A Coaching Philosophy Rooted in Faith

There’s so much more to coaching a football team than fitness, games and practices. Elbert Kern is a God-fearing man who not only coaches his team on the field, but coaches them through the challenges of life. Photo courtesy of Elbert Kern Elbert Kern (center), in his sixth year as assistant MBU football coach, stands […]

Just Do It? The Spartans Have Done It

With Nike’s slogan being “Just Do It,” the Missouri Baptist University athletic department has just done something big, moving to an all-Nike gear contract. Photo by Jordan Hall Pictured is an example of the gear Missouri Baptist University athletic teams are wearing after the university struck a deal this fall with the company and a […]

MBU Envisions Home Field Advantage

With three different sports requiring a turf field, Missouri Baptist University’s athletic department is looking to deliver with the second-phase construction of Spartan Field. Photo by Stacy Rohan Construction for Spartan Field started in 2013 and already hosts sporting events such as soccer and lacrosse games, and it plays host to the MBU football team’s […]

Cross River Rivalry Brings Second MBU Win in a Row

With Missouri Baptist University’s football team preparing for game 7 of its 2016 schedule on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m., against the Olivet Nazarene Tigers in Bourbannais, Ill., MBU Timeline’s Aaron Feeley — a reserve tight end on the team — recaps the Spartans’ first-ever winning streak. Photo courtesy of MBU Sports Information

Spartan Preview Day Oct. 10

Spartan Preview Day is a time that all prospective students can come to Missouri Baptist University’s campus where they can meet the professors, coaches and current students and learn about the various majors and organizations the school has to offer.

MBU Football 2014 Season Summary

The Missouri Baptist University Spartans recently finished their first football season in the history of the university, which is celebrating its 50th year. While they finished 1-9, it was a starting point. The following is a look back at the season with a series of images. Photo by: Jeff Jones

Inside The Locker Room

Here is a look back on Burianek’s first speech to his Spartans and their reaction to his inspiring words.