Meyer on Morris (2010-11 Articles)

Meyer on Morris (2010-11 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 1983.

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 will serve 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, please click on the respective link below.

2010-11 Season

• Toole Time: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same (10/15/10)
• The New Style: Fresh Faces Are Plentiful on RMU Roster (10/18/10)
• The Lone Senior: Wallace Looks to Leave Imprint in Final Season (10/21/10)
• Known Quantity: Abraham Looks to Take Game to Next Level (10/26/10)
• Small Ball: Quickness at Guard Could Benefit RMU in 2010-11 (10/29/10)

• Game Day: RMU Opens Season with Exhibition Against McGill (11/2/10)
• Board Games: Rebounding a Key as Robert Morris Moves Forward (11/3/10)
• Preseason Prognostications: RMU Becoming a Constant Near Top of Poll (11/5/10)
• And We're Off: Robert Morris Christens Toole Era vs. Saint Peter's (11/11/10)
• Wake Up Call: RMU to Take Part in Unique Experience Tuesday (11/15/10)

• 40 Minutes: Colonials Look to Avoid Letdown Friday vs. Duquesne (11/18/10)
• Depth Charge: Robert Morris Needs Bench for Successful Season (11/22/10)
• Full Slate: To Be The Best, One Must Play The Best (11/26/10)
• Ant Marching: Freshman Point Guard Wise Beyond His Years (11/29/10)
• League Play: This is Where the Fun Begins ... (12/2/10)

• Young Guns: Group Passes First Test in 2010 NEC Opener (12/4/10)
• Men At Work: Colonials Continue to Follow Formula in 2010-11 (12/6/10)
• Déjà Vu: Familiar Situation Presents Itself a Year Later (12/11/10)
• Pick Up Line: Biggest Assist vs. YSU Came Before Game (12/14/10)
• Growing Up: Road Trip Chance for RMU to Get Older, Wiser (12/17/10)

• Energizer Bunny: RMU Keeps Going, and Going, and (12/30/10)
• Happy New Year: Robert Morris Enjoys Switch of the Calendar (1/4/11)
• Road Runner: Tough Schedule Gets Colonials Ready for NEC (1/6/11)
• Free Basketball: Overtime a Possibility at the Mount, too (1/8/11)
• Defense & Rebounding is What Earns Victories (1/10/11)

• No Place Like Home: RMU Happy to Return to the Chuck (1/13/11)
• Freebies: A Work In Progress for the Colonials (1/15/11)
• Maturity Test: Colonials Grind One Out vs. Monmouth (1/18/11)
• V: Sophomore Guard at Emotional Core of Colonials (1/20/11)
• Crossroads: Robert Morris Looks to Rebound Against Terriers (1/22/11)

• Defense is What Keeps Robert Morris in Games (1/25/11)
• That Was Then, This is Now ... (1/27/11)
• Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk ... (2/1/11)
• Shake, Then Stir: Lineup Changes a Possibility vs. Bryant (2/3/11)
• Head Games: Toole Switches Up Formula for Better Results (2/5/11)

• Red Alert: Colonials Look to Finish NEC Slate Strong (2/9/11)
• Round Two: RMU Concludes Rivalry Week vs. Red Flash (2/12/11)
• * Asterisk Week Follows Rivalry Week for Colonials (2/15/11)
• Going Home: Jersey Swing Has Nice Ring for Robert Morris Duo (2/17/11)
• Stretch Run = Strictly Business (2/19/11)

• Catch & Shoot: Williams an Integral Part of Stretch Run (2/22/11)
• Time Flies: Wallace's Journey As A Colonial (2/24/11)
• Attention Span: Colonials Look to Continue Attacking (2/26/11)
• Metal Gear: By Any Means Necessary (3/1/11)
• Re-Rivalry Week: Same Foe Presents New Challenge (3/3/11)

• Captain Crunch: Jones the Leader of the Pirate Ship (3/5/11)
• There's No I in Team (3/7/11)
• Enjoy The Journey ... (3/9/11)
• Youth is Served: RMU's Future Remains Bright (3/14/11)