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MTSU’s Colts connections: Charvarius Ward and Brent Stockstill thriving in NFL roles

MTSU’s Colts connections: Charvarius Ward and Brent Stockstill thriving in NFL roles

Brett Walker, Co-sports editor September 24, 2025
The former Blue Raider teammates are taking part in Indianapolis' hottest start in 16 seasons.
Richie James celebrates a touchdown against Marshall on October 20, 2017 in Murfreesboro, TN

Former MTSU standout Richie James retires from NFL

Willie Phaler, Lead sports reporter July 19, 2025
The former MTSU wide receiver still holds the title for most receiving yards in program history.
The sun beams down on MTSU's senior day during pregame warmups at Floyd Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024.

On the clock: Four Blue Raiders enter the 2025 NFL Draft

Willie Phaler, Reporter April 24, 2025
Holden Willis, Brody Butler, Alex Williams and Ethan Ellis look to become the next Blue Raiders to enter the NFL.
An inside look at the MTSU long snapper chasing his NFL dreams

An inside look at the MTSU long snapper chasing his NFL dreams

Brett Walker, Sports editor April 22, 2025
After five seasons at Middle Tennessee, Alabama native Brody Butler has his eyes set on going pro.
Reed Blankenship commands the defense and sets them up in position on Nov. 2, 2018, in Floyd Stadium.

MTSU alum Reed Blankenship captures Super Bowl title

Ephraim Rodenbach, Reporter February 9, 2025
Blankenship's Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.
MTSU offensive line coach Kendall Simmons during a homecoming game against Duke in Floyd Stadium on Sep. 21, 2024.

Kendall Simmons reflects on life and NFL career

Brett Walker, Sports editor February 4, 2025
MTSU’s offensive line coach remembers his strides and struggles.
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

Feature Photo from Sidelines archives Story by Brett Walker  Former MTSU defensive back Charvarius Ward announced the death of his 23-month-old daughter, Amani Ward, on Tuesday.  Ward...

This Weeknd’s Strange Super Bowl

This Weeknd’s Strange Super Bowl

Story by Ethan Pickering / Contributing Writer Photos by BuzzFeed News and Variety With the coronavirus pandemic still at large, it was difficult to uphold the expectations of one of the most viewed...

Javonte Moffatt keeps his eyes in the backfield before the snap on Nov. 2, 2018, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (David Chamberlain / MTSU Sidelines)

Football: MTSU players sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

CIM Digital April 28, 2020

Two former MTSU football players that went undrafted in this year's 2020 NFL Draft have signed with teams during the post-draft undrafted free agents cycle. Jovante Moffatt and Tyshun Render were signed...

Raymond Berry: Murfreesboro’s link to pro football’s Big Game – Part 3

Raymond Berry: Murfreesboro’s link to pro football’s Big Game – Part 3

CIM Digital February 4, 2017

Photo by Tyler Lamb / Sports Editor When Raymond Berry, the perennial football player of the Baltimore Colts, called it quits at the age of 34, there was one thing and one thing only he didn't want to...

MTSU 2016 Pro Day results: Byard steals spotlight

CIM Digital March 31, 2016

Photo by John Connor Coulston // Managing Editor Middle Tennessee held its annual Pro Day Thursday morning at Tennessee State University's Indoor Practice Facility in front of numerous NFL scouts and...

Q-and-A: Kevin Byard ready for MTSU Pro Day

CIM Digital March 30, 2016

Photo by Gregory French // Staff Photographer Former Middle Tennessee standout safety Kevin Byard is moving away from his superb outing at the Senior Bowl back in January. Next up on the NFL-hopeful’s...

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