By NOAH FLEISCHMAN Daily News-Record When COVID-19 hit back in 2020, former James Madison quarterback Jake O’Donnell went home like most college students did in March. But with the unknown of whether or not the Dukes would play that fall, he didn’t want to return. O’Donnell said he enjoyed his time in Harrisonburg, but for…

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Four University of Tampa alums attended the annual Hashtag Sports festival and sports business conference in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week. The Hashtag Sports conference is a three-day event, centered around the sports and entertainment industry for business professionals. This event is highlighted by panels of CEOs from various sports…

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Battle is a Cornerback at North Carolina State University and is originally from Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Journey to College Football As a North Carolina native, Battle’s top two choices for college had always been N.C. State and Clemson University (S.C.). After extensive conversations with the Wolfpack’s coaching staff, he ultimately chose to stay home…

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