2003 Playoff Articles

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News Coverage (Stories no longer available):

Purple Rain Terry Pluton, Akron Beacon Journal 12/21/2003
Champions to the end Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal 12/21/2003
Purple daze: Mount falls short Bob Dolgan, Plain Dealer 12/21/2003
Mount seniors suffer first college loss Mike Popovich, Canton Repository, 12/21/2003
Johnnies foil Mount Union's bid for four-peat Mike Popovich, Canton Repository, 12/21/2003
Mt. Union's dominance ended by St. John's, 24-6 Gene Marrano, Vindicator 12/21/2003
Mount Union College's NCAA Div. III streak ends at the hands of St. John's University Milan Simonich, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/21/2003
Division III Winning Machine Bill Finley, The New York Times 12/20/2003
ESPN Radio's Live Postgame News Conference Espn.com
Right way to name champ Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal
Numbers tell the tale for Mount: Statistics show advantage for Purple Raiders Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/20/2003
Mount's unsung heroes Jack R. Weber Jr. The Review 12/20/2003
Stagg Bowl glance Canton Repository 12/20/2003
St. John's longshot for title Hank Kurz Jr., The Associated Press
Stagg Bowl hosts clash of many W's Wendell Barnhouse, Star-Telegram 12/20/2003
Football fans flood Salem, hoping for purple reign Ryan Basen, Roanoke Times 12/20/2003
Goliath vs. Goliath Bob Dolgan, Plain Dealer 12/20/2003
Baldwin graduate hopes to cap perfect college career John Grupp, Tribune-Review 12/20/2003
Mt. Union Goes for Win #56 Hank Kurz Jr., The Associated Press
Mount super fan savors his Stagg Bowl memories Casy Clapper, The Review 12/20/2003
Mount Union has not missed a beat with quarterback tandem Mike Popovich, Canton Repository 12/19/2003
Division III powers to meet in Stagg Bowl Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY 12/19/2003
Here's proof playoffs work Jan Hubbard, The Dallas Morning News 12/19/2003
Mount Union is beatable ... barely Dan Barreiro, Star Tribune 12/19/2003
Raiders reject overconfidence in showdown vs. St. John's Bob Dolgan, Cleveland Plain Dealer 12/19/2003
Transfer to Mount pays off for Doak Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/19/2003
Mount Union duo, Sutton earn honors Akron Beacon Journal 12/19/2003
Gagliardi was in rare form Frank Rajkowski, St. Cloud Times 12/19/2003
A look at Mount's opponent Jack R. Weber Jr., The Review 12/18/2003
Johnnies have mountain to climb in title game Ray Richardson, Pioneer Press 12/18/2003
The hidden gem of the bowl season Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports
D-III battle of unbeatens pits win leader vs. team that never loses Mike Lopresti, USA Today 12/18/2003
TC grad Hanley gunning for national title Frank Rajkowski, St. Cloud Times News 12/18/2003
Johnnies still look for a way Mike Popovich, Canton Repository 12/17/2003
Workout excites Adamson Ex-Manchester, Mount Union quarterback expects to get shot at playing NFL Europe through Browns Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal 12/17/2003
Next game always biggest Mark Berman, The Roanoke Times 12/16/2003
D-3 gets its dream matchup Frank Rajkowski, St. Cloud Times 12/16/2003
Johnnies can't flinch in matchup with Mount Union Dean Spiros, Star Tribune of Minneapolis 12/15/2003
He likes Mount Union, big-time Norman Chad, The Boston Globe 12/15/2003
Historic day for Raiders Jack R. Weber, The Review 12/15/2003
Johnnies anxious to take their best shot Frank Rajkowski, St. Cloud Times 12/15.2003
Purple raid Mount Union win streak at 55 after romp in semifinals Milan Simonich, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/14/2003
Rout 66: BC kicked Luke Vilelle Richmo nd Times-Dispatch 12/14/2003
Mount Union returns to Division III title game AP, The Macon Telegraph 12/14/2003
Mount Union storms to final Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/14/2003
Mount Stomps way to finals Bob Dolgan, Cleveland Plain Dealer 12/14/2003
Mount Union wins 55th straight game Stephanie Storm, San Jose Mercury News 12/14/2003
Trainer helps Raiders stay healthy Jack R. Weber Jr., The Review 12/14/2003
Mount rout never in doubt Mike Popovich, The Canton Repository 12/14/2003
Raiders roll into title game Mark W. Miller, The Vindicator 12/14/2003
Record win puts Mount Union in Divsion III title game AP, USA Today 12/14/2003
Purple Raiders roll into D-III Finals AP, ESPN 12/13/2003
Small Ohio college quietly streaks on David A. Markiewicz, Atlanta Journal-Constitution 12/13/2003
Mount Union 66, Bridgewater 0 (AP), San Francisco Chronicle 12/13/2003
Football's pinnacle found at the Mount Bob Dolgan, Plain Dealer 12/13/2003
Mount Union going for 55th straight win The Associated Press, Cincinnati Enquirer 12/13/2003
D-lll Playoffs: Still chasing the Raiders Pat Coleman, Special to CSTV.com 12/12/2003
Another crown within reach Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/12/2003
Potent Raider offense to face strong Eagle ?D' Jack R. Weber Jr. The Alliance Review
Records routine for Purple Raiders Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/12/2003
Mount DE goes for 3rd crown John Kovach, The Vindicator 12/12/2003
Bradley riding high with mighty Mount Union Kurt Nicoll, The Free Lance Star 12/12/2003
Sports Focus: Purple Raider Powerhouse Andy Thompson, Times-Dispatch 12/12/2003
Patience key to Knapp's success Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal 12/11/2003
No end to their happy endings Sal Ruibal, USA Today 12/11/2003
Purple Raiders first set mark in 1999 ESPN.com / Associated Press
Mount Union wins 54th straight game Stephanie Storm, The Mercury News (Knight Ridder Newspapers) 12/07/2003
Raiders wrap up No. 54 Andy Call, The Canton Repository 12/07/2003
Mount Union's path to defend title cleared Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/07/2003
Purple Raiders roll to record-tying win Knapp helps Mount Union earn 54th straight triumph, 56-10 over bewildered Wheaton Chuck Condley, Record-Courier 12/07/2003
Another victory for Mount Union Milan Simonich, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/07/2003
Mount Union stops Wheaton Bob Dolgan, The Plain Dealer 12/07/2003
Mount Union wins 54th - again Ed Puskas, Tribune Chronicle 12/07/2003
Two quarterbacks lead one solid team Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal 12/06/2003
Football season far from over for Purple Raiders Ed Puskas, Tribune Chronicle 12/05/2003
The right choice for Kinnard Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 12/05/2003
Mount Union dominating Div. III like no other before Milan Simonich, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 12/05/2003
Nearly a Buckeye, Kinnard glad he returned home to Mount Union by Andy Call, The Canton Repository 12/05/2003 (Registration Required)
Team concept rules Stephanie Storm, Akron Beacon Journal 11/28/03
Mount Union report: Ludwig knows score on defense Gary Estwick, Akron Beacon Journal 09/28/03
Winning never changes Terry Pluto, Akron Beacon Journal 09/07/03
Coach Larry Kehres has built Mount Union College into a Division III football juggernaut Milan Simonich, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 08/31/2003
College football's Goliaths can no longer ignore Mount Union Norman Chad, Houston Chronicle 08/25/2003

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Spotlight On Champions Luncheon 12-19-03
Mount Union vs. Bridgewater (VA)
Mount Union vs. Wheaton (IL)
Mount Union vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse
Mount Union vs. Ohio Northern
Mount Union vs. Capital
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