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Meyer on Morris (2009-10 Articles)

Meyer on Morris (2009-10 Articles)

 

Veteran sports writer Paul Meyer owns almost 40 years of experience in the field of journalism. He started his career at the Dayton Journal Herald in 1970 and served 13 years with the publication until the paper was merged with the Dayton Daily News in 1983. During his time in Dayton, Meyer served as the beat writer for both the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974 to 1986 as well as the Wright State University men's basketball team from 1978 to 1993.

In 1987, Meyer joined the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where he worked until his retirement in December of 2008. During his time with the Post-Gazette, Meyer served as the full-time beat writer of the Pittsburgh Pirates of MLB from 1987 to 2000 before serving as the backup writer from 2001 to 2008. In addition to his duties covering the Pirates from 2001 to 2008, Meyer served as the beat writer for the Post-Gazette of the Colonial men's basketball squad, including RMU's 26-8 season in 2007-08 and berth in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Meyer also spent three years covering the football program at West Virginia University from 2002 to 2004.

As part of his assignment for the official website of Robert Morris University athletics, www.rmucolonials.com, Meyer serves up weekly stories surrounding Robert Morris basketball as well as the latest notes and happenings around the Northeast Conference. To view any of his articles from the 2009-10 season, please click on the respective link below.

2009-10 SEASON

The New Faces: RMU Hopes to Blend Veterans, Inexperience in 2009-10 (10/6/09)
Johnson &  Jones: Waiting in the Wings Could Benefit Duo (10/13/09)
Practice? We're Talking About Practice! (10/16/09)
Green Day: Senior Forward Looks to Continue Role in 2009-10 (10/20/09)
The Consistent Senior: Nwigwe Looks for Breakout Year (10/23/09)
Straight Shooter: Langhurst Looks to Cap Off Winning Career (10/27/09)
Big Time: Inside Presence Key for RMU in 2009-10 (10/30/09)
Tune Up: Colonials Entertain Shippensburg Thursday Night (11/4/09)
Walk The Line: RMU in Search of Urgency as Season Looms (11/6/09)
The Real Deal: Robert Morris Opens Season at Syracuse (11/10/09)

2009-10 NEC Season Preview

NEC Preview #1: A Look at the Top Four Predicted Teams (11/13/09)
NEC Preview #2: A Look at the Middle Four Predicted Teams (11/15/09)
NEC Preview #3: A Look at the Bottom Four Predicted Teams (11/17/09)

Three Games, Three Days: Looking For A Victory (11/19/09)
Twist & Shout: RMU Opens NEC Slate Against the Mount (12/2/09)
The Rivalry: It Is What It Is (12/3/09)
Growth Spurt: Colonials Don't Wilt Against NEC Preseason Favorite (12/4/09)
Everyday People: RMU Learns to Bring 'A' Game Each Night (12/8/09)
Workshop: Robert Morris Looks to Improve in Seven-Game Run (12/11/09)
Balance Beam: Colonials Spread Around Offensive Abilities (12/18/09)
Valuable Possessions: RMU Looks to Improve Possession by Possession (12/23/09)
Three Days Grace: RMU Looks for Spark in Final Tuneup (12/30/09)
Earl The Pearl: A Career Cut Short (1/6/10)

New Beginnings: Colonials Ready for Return to NEC Play (1/7/10)
The Big Chill: RMU Looks to Warm Up Against Terriers (1/8/10)
Mading Mading: Robert Morris Looks to Tighten Up in Double Up (1/13/10)
Paint By Numbers: Colonials Go Inside for Offense (1/16/10)
Groundhog Day: RMU Familiar with Next Opponents (1/19/10)
Jersey Boys: Robert Morris Duo Returns Home (1/21/10)
Shore War: Pair of NEC's Elite Ready to Meet Again (1/23/10)
Odd & Even: NEC Slate Beginning to Balance Out (1/26/10)
The New Style: Nwigwe Propels RMU in Current Surge (1/28/10)
D-Fence: Abraham's Numbers Good Despite Six Points (1/30/10)

Déjá Vu: Colonials, Red Flash to Meet Again (2/6/10)
Young Guns: Newcomers Provide Robert Morris with Spark (2/11/10)
Stepping Stone: Colonials Have Fate in Own Hands in Final Stretch (2/13/10)
Swerve Driver: RMU Hopes to Navigate Stretch Run (2/16/10)
Game Day: This Is What You Play For (2/18/10)
Senior Night: A Special Occasion (2/20/10)
Silver Lining: RMU Still Has Something to Play For (2/23/10)
Rated Rookie: Abraham Steps Up in Time of Need (2/25/10)
History Never Repeats? Not in This Rivalry (2/27/10)

2010 NEC Tournament

Two Pair: Abraham, Nwigwe Benefit as Teammates (3/3/10)
Third Time A Charm? Let the Games Begin ... (3/4/10)
Is RMU's Next Playoff Opponent Really a Surprise? (3/7/10)
Ten Pins: Robert Morris Goes Bowling for a Strike (3/9/10)
Follow the Forumula with 40 Minutes of Focus (3/10/10)
RMU's Balance Pays Off in NEC Championship (3/12/10)
Glue Gun: RMU Bucks Trend to Repeat as NEC Champs (3/15/10)

2010 NCAA Tournament

Been There, Done That: Colonials Look to Join The List (3/18/10)
Memories to Last a Lifetime (3/19/10)
The Incredibles: Rice Feels RMU Still on the Rise (4/9/10)
A Look Ahead: Youth on RMU's Side Moving Forward (4/12/10)

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