Alex Ritchie

“ I believe in students first, athletes second. You don’t have to sacrifice academics to have a good athletic program—they work really well together. ” These are words from Purdue Northwest Athletic Director Rick Costello. In his 25 years of experience in athletics administration, Mr. Costello has developed a clear philosophy around prioritizing students before athletes. I had a chance to sit down with Rick and learn more about his journey to arrive here at PNW, and how it has gone since...

When people think of prominent sports cities in the U.S., their minds usually jump to the biggest cities. While it can’t be denied that the largest population hubs do hold incredible relevance in sports, some smaller places also have notable significance. In this article, I will quickly highlight three reasons why Indianapolis is America’s hidden sports capital: the institutions and events, the structure, and the sports culture.  First, think of the global enterprises that call Indy home:...

After decades of only receiving scholarships, athletes will finally receive a portion of the revenue generated from large broadcasting deals and ticket sales.