THE ROADRUNNER

Roadrunner crew crushes Laney in Butte’s first home football game of the season

Butte’s first home game goes perfectly, with Robby Snelling’s team demonstrating highly competitive football and defeating Laney 30-14.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula and Garrett Breedon • September 19, 2024

On September 14, Butte College played their first home football game of the season against Laney. This matchup, played at a filled-up Cowan Stadium, was the perfect opportunity for the Roadrunners to...

What Would You Do?

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall Robbed at Gunpoint

Garrett Breedon, Sports Editor • September 5, 2024

49ers’ rookie wide receiver, Ricky Pearsall, was shot in the chest in an attempted robbery near Union Square in San Francisco last Saturday. Thankfully, Pearsall is okay and was released from San...

Record Breaking Glory : Egyptian Powerhouse Al Ahly Crowned Champions Of Africa

With a narrow 1-0 victory over two legs, the team from Cairo made history with 12 CAF Champions League Title.

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • May 28, 2024

May 25 marked a historical day in African soccer as Egyptian team Al Ahly won the CAF Champions League for a record-breaking 12th time. It must be noted that the CAF Champions League is a different...

Butte College alumni Rigoberto Sanchez re-signs with Colts

Payday!

Mateo Lawhun, Staff Writer • March 13, 2024

Former Butte College football player Rigoberto Sanchez re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts for a 3-year, $7.5M deal. Returning for his seventh season (and beyond) for the Colts. In 2021 Sanchez set...

Bad Blood

Saquon Barkley and Tiki Barber Exchange Words

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • March 13, 2024

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber had some choice words for Saquon Barkley after Saquon chose to sign with the division rival Philadelphia Eagles.

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NFL Offseason News

The 2024 draft class is loaded, and there appear to be quite a few teams that plan to be aggressive with trades.

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • March 6, 2024

The NFL offseason has spiced up in the past couple of days, with multiple teams making some interesting moves or making some surprising statements that have the fans talking. For starters, The Denver...

Will 2024 be the year of the faithful?

With the 49ers just one victory away from the Super Bowl, one question remains, will this finally be their year?

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor-in-Chief • January 24, 2024

While some move to Las Vegas looking for success others stay Faithful to the Bay and to those the Bay will forever stay faithful too. This beautiful story of staying faithful through trials and triumphs, while chasing the relentless pursuit of dreams, is what defines the Californian spirit.

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Purdy’s MVP Chances Gone?

Niners fans shouldn't lose hope.

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • December 26, 2023

Brock Purdy didn’t have the Christmas game that he intended on having. As he entered the night looking to lock up the MVP award for himself, he threw three interceptions in the first half of Monday’s...

Opinion: National Football League or No Fun League?

NFL Stealing Money From Players?

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • November 29, 2023

It’s no secret that football is one of the most physical and dangerous sports in the world. Any football player who decides to make a career out of it knows about the risks that come with the game. So,...

Does Anyone Actually Care?

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • November 12, 2023

Isiah Pacheco, the Kansas City Chiefs running back, breaks off a huge 48 yard run to put the Chiefs up by 10 points early in the first quarter against the Jets. Instead of giving the young...

Can Broncos Country Still Ride?

A team that can't seem to pick a direction eventually must decide--victory or rebuild?

Jackson Hutler, Faculty Advisor • November 2, 2023

There are a number of teams in the NFL that are clearly just playing for a higher draft pick at this point, such as the Bears, the Cardinals, and the Giants, to name a few. The Broncos, on the other...