The annual Groundhog Day Luncheon to benefit Blue Raider baseball was held Feb. 4 in Murphy Center with first-year head coach Jim McGuire and the Middle Tennessee baseball team. The event, which began in 1975, features a traditional menu of ham hocks, white beans, tomato salad, green onions, corn bread and chocolate cake. It also features a “special” groundhog named Raider 2 and an annual Railbird Jacket honoree, recognized for his or her volunteer devotion to Blue Raider baseball.
The 2013 Blue Raider baseball team returns 14 seniors and eight juniors from a team that posted a record of 31-28 a year ago. Opening day is Friday, Feb.15. when MTSU hosts Ball State for a three-game series at Reese Smith Field. The 2013 home schedule features games with Vanderbilt, Belmont and Tennessee.
For more details on the 2013 Groundhog Day Luncheon and Blue Raider baseball, visit www.goblueraiders.com.
MTSU's 41st annual Groundhog Day Luncheon took place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Murphy Center, where baseball supporters enjoyed the traditional menu of ham hocks, white beans, tomato salad and corn bread as the 2014 squad was introduced and legends of MT baseball honored. Head coach Jim McGuire and the…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Steve Peterson, the all-time winningest coach in Middle Tennessee baseball history, has passed away. Peterson, 68, died at St. Thomas Hospital Wednesday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. A family spokesperson indicated there will be a private funeral ceremony for family only;…
The 39th annual Groundhog Day Luncheon to benefit Blue Raider baseball was held Feb. 2, 2012, in Hale Arena inside MTSU's Murphy Center. The event, which began in 1975 as a unique way to kick off baseball season at the University, served up the traditional menu of ham hocks, white…
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