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In the News: St. Thomas men's basketball looks the part in move to Division I
AthleticsSt. Thomas men’s basketball coach Johnny Tauer and his team were the subject of a Star Tribune column. Sports columnist Chip Scoggins points out that the team is holding its own with the switch from Division III to Division I. "Their three D-I wins have been by at least nine points... As a team, the…
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Tales from the Archives: St. Thomas Fight Songs
AthleticsGiven that the contest for a new St. Thomas fight song is underway, Ann Kenne, head of special collections and archivist at St. Thomas, visits university fight songs in this Tales from the Archives piece. Boost St. Thomas and the Purple and GrayEvery day and in every way.For Alma Mater we’ll be staunch and true,And… -
Student Research Changes the Game for Tommie Athletics
AthleticsWhen Rico Blasi learned of a chance to get performance data about his hockey players – information to show if they were sick, stressed out or training at the wrong intensity – he jumped at the opportunity. After all, with an unprecedented move to Division I men’s hockey, the coach knew any competitive advantage would… -
Pioneer Football League Names Two Tommies Freshmen of the Year
AthleticsAfter a stellar Division I debut, the end-of-season awards are starting to roll in for the St. Thomas football team. The Pioneer Football League has named two Tommies - running back Hope Adebayo and linebacker Luke Herzog - its top freshmen for the 2021 season. The awards make St. Thomas the first school to claim… -
In the News: For St. Thomas running back Hope Adebayo, thanks begins with family
In the NewsSt. Thomas running back Hope Adebayo is featured in a story by the Pioneer Press about his family and football career at St. Thomas. From the article: At the time, St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso viewed Adebayo as the typical diamond in the rough the Tommies have become known for developing. After Hope spent the… -
Athletics’ Senior Leadership Team Helps Propel St. Thomas
AthleticsVice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten '95 has successfully navigated many challenges during his three years in his role. The five-person senior leadership team of experienced, high-energy and driven administrators he has assembled helped take St. Thomas' Division I path from a concept to a reality. "I love our leadership team – they… -
Roll Toms: A Big Weekend for Football, Hoops and Pucks
AthleticsNo one knew exactly what to expect this fall when St. Thomas prepared for its first year as an NCAA Division I athletics program: would the Tommies, who became the first D-III program to transition directly to D-I in the modern NCAA, be competitive? Would they get a rude awakening as the new kid on… -
Introducing the Winning Fight Song Contest Lyrics
AthleticsSt. Thomas is one step closer to having a new fight song. The university’s general counsel and secretary, Sara Gross Methner, won the lyrics contest with the following entry: Let’s go, Tommies!Roll, Toms, roll!Ever forward towards our goalPressing further, faster, higher – purple passion fuels our fireRoll, Toms, roll!We won’t give up and won’t give… -
In the News: Unlikely interview set Brandon Staley on journey from St. Thomas to head coach of the Chargers
In the NewsSt. Thomas football head coach Glenn Caruso shared with the Star Tribune how he came to interview and hire Brandon Staley, who is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. From the article: He couldn't bring himself to cross back into Illinois because of something University of St. Thomas head coach Glenn Caruso… -
In the News: St. Thomas' D-I men's basketball journey begins with a history lesson
In the NewsSt. Thomas men's basketball head coach Johnny Tauer spoke with the Star Tribune on the first few games of St. Thomas men's basketball debut D-I season. From the article: "We had one of the best teams in Division III last season,'' Tauer said. "If there had been an NCAA tournament, we could've won it. I…