden.

All content by Brett Walker
The Middle Tennessee bench celebrates a three-pointer against WKU in the Murphy Center on Jan. 18, 2025.

Three spring storylines to watch in MTSU sports

Brett Walker, Sports editor
January 20, 2025
MTSU's men's basketball team breaks from huddle. (12-23-2024)

MTSU men’s basketball takes on Western Kentucky

Brett Walker, Sports editor
January 18, 2025
Brandon Buckner takes a moment to pray before kickoff, 9-7-2024.

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from MTSU football

Brett Walker, Sports editor
December 13, 2024
MTSU celebrates a win against Louisiana Tech, 10-24-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Sidelines rewind 2024: The best photos from fall sports

Brett Walker, Sports editor
December 13, 2024
Nick Vattiato fires a pass over a leaping Aggie defender, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Where does MTSU land on a ranking of all 134 college football teams? Hint: It’s not good.  

Brett Walker
December 5, 2024
Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Turnovers and trenches: A ballad of MTSU’s offensive struggles 

Brett Walker
December 3, 2024
Receiver Omari Kelly runs after the catch, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Breaking: Top MTSU wide receiver to enter transfer portal

Brett Walker
December 1, 2024
Nick Vattiato fires a pass against New Mexico State, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU’s season ends with 35-24 loss to FIU

Brett Walker
November 30, 2024
Confetti falls on Oakland as the team and its fans celebrate a state title berth, 11-29-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland tops Maryville 21-13, secures fifth straight state championship berth

Brett Walker
November 30, 2024
The sun beams down during pregame warmups, 11-23-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU football senior day photo gallery

Brett Walker, Sports editor
November 27, 2024
Oakland celebrates after a nail-biting win over Riverdale in the playoffs, 11-22-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland emerges triumphant in playoff clash with Riverdale 

Brett Walker
November 24, 2024
MTSU head coach, James Murray talks to his team during a game against Georgia Tech. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU club hockey earns No. 5 spot in latest rankings

Brett Walker
November 21, 2024
MTSU volleyball celebrates following a point against New Mexico State, 11-15-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU volleyball senior day photo gallery

Brett Walker
November 20, 2024
The Lady Raiders break it down before facing Tennessee Tech, 11-19-2024. (Photo by Paige Mast)

Lady Raiders defeat Tennessee Tech 69-52

Brett Walker
November 19, 2024
MTSU club hockey celebrates a goal against Wake Forest, 10-18-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

A brief history of MTSU club hockey

Brett Walker
November 19, 2024
MTSU's seniors stand among their teammates, coaches and family on senior day, 11-16-2024. (Photo by Jaeda Jackson)

MTSU volleyball celebrates senior day against New Mexico State

Brett Walker
November 18, 2024
A troop of Patriots rally to tackle a Mt. Juliet Golden Bear, 11-15-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland football defeats Mt. Juliet in second round thriller

Brett Walker
November 17, 2024
Jaden Hamm throws a pitch in MTSU baseball's win over Evansville at Reese Smith Jr. Field. (Photo by Cameron Wimberly)

Jaden Hamm enjoying minor league success after time at MTSU

Brett Walker
November 12, 2024
Oakland celebrates a touchdown in the first round of the playoffs against Lebanon, 11-8-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

Oakland Dominates Lebanon in First Round of 6A Playoffs

Brett Walker
November 11, 2024
Bright spots and dark spots from MTSU’s loss to Liberty 

Bright spots and dark spots from MTSU’s loss to Liberty 

Brett Walker
November 10, 2024
Kiera Booth slams the ball at the net against Arkansas State, 9-7-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

Kiera Booth making an impact in her lone season for MTSU volleyball

Brett Walker
November 1, 2024
Illaria Sposetti awaits play at the net in doubles, 10-25-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU women’s tennis fall photo gallery

Brett Walker
October 31, 2024
Frank Peasant dives in for the game winning touchdown against Tennessee Tech, 9-1-2024.

Breaking: MTSU running back Frank Peasant intends to enter transfer portal 

Brett Walker
October 30, 2024
MTSu volleyball acknowledges those affected by cancer before a match against FIU, 10-4-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Breast cancer awareness with MTSU volleyball

Brett Walker
October 30, 2024
Charvarius Ward in his senior season against Old Dominion, 11-25-2017. (Photo by Devin P. Grimes)

Former MTSU football player Charvarius Ward announces death of young daughter

Brett Walker
October 29, 2024
MTSU club hockey president and team captain, Linden Palmer in a game against Georgia Tech, 10-25-2024. (Photo by Abby Barber)

O captain, my captain. Meet MTSU club hockey president, Linden Palmer.

Brett Walker
October 29, 2024
MTSU and Louisiana Tech prepare to face off, 10-24-2024. (Photo by Rusty Miller)

MTSU volleyball sweeps Louisiana Tech in conference series

Brett Walker
October 26, 2024
Parker Hughes directs the Blue Raider defense, 9-21-2024. (Photo by Paige Mast)

MTSU football gashed 42-20 by Jacksonville State

Brett Walker
October 23, 2024
Shu Matsuoka and Rostislav Halfinger in the Buck Boulding Classic on Oct. 22, 2024.

New assistant coach settling in for MTSU tennis

Brett Walker
October 22, 2024
Kevin Byard accepting an induction into the C-USA hall of fame, 10-15-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Kevin Byard: Looking back at MTSU and paying it forward in the NFL

Brett Walker
October 21, 2024
Middle Tennessee pylon, 10-15-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Five storylines from MTSU football’s win over Kennesaw State 

Brett Walker
October 17, 2024
Marvae Myers celebrates after interception, 10-15-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Photo gallery: MTSU football vs Kennesaw State

Brett Walker, Sports editor
October 17, 2024
The MTSU volleyball bench celebrates following a point, 9-24-2024. (Photo by Jaeda Jackson)

MTSU volleyball sweeps Jacksonville State in weekend series

Brett Walker
October 13, 2024
Jaiden Credle runs the rock against Tennessee Tech, 8-31-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

MTSU football falls 48-21 on the road against Louisiana Tech

Brett Walker
October 11, 2024
Nick Vattiato comes off the field after taking a hard hit, 9-21-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

Three games in 13 days? The consequences of MTSU football’s midweek schedule

Brett Walker
October 10, 2024
MTSU volleyball huddles up prior to the series against FIU, 10-6-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU volleyball wins first conference matches of the season

Brett Walker
October 6, 2024
Vattiato audibles before the play, 9-28-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

The blueprint for MTSU football resides in Memphis 

Brett Walker
October 1, 2024
Jackson Crawford skates near the glass, 9-27-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Weekend recap: MTSU club hockey vs UAB

Brett Walker
October 1, 2024
The MTSU volleyball bench celebrates following a point, 9-24-2024. (Photo by Jaeda Jackson)

Gallery: The best photos from MTSU volleyball’s win over Alabama A&M

Brett Walker
September 27, 2024
MTSU celebrates a point against Alabama A&M, 9-24-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU volleyball crushes Alabama A&M 3-0

Brett Walker
September 26, 2024
Nick Vattiato on a knee with training staff, 9-21-2024. (Photo by Erin Douglas)

The three plagues of Middle Tennessee football 

Brett Walker
September 24, 2024
MTSU athletic director Chris Massaro speaks on the five new inductees to the Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame, 9-20-2024. (Photo by Jacob Burgess)

Blue Raider Sports Hall of Fame inducts five new members for 2024

Brett Walker
September 22, 2024
Jakub Kroslak returns a ball in the Blue Raider Invite, 9-14-2024. (Photo by Vanessa Hamel)

MTSU tennis kicks off fall season with Blue Raider Invite

Brett Walker
September 16, 2024
Rostislav Halfinger serves against Tennessee as Jakub Kroslak waits in his doubles stance, 9-14-2024. (Photo by Jaeda Jackson)

Men’s tennis photo gallery: The best photos from the Blue Raider Invite

Brett Walker, Sports, editor
September 16, 2024
Nick Vattiato scrambles to evade the rush, 9-14-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Three takeaways from MTSU’s loss to WKU 

Brett Walker
September 15, 2024
View from the Ole Miss press box, 9-7-2024. (Photo by Brett Walker)

The fan files: Students take a road trip to watch MTSU football take on No. 6 Ole Miss

Brett Walker
September 11, 2024
MTSU volleyball breaks the huddle, 9-8-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

Photo gallery: the best photos from MTSU volleyball’s Blue Raider Bash

Brett Walker
September 10, 2024
Derek Mason roams the sidelines before his first game as MTSU's head coach, 8-31-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Derek Mason: Back in the saddle 

Brett Walker
September 10, 2024
MTSU volleyball huddles celebrates a point, 9-9-2024. (Photo by Caitlyn Hajek)

MTSU falls to Arkansas State in the Blue Raider Bash

Brett Walker
September 9, 2024
MTSU football loses 52-3 to No. 6 Ole Miss

MTSU football loses 52-3 to No. 6 Ole Miss

Brett Walker
September 7, 2024
Quarterback Nick Vattiato motions a receiver against Tennessee Tech, 8-31-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

Ole Miss bound: Previewing MTSU’s week two opponent

Brett Walker
September 4, 2024
Runningback Jaiden Credle turns the corner against Tennessee Tech, 8-31-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU football: positives and negatives from week one

Brett Walker
September 2, 2024
Vattiato looks to throw vs Tech, 8-31-2024. (Photo by Myles Valrie)

MTSU football vs Tennessee Tech Photo Gallery

Brett Walker, Sports editor
September 1, 2024
Derek Mason observes his team at media day, 8-6-2024. (Photo by Brett Walker)

MTSU football: Five things to know before the season kicks off

Brett Walker
August 30, 2024
Report: Derek Mason and MTSU agree to contract

Report: Derek Mason and MTSU agree to contract

Brett Walker
August 29, 2024
MTSU women soccer’s first win holds the keys to the future  

MTSU women soccer’s first win holds the keys to the future  

Brett Walker
August 25, 2024
Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium ahead of MTSU soccer's first regular season contest

Middle Tennessee soccer kicks off season with revamped roster 

Brett Walker
August 18, 2024
MTSU assistant head coach/defensive coordinator coaching up his defense in fall camp, 8-9-2024. (Photo by Brett Walker)

Efficiency and details define success for MTSU in 2024

Brett Walker
August 10, 2024
Veteran leadership taking over for Middle Tennessee

Veteran leadership taking over for Middle Tennessee

Brett Walker
August 10, 2024
MTSU quarterback ready for virtual debut in "EA College Football 25"

MTSU quarterback ready for virtual debut in “EA College Football 25”

Brett Walker
June 30, 2024
MTSU men’s tennis wins fifth straight Conference USA Championship

MTSU men’s tennis wins fifth straight Conference USA Championship

Brett Walker
April 21, 2024
MTSU men’s tennis advances to CUSA Championship

MTSU men’s tennis advances to CUSA Championship

Brett Walker
April 20, 2024
Men's tennis prepares for conference tournament

Men’s tennis prepares for conference tournament

Brett Walker
April 19, 2024
Blue Raiders crash Green Wave on senior day

Blue Raiders crash Green Wave on senior day

Brett Walker
April 15, 2024
From Opava to Murfreesboro; how Ondrej Horak made his mark on MTSU tennis

From Opava to Murfreesboro; how Ondrej Horak made his mark on MTSU tennis

Brett Walker
March 27, 2024
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