Season Preview

Lions Cross Country Looking for Boost

The Columbia cross-country teams have been sharpening their racing spikes as the fall gets underway.

Consistency Key for Lions

This season, the Columbia football team's ability to beat a .500 record rests on one thing: offensive production.

Young Core to Be Tested Early

In Norries Wilson’s first year as head coach, the defense was the shining evidence of a new direction for Columbia.

Laying the Foundation for the Future

“Take a wild guess; What do you think happened at Penn?” This is the headline that ran for the game recap against the Quakers on Oct. 3, 1988, after the Columbia Lions’ 44th-straight defeat.

Wilson's First Season Brings Newfound Success

Norries Wilson had a year of firsts in his opening season as the head coach of the Columbia football team. He was the first new coach to win his first game since Buff Donelli in 1957.

An Uphill Climb

When asked how it felt to lead Columbia to its first winning football season in a decade, head coach Norries Wilson quickly replied, “.500’s not a winning season.”

Smith Ready for Leading Role

Senior cornerback Justin “JoJo” Smith has not always been the man making the tackles.

An Unexpected Home for Hormann

Craig Hormann has quietly put together one of the more successful careers for a quarterback in Columbia history.

Roster Depth Hallmark of 2007 Squad

Coming off of its best season in a decade, the Columbia football team has a lot of momentum to build on going into 2007.

Lack of Seniority Not a Problem for Quinn

In a sport where leadership on a team is so deeply rooted in experience and seniority, the difficulty of being a captain as a non-senior cannot be taken lightly.