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All Fun and (Video) Games? What is Collegiate Esports?
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All Fun and (Video) Games? What is Collegiate Esports?

By Owen Roche|April 7, 2023

Are video games…a sport? In today’s world, the answer is a resounding yes.  While playing video games competitively might seem a lot different than playing a sport like football or...

Not Just Fun and Games: A Day in the 40-Hour School Week of Esports Athlete Parker Penn
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Not Just Fun and Games: A Day in the 40-Hour School Week of Esports Athlete Parker Penn

By Chloe Singer|August 3, 2022

Daily Grind articles are posted every Wednesday to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of time management skills....

Michigan Esports Player Dalton Noftsger on Esports Recruiting and How College Esports Work
A Different Kind of College Athlete
Michigan Esports Player Dalton Noftsger on Esports Recruiting and How College Esports Work

By Tyler Traskos|June 16, 2022

Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. Dalton Noftsger is a junior at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in computer science. He’s also...

Game On: Why E-Sports are a Beacon for Equality and Inclusivity
A Different Kind of College Athlete?
Game On: Why E-Sports are a Beacon for Equality and Inclusivity

By Chloe Singer|June 6, 2022

When you think of an Esports player, what is the image that pops into your head? Is it a scrawny white male playing video games in his basement? A former...

Dan Marino, Esports Head Coach at Ball State University, on the Rise of Esports
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Dan Marino, Esports Head Coach at Ball State University, on the Rise of Esports

By Grant Osborne|March 14, 2022

Coach Interviews are posted every Monday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Coach Marino is the esports Director and Head Coach at Ball State University. Prior to...

Top 9 Collegiate ESports Games in 2022
Should You Play ESports?
Top 9 Collegiate ESports Games in 2022

By Mary Archibald|March 3, 2022

ESports are fairly new at the collegiate level. While most universities have not adapted to this new idea of gaming joining other athletics, many are beginning to take notice of...

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