(Story by Parker Stone) SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va– Shepherd University has named Carrie L. Bodkins as its next Director of Athletics. Bodkins heads to Shepherd after serving as now formerly Alderson Broaddus University’s vice president of enrollment management and director of athletics. Bodkins also was head volleyball coach, senior woman administrator, and instructor of…
(Story by Luke Wiggs) MARTINSBURG, W.Va- Sunday Tyson Bagent became the 6th NFL rookie quarterback to start a game for the 2023-2024 season and the argument can be made that the undrafted signee from Shepherd University out performed his peers. First Starts for NFL rookie QB’s This Season Bryce Young: 20-38, 146…
(Story by Luke Wiggs) Martinsburg, W.Va- The 5-1 start to the season for the Shepherd Football program may have left fans with more questions than answers. On one hand, it’s undeniable the Rams are trying to replace the star talent of last year’s national semi finalists, and have struggled to start the season defending their…
By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports One of the biggest questions in Division 2 football from last week was if Shepherd could win without Bagent. Well, they can. It might not have been the prettiest win but a 27-26 win over Southern Connecticut State University at home to open up the…
By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports The last decade of Shepherd Rams Football has been one that Rams Fans haven’t taken for granted. In that time, more talent and success have come through the doors of Boone Field House than some colleges have seen in their program’s history. With that being said, with this…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg, W,Va- Our hiatus coverage continues with the boys out wide. Shepherd has been the home to many quality signal callers (a hint to our next article) and with them some stalwart men to catch the football, these five in particular. 5. Dylan Brewer 2019: 1234 Receiving…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg, W.Va– I must confess: these steamy 80+ degree summer days have me looking longingly to the crisp fall afternoons in Shepherdstown watching the next generation of Rams play. Now is the time in every program’s offseason that contains an abundance of irresponsible optimism about what their…
By Parker Stone, Panhandle News Network Sports SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va- Shepherd University is coming off what can be argued as one of the most successful seasons in program history. A second straight trip to the Division II National Semifinals, a PSAC East Division best 17 selections to First or Second Team All-Conference, and four members of…
By Jordan Nicewarner, Panhandle News Network Sports SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. — Those in the Panhandle are familiar with Shepherd University Athletics and the incredible atmosphere at Rams Stadium on Saturdays in the fall. One thing that is missing from Rams Stadium, which you’ll find at almost any high school or college stadium, is a video scoreboard.…
By Luke Wiggs, Panhandle News Network Sports Martinsburg, W.Va– Long-time Shepherd head coach Monte Cater was unveiled as a member of this year’s College Football Hall of Fame class. Shepherd Athletics is excited to congratulate former Head Football Coach Monte Cater on being inducted into the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame. Cater’s impressive resume…