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Meyer on Morris (2008-09 Articles)

Meyer on Morris (2008-09 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 2008-09 season, please click on the respective link below.

2008-09 SEASON

At the Half: Defense Leads Colonials During Historic Run (1/27/09)
On A Role: Green Provides Spark As Part of Starting Five (1/30/09)
Road Warriors: Team Concept Boosts RMU Away From Home (2/3/09)
Bench Press: Nwigwe Thrives As One of RMU's Top Reserves (2/6/09)
Stretch Run: RMU Begins Push for NEC Regular-Season Title (2/10/09)
Rob and Bigs: Post Play Down Low Gives Colonials Balance (2/13/09)
Battle Tested: Colonials Ready for Ultimate Business Trip (2/17/09)
On The Rebound: Robert Morris Looks to Bounce Back at Wagner (2/20/09)
Earl The Pearl: Langhurst Continues to Win at Robert Morris (2/24/09)
The Rivalry: Colonials, Mount Provide Marquee NEC Matchup (2/27/09)

2009 NEC Tournament:

Tourney Time: RMU Looks to Avoid Being Nosey as No. 1 Seed (3/2/09)
Second Chance: Colonials Get Another Opportunity to Finish The Job (3/3/09)
The Awards: Hardward Accompanies RMU's Historic Run (3/3/09)
Three's Company: Colonials Hope to Keep Terriers in Check (3/4/09)
Lockdown: Robert Morris Advances in Part by Bottling Up Perunicic (3/6/09)
Familiar Spot: RMU Remembers the Past in Hopes of Advancing (3/7/09)
Maximum Effort: RMU Stifles Bobcats with Defensive Pressure (3/9/09)
All The Marbles: Familiar Foes to Battle for NEC Supremacy (3/10/09)
The Shot: Green Sends Sewall Into Frenzy, RMU to NCAA's (3/12/09)

2009 NCAA Tournament:

Team Bonding: RMU Enjoys the Moment on "Selection Sunday" (3/15/09)
Five Against One: Colonials Look to Join Select Group Friday Night (3/17/09)
A Look Back, A Look Ahead (3/24/09)

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