Mike Anderson, Author at The Statesman

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Charlie McKee

Mike AndersonFootball Multimedia Podcasts SportsOctober 20, 2022October 21, 2022

Sports Editor Mike Anderson goes back to the football team in this week’s podcast with new starting quarterback Charlie McKee, a first-year student who is one of the most decorated high school players in New York history.

Stony Brook football blown out once again at Fordham

Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 16, 2022November 4, 2022

The game was as advertised: Fordham’s offense was overwhelming, and Stony Brook’s offense was significantly behind the curve. Dropped passes, missed tackles and poor situational play continued to be an Achilles’ heel for the Seawolves.

Walk-on Ross Tallarico’s hard work finally being realized in 2022

Kenny Spurrell & Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 14, 2022October 27, 2022

After joining the Stony Brook football team as a walk-on in 2020, nobody could have predicted that running back Ross Tallarico would be playing meaningful snaps in a Seawolves jersey. The redshirt sophomore’s story embodies that of a true underdog.

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Chris Garofalo

Mike AndersonHockey Podcasts SportsOctober 13, 2022

Sports Editor Mike Anderson is back for another Statesman Sports Spotlight, this time with Stony Brook University’s club hockey coach, Chris Garofalo.

Stony Brook football hits new low with QB controversy brewing

Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 9, 2022October 9, 2022

The Stony Brook football team may not have been able to spoil New Hampshire’s homecoming, but it certainly made it interesting. The Seawolves have now lost their first five games to start the 2022 season.

Reidgee Dimanche’s long story in football is not over yet

Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 8, 2022October 27, 2022

Dimanche is currently in his sixth year with the Stony Brook football team, and is serving as a team captain for the second consecutive year. He may be fully bought into football now, but a younger version of him may have disapproved.Dimanche is currently in his sixth year with the Stony Brook football team, and is serving as a team captain for the second consecutive year. He may be fully bought into football now, but a younger version of him may have disapproved.

Statesman Sports Spotlight ft. Catharina von Drigalski

Mike AndersonPodcasts SportsOctober 4, 2022

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with Catharina von Drigalski, defender and co-captain of the Stony Brook women’s soccer team. The two discuss her time growing up in Germany, her recruiting process, her Stony Brook career and more.

Stony Brook football off to first 0-4 start since 2006 after loss against William & Mary

Mike AndersonFootball SportsOctober 1, 2022October 1, 2022

Despite its cleanest performance of the year, the Stony Brook football team could not crank out an upset in their return home. In their first home game in a month, the Seawolves were defeated by No. 18/21 William & Mary on Saturday by a score of 27-10.

Stony Brook club hockey team looking to ride depth to first national title

Mike AndersonHockey SportsSeptember 29, 2022September 29, 2022

With the 2022-23 season opener just one day away, the Stony Brook club hockey team has its sights set on a national title. After having the 2020-21 season taken from them, the Seawolves made a valiant bid to win it all in 2021-22.

Statesman Sports Spotlight: Carthell Flowers-Lloyd

Mike AndersonFootball Multimedia Podcasts SportsSeptember 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Sports editor Mike Anderson starts the new weekly sports podcast with Stony Brook football’s outside linebacker Carthell Flowers-Lloyd.